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The Cerro Gordo County Department of Public Health will offer a ServSafe Certification class from 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM on Thursday, February 16, 2012 in the Liberty Room at Mohawk Square in Mason City. The deadline to register for the class is Friday, February 3, 2012.

The Walking School Bus Program is looking for volunteers to walk students to school in the Mason City and Clear Lake Community Schools Districts starting March 19, 2012.

Here is a fun youtube video with Erik Gustafson, Healthy Homes Coordinator and Howie Staywell in honor of Radon Awareness Month!

The Cerro Gordo County Department of Public Health is announcing new changes to their food inspection program effective immediately.

 
The Cerro Gordo County Department of Public Heath offers Senior Health Clinics to county residents age 55 and older. There is no charge. However, contributions are encouraged in order to keep the clinic running.

The Cerro Gordo County Department of Public Health released its latest strategic plan for 2012-2014. Our strategic plan helps the Health Department achieve its goal to make Cerro Gordo County the healthiest county in Iowa. To read the full strategic plan, click here.

Here is a youtube video that provides a sneak peek in some of the goals the Health Department hopes to accomplish.

On Thursday, December 22, 2011, The Cerro Gordo County Department of Public Health walked in support of the Blue Zones.

The Cerro Gordo County Department of Public Heath offers Senior Health Clinics to county residents age 55 and older. There is no charge. However, contributions are encouraged in order to keep the clinic running.
The clinic is an annual health screening and does not replace a physician’s care. To make an appointment, Cerro Gordo County residents may call the Cerro Gordo County Department of Public Health: (641) 421-9316 or Toll Free: 1-888-264-2581 ext. 9316.

Our Food Safety Manual is online. Click here to access the manual.

Iowa Department of Public Health has confirmed the first flu case in the state for the 2011 – 2012 flu season. The infected individual is from Polk County. With this recent case, the Cerro Gordo County Department of Public Health Disease Prevention and Investigation Service Manager, Karen Crimmings, recommends individuals get immunized if they have not yet been vaccinated against influenza.

Iowa Department of Public Health is recognizing Thursday, November 10, 2011 as Winter Weather Awareness Day. Throughout the day, the National Weather Service will issue informative public information statements about winter weather as well as safety recommendations. With winter fast approaching, officials at the Cerro Gordo County Department of Public Health want you to be prepared for Iowa’s ever changing weather.

 
Last week in a unanimous vote, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that 11- and 12- year- old boys should receive the HPV vaccine. Disease Prevention Specialists at the Cerro Gordo County Department of Public Health are echoing the same message and are urging parents to get their children, both boys and girls vaccinated.

Arsenic in groundwater is a serious problem.
To have your well tested for arsenic, please call (641)421-9318 or by email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Watch this video to learn more about the dangers of arsenic in your groundwater.

Watch this informational video to learn more about the services and programs offered to you by the Cerro Gordo County Department of Public Health.

Did you know that?

• Nearly 900,000 people die from deaths that can be prevented each year
• For the first time, American children may live shorter lives than their parents
• Nearly 1 in 3 children are overweight or obese
• An estimated 46.3 million Americans do not have health insurance

A healthier America begins with YOU. Start small. Think BIG.

Watch this video to learn more.