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Tick Season Underway in Iowa

Warmer weather means more time outdoors and the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) reminds Iowans to protect themselves against tick bites. Ticks can carry the organisms that cause diseases like Lyme disease, ehrlichiosis and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever.

May Words On Wellness (WOW) Newsletter

By Rachel Wall Attached you will find the May WOW newsletter. This edition features: ·Checklist for Selecting an Eating Plan ·Recipe for Cowboy Caviar ·Cardio Pyramid ·Produce Basics - Spend Smart.

May Words On Wellness (WOW) Newsletter

By Rachel Wall Attached you will find the May WOW newsletter. This edition features: ·       Checklist for Selecting an Eating Plan ·       Recipe for Cowboy Caviar ·       Cardio Pyramid ·       Produce Basics – Spend Smart.

ASAC Action Newsletter

Please check out the April edition of the ASAC Action Newsletter. Inside, you will find highlights including: Prescription Drug Take-Back Day - A

ASAC Action Newsletter

Please check out the April edition of the ASAC Action Newsletter. Inside, you will find highlights including: Prescription Drug Take-Back Day –

Breast Cancer Survivors to meet Monday, May 14

Breast Cancer Survivors will meet Monday, May 14 at Windsor Manor in the dining room at 5:45.Meal cost is $7. No reservations are needed. If you have questions, call Deb Wilberg 472-4042, Angie Tharp 472-2994, or Janet Woodhouse 472-4862.

Breast Cancer Survivors to meet Monday, May 14

Breast Cancer Survivors will meet Monday, May 14 at Windsor Manor in the dining room at 5:45. Meal cost is $7.  No reservations are needed.  If you have questions, call Deb Wilberg 472-4042, Angie Tharp 472-2994,  or Janet Woodhouse 472-4862.

Recent Measles Exposures Reported in Des Moines, Ankeny

Benton County Public Health Director, Melissa Smith, RN, BSN is making the following information available from the Iowa Department of Public Health. It contains details the public should be aware of regarding measles exposures in Des Moines and Ankeny.

Recent Measles Exposures Reported in Des Moines, Ankeny

Benton County Public Health Director, Melissa Smith, RN, BSN is making the following information available from the Iowa Department of Public Health. It contains details the public should be aware of regarding measles exposures in Des Moines and Ankeny.

What to Expect After a Rotator Cuff Surgery

Rotator cuff surgery is a common treatment for a torn rotator cuff. There may be some situations where surgery is the best treatment and then other cases where no surgery is needed.