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GCPH provides needed public health services to prevent illness, promote healthy lifestyles and to protect against public health threats to local residents, by improving the health of the people we serve through healing, caring, and teaching.

👻 Don't let little monsters get into your medications! 🎃Halloween is full of treats, but medications and other potential...
10/30/2026

👻 Don't let little monsters get into your medications! 🎃

Halloween is full of treats, but medications and other potentially harmful substances should never be within reach of curious kids or pets!

Keep your home safe this spooky season:
🔒 Lock up prescription and over-the-counter medications.
🧴 Store household chemicals and other harmful substances securely.
🚫 Keep medications out of sight and reach of children and pets.
💊 Never leave medications unattended or share them with others.

Don't let your costume trip you up this Halloween and help prevent trips, falls, and other injuries! 🩻🧛 Choose costumes ...
10/29/2026

Don't let your costume trip you up this Halloween and help prevent trips, falls, and other injuries! 🩻

🧛 Choose costumes that fit properly and won’t drag on the ground.
🎨 Use face paint instead of masks that can block your vision.
👟 Wear comfortable, sturdy shoes for a night of trick-or-treating!

A few simple precautions can help make Halloween a treat instead of a fright! 🎃🍬

👹 Keep the Real Monsters Away! 💉This spooky season, protect yourself and your community from vaccine-preventable disease...
10/28/2026

👹 Keep the Real Monsters Away! 💉

This spooky season, protect yourself and your community from vaccine-preventable diseases!

📆 Stay up to date on recommended vaccines.
🩺 Talk with your healthcare provider about which vaccines are right for you and your family.
🤝 Help protect those around you by staying informed and taking preventive steps!

Don't let preventable diseases haunt your health! 👻

🎃👻 Be Seen on Halloween Night! 🦇Halloween fun should never come at the expense of safety! As you prepare for trick-or-tr...
10/27/2026

🎃👻 Be Seen on Halloween Night! 🦇

Halloween fun should never come at the expense of safety! As you prepare for trick-or-treating this weekend, take a few simple steps to help keep everyone safe and prepared.

🔦 Carry flashlights or glow sticks.
✨ Add reflective tape to costumes and treat bags.
📱 Keep phones charged and establish a meeting spot in case anyone gets separated.
🚶 Use sidewalks and cross streets at designated crossings.
🚗 Stay alert for cars and watch for children walking between houses.

A little preparation goes a long way in preventing emergencies and keeping Halloween fun for everyone!

🎃Halloween is this weekend! Before your little ghosts and goblins dig into their candy haul, remember to:🍭 Inspect treat...
10/26/2026

🎃Halloween is this weekend! Before your little ghosts and goblins dig into their candy haul, remember to:
🍭 Inspect treats before eating.
🚫 Avoid homemade treats from people you don’t know.
⚠️ Keep food allergies in mind when sharing candy.
For more Halloween Treats Safety Tips:
https://www.foodsafety.gov/blog/halloween-treats-better-safe-scary

Everyone goes through difficult times, and it’s okay to ask for help. You don’t have to face life’s challenges alone! Gr...
10/23/2026

Everyone goes through difficult times, and it’s okay to ask for help. You don’t have to face life’s challenges alone!

Grundy County has resources available to support your mental health and well-being. Whether you’re looking for counseling, support groups, or other services, help is available.

Check out the resources listed below to find support for yourself or someone you care about. 💙

💜 October is   💜Everyone deserves to feel safe, respected, and loved. Domestic violence can affect anyone, and no one de...
10/22/2026

💜 October is 💜

Everyone deserves to feel safe, respected, and loved. Domestic violence can affect anyone, and no one deserves to experience abuse.

💜 Believe and support survivors.
💜 Help spread awareness and break the stigma.
💜 Remember that support and resources are available.

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, you are not alone. The National Domestic Violence Hotline is available 24/7 at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or by texting START to 88788.

You deserve to be loved!
Domestic Violence Awareness

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706 H Avenue Suite 2
Grundy Center, IA
50638

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Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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