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Call 1-800-HOMECARE
The Cerro Gordo County Department of Public Health offers home care services to all residents in Cerro Gordo County, whether it's for long-term or short-term services.
Call 1-800-HOMECARE
At Public Health, we have professional Home Care Aides and Registered Nurses who care for you in your own home, where you feel best.
Call 1-800-HOMECARE, even if it's a local call. Visit our web site for details! |
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Do You live in a Healthy Home?
The term "Healthy Homes" is a
century-old concept that promotes safe,
decent, and sanitary housing as a means for preventing disease and injury.
Emerging scientific evidence links health problems such as asthma, lead poisoning, and unintentional injuries to substandard housing.
The Cerro Gordo County Department of Public Health coordinates the S.A.F.E. (Safe and Family Friendly Environments) program for residents in Cerro Gordo, Hancock and Worth counties. Visit our web site to learn more about Healthy Homes. |
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Flu Season
Flu season will soon be here. Your best protection from influenza is to get a flu vaccine each year. Visit our web site & watch for announcements about October flu clinics in Cerro Gordo County. |
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Greetings!
The kids are back in school and families in North Iowa are getting used to a new school year routine. We hope you checked your immunization records last month before school started to make sure everyone's immunizations are up-to-date.
If you do not have children at home, it's still very important to make sure your immunizations are current. Get all of your immunizations at the Cerro Gordo County Department of Public Health.
Flu clinics will be scheduled soon so please watch for details.
Have a healthy and SAFE month! Michele Appelgate Public Information Officer Cerro Gordo County Department of Public Health |
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Job Opening
The Cerro Gordo County Department of Public Health is looking for a Public Information Officer. Visit our web site to learn more. |
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National Preparedness Month
 September is National Preparedness Month! This awareness month is sponsored by the Ready Campaign in partnership with Citizen Corps and the Ad Council.
National Preparedness Month is designed to encourage Americans to take simple steps to prepare for emergencies in their homes, businesses, and communities.
At Public Health, we educate residents about the importance of emergency planning all year long. Visit our web site to learn how you can easily and quickly make your own home emergency kit, plus other life-saving tips! |
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Where is Public Health?
Mohawk Square | The Cerro Gordo County Department of Public Health is located at 22 N. Georgia Ave. We're on the 3rd floor of Mohawk Square in downtown Mason City. Mohawk Square is across the street (East State) from the Mason City Police Department.
Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Phone: 641-421-9300 or Toll Free: 1-888-264-2581.
Visit our web site to see all of the services we provide and to see our Immunization Clinic hours. |
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Wellness Corner
Are You Eating Enough Fat?
Fat certainly has gained a bad rap in recent decades. Many popular weight loss diets and trends suggest reducing fat intake to lose weight and prevent weight gain. But did you know that NOT eating enough fat can actually hamper your weight loss efforts and create serious health complications? Fat is an essential nutrient required for daily functioning.
Inadequate fat intake may lead to:
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Poor vitamin absorption.
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Decreased HDL (protective) cholesterol values.
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Increased risk for depression (decreased nerve insulation and communication).
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Increased risk for colon, breast, prostate cancer
(Omega 3 Fatty Acids slow tumor growth).
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20-35% of calories should be from fat.
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Saturated fats should account for <10% of fat calories. Choose foods high in monounsaturated fat. Examples include olive, canola, peanut oils, peanut butter, avocados, hazelnuts, almonds, cashews.
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Choose foods high in polyunsaturated fats. Examples include vegetable oils (soybean, corn, safflower), fish (salmon, trout, mackerel, etc), flaxseed and walnuts.
Visit our Online Wellness Center and learn more about nutrition, exercise and overall wellness. We have lots of helpful tips! |
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Please help us promote Public Health services. Forward this electronic newsletter to your friends, family, co-workers and professional associates.
Thank you for choosing Public Health!
Our Mission Statement:
Dedicated to enhancing the health status of our communities through public health initiatives.
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