Posts With Keyword ‘Lynn Fisher’

Ways to Prevent Falls and Injuries

Posted: Friday, June 22nd, 2012 at 6:27 am

A summit was held in Des Moines yesterday to discuss fall prevention.  

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Disease Spreading in Iowa but Not Locally

Posted: Monday, May 28th, 2012 at 6:26 am

The warm winter and spring has helped a virus to spread across Iowa.  

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May is Stroke Prevention Month

Posted: Wednesday, May 23rd, 2012 at 6:28 am

According to the Iowa Department of Public Health stroke is the fourth leading cause of death in Iowa prompting the need to bring awareness of the problem throughout the month of May.  

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Whooping Cough Cases Continue to Increase

Posted: Wednesday, May 9th, 2012 at 6:25 am

The number of reported cases of pertussis or whooping cough so far this year shows a large increase over this time last year.  

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Flu Season Has Begun

Posted: Monday, November 14th, 2011 at 6:26 am

Flu season has officially started. The first cases of influenza have started to pop up in Iowa.

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Taskforce Celebrates Anniversary

Posted: Friday, November 4th, 2011 at 6:25 am

The Obesity Prevention Task Force is celebrating their first anniversary today.  

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Immunization Update 2011 Registrations Due Today

Posted: Friday, September 16th, 2011 at 6:26 am

Registrations for a seminar coming up for healthcare staff are being accepted through today.  

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Immunization Update 2011 Registrations Still Being Accepted

Posted: Monday, September 5th, 2011 at 6:26 am

Registrations for a seminar coming up for healthcare staff are still being accepted.  

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Obesity Task Force Campaign Meeting Tomorrow

Posted: Thursday, September 1st, 2011 at 6:25 am

Washington County Public Health is hosting another task force tomorrow to focus on obesity in the county.  

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Easter Egg Safety

Posted: Saturday, April 23rd, 2011 at 6:26 am

Washington County Public Health is passing along safety tips to help everyone better enjoy their Easter and spring festivities.  

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