Public Health Services
National Infant Immunization Week
April 21 - 28, 2012
5 IMPORTANT REASONS TO VACCINATE YOUR
CHILD:
(1) Immunizations can save your child's life.
(2) Vaccination is very safe and effective.
(3) Immunization protects others you care about.
(4) Immunizations can save your family time and
money.
(5) Immunization protects future generations.
Monona County Public Health will be giving vaccinations at our immunization clinics to children 6 months through 18 years of age who are on Medicaid, who do not have any insurance coverage, who have insurance that does not cover the cost of immunizations, or who are American Indian or native Alaskan. Upcoming clinic dates are as follows:
* Tues. Apr. 10, 2012 from 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
* Tues. Apr. 24, 2012 from 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
All of our clinics are held in the basement of the Monona County Courthouse, 610 Iowa Ave., Onawa, IA. For more information please call 712-433-1773.
For other National Infant Immunization Week information please see the CDC link below:
2012 National Infant Immunization Week
Public Health Contacts:
Monona County Public Health
Ken Johnson, Ph.D. - Administrator
Jessica Stangel, BSN - Maternal/Child Health
and Family Planning Director
Ann Schmitt - Learning for Life Parent Educator
Cristy Wright - Learning for Life Parent Educator
Danelle Riley - Lead Inspector & Financial Manager
Laura Oliver - Immunization Program Director & PIO
610 Iowa Ave.Onawa, IA. 51040
Phone: 712-433-1773
Fax: 712-433-9502
Monona County Environmental Health
Sandy Bubke
610 Iowa Ave.Onawa, IA. 51040
Office Phone: 712-433-3400
Cell: 712-431-6879
Hours: Monday through Friday8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
"Communities around the Unites States are transforming their lives with well-being habits from the world's longest living people. Learn why and how here."
OTHER IMPORTANT LINKS
APRIL IS ALSO
The 2012 Sexual Assault awareness campaign centers on promoting healthy sexuality to prevent sexual violence.
Council on Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence -
(Serving Woodbury, Monona and Plymouth Counties)
Iowa Concern Hotline: 1-800-447-1985 for free,
confidential telephone counseling that is
available 24/7
Iowa Department of Public Health
Iowa State University Extension Service - Monona
County
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
2012 Monona County Public Health Immunization &Lead Screening Clinic Schedule
Also see link to Public Health Immunization Clinics
KTIV News Channel 4 website
KCAU TV website
KMEG TV website
Sioux City Journal website
Omaha World Herald website
APRIL IS NATIONAL CHILD ABUSE
PREVENTION MONTH
"This is a time that we can each play a part in promoting the social and emotional well-being of children and families in communities."
The Six Protective Factors:
Nurturing and Attachment
Knowledge of Parenting &
Child Development
Parental Resilience
Social Connections
Concrete Supports for Parents
Social and Emotional Competence
of Children
Tip Sheets for Parents and Caregivers
COMING SOON!
LEARNING FOR LIFE
HEALTH & SAFETY FAIR
Thursday, June 7, 2012
9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
For all Monona County parents and
kids from birth through age 5
Onawa Community Center
320 10th St.
Onawa, IA. 51040
Tornado Preparedness
Due to the early outbreak of tonadoes in the midwest and southern United States, we want all Monona County residents to be prepared for this tonado season. Please visit the following links and get your emergency plans in place now:
Tornadoes: Being Prepared - from the CDC
Tornado Safety Checklist - from the Red Cross
What to Do During a Tornado
Get a Kit
Make a Plan and Practice It
Be Informed
Photo Courtesey of the National Severe Storms Lab
COMMIT TO A HEALTHIER
LIFESTYLE!
Physical Activity & Exercise:
How Much Exercise Do You Need?
Move to Improve Arthritis
Growing Stronger - Strength Training for Older
Adults
Physical Activity for a Healthy Weight
BAM - Body and Mind for Kids age 9-13
Nutrition:
Nutrition for Everyone
Fruits & Veggies Matter
Breastfeeding
Healthy Weight - It's Not a Diet, It's a Lifestyle
Nutrition & Health of Young People
Tips for Parents
Substance Abuse:
Smoking & Tobacco Cessation:
Make 2012 the year that you quit smoking
Quitline Iowa 1-800-QUIT Now (1-800-784-8669)
Alcohol & Drug Abuse Prevention:
A Guide to Action for Families to Prevent and Reduce
Underage Drinking - Surgeon General
Substance Abuse: Alcohol, Tobacco & Drugs
National Institute on Drug Abuse
Strategic Planning Statistics for Monona County
2010 Health Snapshot of Monona County
How are Monona County Kids Faring?
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