Posts With Keyword ‘Washington County Public Health’

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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Infant Immunization Week

Posted: Tuesday, April 24th, 2012 at 6:28 am

Washington County Public Health has joined state and national Departments of Public Health in recognizing this week as Infant Immunization Week.  

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Public Health Receives Award

Posted: Monday, April 23rd, 2012 at 6:26 am

Washington County Public Health recently received an award during a conference held in Ames. 

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Public Health Gives Presentation at State Conference

Posted: Saturday, April 21st, 2012 at 6:30 am

Officials from Washington County Public Health had the privilege of presenting at a state conference earlier this week.  

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County Health Rankings Show Status of Health in Iowa and Nation

Posted: Wednesday, April 4th, 2012 at 6:28 am

The rankings have been released for 2012 County Health Rankings and in Iowa, Washington County appears in the top 20 of overall health outcomes.  

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National Public Health Week This Week

Posted: Monday, April 2nd, 2012 at 6:26 am

Washington County Public Health is celebrating National Public Health Week this week.

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Tuberculosis Remains a Threat despite Medical Advances

Posted: Friday, March 23rd, 2012 at 6:28 am

Tomorrow is World TB Day, a day to highlight the importance of a disease that is still prevalent even though there have been great strides in detection and treatment of it.

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Board of Supervisors Hear Two Briefings

Posted: Wednesday, February 29th, 2012 at 6:30 am

The Washington County Board of Supervisors heard briefings from two groups as part of their meeting yesterday.  

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Statewide Program Offering Dental Services Available in Washington County

Posted: Monday, February 20th, 2012 at 6:24 am

There is a statewide program available in Washington County that helps with the importance of dental hygiene.  

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Preparedness and Response Training Summit Coming Up

Posted: Thursday, January 5th, 2012 at 6:26 am

A training session is coming up that will focus on emergency preparedness and response for public health emergencies.

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