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CG Public Health The Cerro Gordo County Department of Public Health enhances the quality of life within our community

Reminder: CG Public Health offices will be closed tomorrow, Monday, September 7, for the Labor Day holiday. We will reop...
09/06/2026

Reminder: CG Public Health offices will be closed tomorrow, Monday, September 7, for the Labor Day holiday. We will reopen for regular business hours on Tuesday, September 8, at 8:00 AM. We apologize for any inconvenience this closure may cause. If you need to book a visit, our online scheduling tool remains available 24/7 at cghealth.com.

09/06/2026

Waking up to a bat in your bedroom is terrifying enough, but bat bites can be so small that you might not even feel them or see a puncture mark. Bat teeth are tiny and sharp, meaning an exposure can easily go unnoticed. If you wake up with a bat in the room, do not try to swat it out a window. Put on thick leather gloves, place a container over it, slide cardboard underneath, and get it tested for rabies. Download the official Iowa HHS bat safety and rabies FAQ for step-by-step containment instructions: https://bit.ly/4zP2k1W 📄

To provide faster protection against measles, pediatric vaccination schedules can be accelerated. Infants aged 6 to 11 m...
09/06/2026

To provide faster protection against measles, pediatric vaccination schedules can be accelerated. Infants aged 6 to 11 months who are traveling internationally can receive an early dose, and children aged 1 to 6 years can get their second MMR dose just 28 days after their first. Contact your pediatrician or family doctor to discuss what schedule is right for your child. MMR vaccines are available through your regular healthcare provider or at CG Public Health. Book your child's visit online at https://bit.ly/4xVsr5z or call us at 641-421-9300.

Do you know if your family is protected against measles? If you were born after 1957, you need written proof of vaccinat...
09/05/2026

Do you know if your family is protected against measles? If you were born after 1957, you need written proof of vaccination or documented laboratory immunity. The best first step is to call your primary care doctor to check your immunization records through the Iowa Immunization Registry Information System (IRIS). If you need an updated dose, you can receive it through your physician or schedule with CG Public Health. Book online at https://bit.ly/4xVsr5z or call our clinic team at 641-421-9300.

09/05/2026

Comer comidas más saludables y controlar la nutrición desde temprano protege la salud cerebral a largo plazo. 🍏 Incorpore hábitos alimenticios saludables en la rutina familiar hoy mismo. 🌽 Asista al mercado de agricultores de Mason City o Clear Lake, disponible de forma de temporada los sábados de 9 a 12, o llame a la Biblioteca de Semillas de Clear Lake al 641-357-6133. Explorar nuestra guia completa del condado para proteger la salud cerebral y reducir los factores de riesgo en https://bit.ly/4xso6GO.

El síndrome de la nariz blanca es una enfermedad fúngica que afecta gravemente a los murciélagos durante la hibernación ...
09/04/2026

El síndrome de la nariz blanca es una enfermedad fúngica que afecta gravemente a los murciélagos durante la hibernación en Iowa. ❄️ Este hongo hace que los murciélagos despierten frecuentemente en invierno, agotando sus reservas de grasa y provocando inanición. 📉 Las personas pueden transportar el hongo sin saberlo en botas y ropa al visitar cuevas. 🥾 Ayude a frenar el contagio limpiando su equipo y nunca tocando murciélagos. 🧼 Descargue la guía oficial de salud y seguridad aquí: https://bit.ly/3Sh8APj 📖

White-nose syndrome is a cold-loving fungal disease impacting hibernating bats across Iowa. ❄️ The fungus wakes bats up ...
09/04/2026

White-nose syndrome is a cold-loving fungal disease impacting hibernating bats across Iowa. ❄️ The fungus wakes bats up too often during winter, burning their fat reserves and leading to starvation. 📉 People can accidentally transport this fungus on boots and gear when exploring caves. 🥾 Help stop the spread by cleaning outdoor gear and never touching bats. 🧼 Download the full Iowa wildlife and rabies safety guide: https://bit.ly/3UFvmRu 📖

We have great news to celebrate in Cerro Gordo County. CG Public Health has been awarded $317,344 in state grant funding...
09/03/2026

We have great news to celebrate in Cerro Gordo County. CG Public Health has been awarded $317,344 in state grant funding to support our North Iowa Peer Connect program.

This funding strengthens our ability to walk alongside individuals in recovery, offering dependable guidance, meaningful connection, and community resources that support long-term stability and health. Lasting community health takes collaboration, and strong local partnerships make this work possible.

Pictured from left to right: Andrew Steenblock, Cerro Gordo County jail administrator, alongside Sam Severson, disease prevention nurse, and Karen Crimmings, disease prevention manager at CG Public Health.

Thank you to our partners and our dedicated team for showing up every day to build a healthier, more supportive community.

09/03/2026

A helmet only protects your child if it stays securely in place during a sudden impact. Remember the quick parent check. The helmet must sit level on the forehead, two finger-widths above the eyebrows. Tighten the chin strap so no more than two fingers fit underneath. Finally, have your child open their mouth wide for a big yawn. The helmet should pull down snugly against their head. See the visual fitting guide. https://cghealth.com/resource-hub/?resource=eride_safety&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=eride_safety 🙌

¿Sabía que en Iowa habitan cinco especies de murciélagos durante todo el año? 🌳 Lamentablemente, cuatro de estas especie...
09/03/2026

¿Sabía que en Iowa habitan cinco especies de murciélagos durante todo el año? 🌳 Lamentablemente, cuatro de estas especies han sufrido disminuciones importantes en sus poblaciones. 📉 Podemos ayudarlos manteniendo bosques abiertos con árboles secos y cortezas sueltas que sustenten poblaciones saludables de insectos. 🪵 Obtenga más información sobre cómo convivir de forma segura y proteger su hogar aquí: https://bit.ly/3Sh8APj 🏠

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2570 4th Street SW
Mason City, IA
50401

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Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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