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January is National Birth Defects Prevention Month!
Not all birth defects can be prevented. But a woman can increase her own chance of having a healthy baby. Many birth defects happen very early in pregnancy, sometimes before a woman even knows she is pregnant.  Remember that about half of all pregnancies are unplanned. Click here

Do you know of someone who has a hard time hearing clearly over the phone? Telecommunications Access Iowa (TAI) can help!
On Monday January 16th, a presentation will be provided at the Knoxville Senior Nutrition Site (Knoxville Sr. Center)  @ 10:30am if you would like to attend and learn more about this valuable program! Click here for more information

Check out the updated I-Smile page!!! Click here

It's that time of year again! Click here for information on the FLU!
It's not too early to receive your annual influenza vaccine. Getting vaccinated not only protects you, but also prevents you from spreading the disease to your family, friends,
and co-workers.

Childhood Immunizations
Children eligible to receive VFC provided vaccines include children enrolled in Medicaid, children who do not have health insurance and children who are American Indian or Alaskan Native. In addition, children who have health insurance that does not cover the cost of vaccines are considered to be "underinsured," and are eligible to be seen at federally qualified health centers (FQHCs), rural health clinics (RHCs) and public health facilities.
Click here for the Childhood Immunization schedule
Click here for the Adolescent Immunization schedule

Click here for the 2011 Marion County Community Health Needs Assessment and Health Improvement Plan
Quick Links:

BOH Minutes and Agendas

Iowa Department of Public Health

Environmental Health Department

Marion County Courthouse

UPDATES:

I-Smile

Click here for information regarding immunization clinics.

Click here for your free copy of Protect Iowa Health.

Click here for the Senior Health Insurance Information Program website

Current Job Openings:

Senior Meals Fill in Worker

Click here for an application.

Indian Hills Community College is sponsoring a monthly ServSafe Course/Testing for foodservice owners, operators, managers, and supervisors. It is an excellent opportunity, offered locally, to become certified or to renew certification.
For more information on these classes or to sign up, click on the link below.
ServSafe Certification & Recertification Course Information
Topics of Interest:

FREE TDAP VACCINATION

Child Coughing
Hand Washing

Care for Yourself/Wise Woman
Breast Cancer Awareness

Cavity Prevention
Tooth
Baby Hand

SIDS

Marion County Annex

Marion County Public Health Department

2003 N. Lincoln
Box 152
Knoxville, IA 50138
Phone: (641) 828-2238
Fax: (641) 842-3442
Marion County Public Health Department is an Equal Opportunity Provider