Calhoun County Public Health

06/07/2026

Today is National Cancer Survivors Day, a day to celebrate and support individuals and families who have experienced a cancer diagnosis. https://ncsd.org/

06/01/2026

Healthy Hometowns: Combat Cancer Prevention and Screening

NEW Partnership we are soo excited about! Marion County Public Health Department (MCPHD) has officially been awarded funding through the State of Iowa’s Rural Health Transformation Program to lead a statewide effort focused on reducing cancer-related disparities in rural Iowa.

As the lead contractor for the grant, MCPHD is currently partnering with 67 local public health agencies across Iowa to implement a coordinated, evidence-based approach to cancer prevention, screening, early detection, and access to care. This initiative now provides coverage across all rural Iowa counties, ensuring communities statewide have access to resources and support aimed at improving cancer outcomes.

Through this initiative, MCPHD and its partners will deliver targeted cancer awareness messaging, expand access to screening and early detection services, reduce lung cancer risk through radon testing and mitigation, strengthen the rural radon mitigation workforce, and improve access to cancer-related health services through telehealth and financial assistance.

MCPHD is currently preparing a statewide social media campaign to increase awareness of cancer prevention resources, screening opportunities, and radon education. In addition, Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for dermatoscopes and radon test kits will be released soon as part of the program’s implementation efforts.

Iowa continues to have one of the highest cancer incidence rates in the nation. This coordinated effort will establish a sustainable network of trusted local partners working together to improve cancer outcomes and reduce health disparities for rural Iowans.
This press release supported by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $209,040,063.71 with 100 percent funded by CMS/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services, CMS/HHS, or the U.S Government.
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06/01/2026

To***co doesn't just harm your lungs--it harms your smile too. This ***coDay , let's protect our health from every angle! 💪

06/01/2026

There are several events coming up to learn how to use Narcan to save a life!

06/01/2026

FREE Narcan training tomorrow in Manson! Overdoses can happen to anyone, anywhere so be prepared. Narcan will be available after the class.

Join us on Tuesday, June 2 for a Narcan training at the VFW! This training has been well attended in the past and is a valuable opportunity to learn how to recognize and respond to an opioid overdose. The knowledge and skills you gain could help save a life!

05/29/2026

With the warmer temperatures and pools opening up we just wanted to send out a reminder about keeping your kids healthy in water and after!

05/20/2026

May is Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month! Iowa as a whole has seen dropping pregnancy rates for people under 20 yrs old for the last 20 years! Education and contraception availability is working! Wait until you are ready, its good for you and your future baby!

05/20/2026

Our final session has been canceled! Thank you to the families who have joined us 💙

Here is a fun opportunity to network with parents and let the kids meet some new friends!

05/15/2026

Thank you to everyone who has dropped off donations for our loan closet as it restocked again! We still don't have very many wheelchairs or crutches so if you come across those in good shape we would still take a few, but we have enough walkers and canes now!! Thank you all again!

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05/15/2026