Greene County Public Health Iowa

10/19/2026

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Have you heard of I-Smile @ School?
🔗To learn more, visit https://hhs.iowa.gov/health-prevention/dental-oral-health/i-smileschool

10/18/2026

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Before you scroll past this post, take a moment to check in with yourself.

What are you feeling?
What do you need?
What’s been weighing on you?
Who could you talk to?

You don’t have to have all the answers. Sometimes noticing how you’re doing is a good place to start.

If your check-in tells you that you could use extra support, visit https://makeitok.org/resources/crisis-support to find trusted resources.

10/17/2026

Greene County Public Health participates in both the VFC, vaccines for children, and VFA, vaccines for adults, programs and are able to offer free flu shots to eligible individuals in either of these groups. Please call 515-386-3228, with any questions, or to schedule.
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When money is tight, extra expenses from the flu are the last thing you need.

Flu vaccines are available at no cost through insurance or your local health department.

10/16/2026

ADHD is one of the most common neurodevelopmental conditions, yet it remains widely misunderstood. Many people still view ADHD as simply a childhood behaviour issue or dismiss it as a lack of discipline, when in reality it is a complex neurological condition that affects executive function, attention regulation, and impulse control throughout a person’s life.

10/15/2026

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10/13/2026

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10/12/2026

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10/11/2026

October is Health Literacy Awareness month.
Health literacy is the ability to find, understand, and use basic health information to make smart and informed choices about healthcare.
Higher health literacy helps people manage chronic conditions, reduce hospital readmissions, and prevent illness.