Posts With Keyword ‘Washington County Public Health’

Adolescent Health, Obesity Task Forces Created To Deal With Health In Washington County

Posted: Tuesday, October 5th, 2010 at 6:30 am
Washington County Public Health Director Chrystal Woller Explains The County's New Five Year Health Plan.<br />
(KCII's Chance Dorland)Washington County Public Health Director Chrystal Woller Explains The County’s New Five Year Health Plan.
(KCII’s Chance Dorland)

The Washington County Healthy Community Coalition has unveiled two new task forces and complimentary programs to address the health issues of area residents during the next five years.

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Washington County Flu Shot Schedule

Posted: Monday, October 4th, 2010 at 6:28 am

Washington County Public Health is giving area residents 26 opportunities to get flu shots in October.

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Washington County Public Health To Kick Off Community Health Improvement Plan

Posted: Thursday, September 30th, 2010 at 6:22 am

The Washington County Healthy Community Coalition will kick off its Five Year Community Health Improvement Plan this evening.

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Washington County Public Health wants you as part of its Preparedness Team

Posted: Saturday, September 11th, 2010 at 6:21 am

September is National Preparedness Month and Washington County Public Health is looking for volunteers for the newly formed CO AD ( Community Organizations Active in Disaster) team. 

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Nearly Three Of Every Ten Iowans Obese, Washington County Public Health To Unveil New Anti-Obesity Program

Posted: Thursday, September 2nd, 2010 at 6:24 am
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A Center for Disease Control and Prevention report says no state met the country’s Healthy People 2010 Goal to lower obesity to 15% of Americans.

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Washington County Public Health Offers Tips To Avoid Illness During 500 Million Egg Recall

Posted: Wednesday, September 1st, 2010 at 6:26 am
Recalled Egg Cartons Are Identified By Plant Number and Julian Date.<br />
(eggsafety.org)Recalled Egg Cartons Are Identified By Plant Number and Julian Date.
(eggsafety.org)

Positive salmonella tests have made two Iowa companies voluntarily recall 500 million eggs that were sent to more than 20 states across the county, but medical professionals say if cooked properly, even eggs with salmonella won’t make you sick.

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Women’s Health Week

Posted: Thursday, May 6th, 2010 at 6:54 am

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Next week has been set aside to spotlight women’s health issues.

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Public Health Week

Posted: Sunday, March 28th, 2010 at 5:58 am

Washington County Public Health and the Washington Community Y are teaming up for “Public Health Week.”

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Supervisors Approve USDA Loan Application for Public Health

Posted: Friday, February 19th, 2010 at 5:56 am

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Washington County Supervisors have approved applying for a $400,000 from the USDA to build a new facility for public health.

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Washington Co. Moves Forward with New Health Dept.

Posted: Saturday, February 13th, 2010 at 6:00 am

Washington County Supervisors have approved purchasing a  piece of property in downtown Washington to build a new facility for Public Health.

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