HEALTHY HENRY COUNTY COMMUNITIES
We are a community wellness coalition working in partnership with Henry County Public Health. Our vision for Henry County is – A welcoming, safe community where residents enjoy a healthy, active lifestyle and strong multi-generational social connections.
HENRY COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH
Our mission is to “promote physical and mental health and prevent disease, injury, and disability.”
WHAT'S NEW
Announcements, awareness months, events and more. Find them here!
March
- The CDC has recommended that all people aged 65 years or older receive a second 2024–2025 COVID-19 vaccine dose 6 months after their last dose. A second dose is also recommended for persons aged 6 months – 64 years who are moderately or severely immunocompromised. Learn more here.
- Mental health services in the state of Iowa are changing. From now until June 30, 2025 you can contact the Mental Health Agency of Southeast Iowa Region’s Access Office to get help with finding mental health services or to apply for funding for mental health services that the Region funds. The office is located at 106 E Clay Street, Mt Pleasant, Iowa 52641 or call 319-385-4050. For more information on the redesigned Behavioral Health System please visit https://hhs.iowa.gov/initiatives/system-alignment/behavioral-health-service-system.
- March 16-22 is National Poison Prevention Week. Program 800-222-1222 into your phone now in case you have questions or an emergency later.
- National Nutrition month – learn more and find healthy recipes for the whole family here
- Colorectal Cancer month – learn more about screenings here
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