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!
April
- 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.
- April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. Protecting children is everyone’s business. Learn more here. Support our monthly kindness project by picking up a pinwheel at Hy-Vee to donate to the food pantry at Community Action.
- National Public Health Week – April 7-13.
Coming Up!
- Stride Into Summer Family Walk – Sunday, June 1st 1-4pm at East Lake Park. Family-friendly fun, games, and learning as you walk a loop around the park. Free event. More details to come here and on Facebook.
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