Iowa Healthiest State Walk

Healthiest State Walk BC Prevention

Community Health Partners, the public health provider for Sioux County, and the Coalition for a Healthy Sioux County, invite everyone to join in the 5th annual statewide Healthiest State Walk on October 7. Community Health Partners is using the statewide walk to kick off October’s breast cancer awareness month activities. Regular physical activity is linked to better health outcomes, including lower rates of breast cancer.

Fewer than 50% of Americans meet the minimum guidelines for moderate physical activity – walking is the easiest and most affordable way to correct this problem. Walking can also help prevent the onset and recurrence of breast cancer. Continue reading “Iowa Healthiest State Walk”

School Registration is a great time to think about immunizations!

Make sure your child is up-to-date with their immunizations and that a current record is on file at school.   If you have a child entering 7th grade make sure they have received their Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis).  Iowa law requires a dose of Tdap before entering 7th grade.

See https://siouxcountychp.org/programs-services/immunizations/ for more information on immunizations.

Emergency Situation

In the event of a disaster or emergency situation, individuals, businesses or communities may need to be self-sufficient until assistance from local, state or federal agencies can be obtained. Be ready! Make a plan!