Crawford County Community Health

05/27/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness! We at HCCMS Family Health Services care about your mental health as well as your reproductive health. Please call us if you are in need at 712-854-0020.

05/15/2026

Hantavirus has made headlines recently. The disease, typically picked up from contact with rodents, can be severe. The good news is that it is much less contagious than other viruses like COVID-19 or measles, so experts are confident the Hantavirus won't be the start of a new pandemic.

05/15/2026

Looking for ways to support your child’s nutrition this summer?
SUN Bucks can help!
See if your kids are eligible and if they’ve been automatically enrolled or need to apply. Start here: https://hhs.iowa.gov/assistance-programs/food-assistance/sun-bucks.

05/14/2026

Come out to the Ladies Night at CCMH this evening.

05/09/2026

Tick bites can transmit serious illnesses, including Lyme disease and other tickborne infections. As temperatures rise and outdoor activity increases, so does the risk of exposure.

Preventive steps can significantly reduce risk. Use EPA-registered insect repellent, wear long sleeves and pants when possible, and perform full-body tick checks after spending time outdoors. Prompt removal of ticks reduces the likelihood of disease transmission.

Taking simple precautions helps protect both individual and community health during peak tick season. Learn more at cdc.gov/ticks.

05/08/2026

Commit to doing what supports your mental health every day this May whether that's a walk in your neighborhood, a chapter of a book before bed, or a few minutes of meditation before work with the Make It OK Habit Tracker!

Track your progress for the next 30 days, make a new healthy routine, and let your habits shape who you are during .💪🧠

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05/07/2026

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School nurses 👩‍⚕️ play a vital role in supporting children's overall health, including their oral health!

05/06/2026

We got our 15 minute walk in this morning! Take some time to move today!

05/05/2026

May is Safe Kids Month! Safe Kids Month is a national celebration dedicated to inspiring parents to take simple steps that help keep their kids safe as they get ready for summer. Preventable injuries are the number one cause of death among children ages 1-19 in the U.S., and millions more are injured in ways that can affect them for a lifetime.

Throughout the month, experts from our nearly 400 Safe Kids coalitions across the country will work directly with children, families, and caregivers in their communities to provide tips, information, and safety devices. Parents and caregivers can find a coalition in their area by visiting: https://www.safekids.org/safe-kids-coalitions-united-states

05/04/2026

May the 4th be with you! ⭐️🚀

We had a blast celebrating Star Wars Day at the office!

Whether you’re Team Jedi or leaning a little Sith (we won’t judge…much 😉), today was a great reminder that even in public health, there’s room for a little fun.

Keeping our community healthy…one galaxy at a time. 💙✨