Kossuth County Community Health

10/13/2026

🎀 October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month 🎀

Early detection saves lives! Take a few minutes each month for a self-exam, know your normal, and schedule regular mammograms as recommended by your healthcare provider.

💗 Check yourself.
📅 Schedule your mammogram.
🏥 Explore local screening resources.
📣 Encourage friends and loved ones to do the same.

A simple screening can make a big difference. 💕

10/10/2026

🌎💚 A simple text, a listening ear, or a kind word can make a difference. This World Mental Health Day, let's support one another and help end the stigma around mental health.

10/08/2026

We had soo much fun with this!!

Can you spot the Community Health and Hospice of the Heartland star?? 👀

10/01/2026

🎀 Breast Cancer Awareness Month 🎀

This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we're promoting community health through education, awareness, and the importance of early detection.

Regular screenings, knowing your risk factors, and having open conversations with your healthcare provider can make a difference. Whether you're a survivor, currently in treatment, supporting a loved one, or simply taking steps to protect your health, every action matters.

💗 Together, we can build a healthier community through awareness, support, and prevention.

09/28/2026

🦋💙 September is Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month 💙🦋

Your thyroid may be small, but it plays a big role in your health. This butterfly-shaped gland helps regulate energy, metabolism, heart rate, and more.

Know your risk, listen to your body, and talk with your healthcare provider if you notice unexplained changes in how you feel.

🔗 Learn more: https://www.cancer.org/cancer/types/thyroid-cancer.html

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09/24/2026

💙 Know Your Risk. Start the Conversation. 💙

Prostate cancer often develops without symptoms in its early stages, which is why talking with your health care provider about screening can be so important.

Screening isn't the same for everyone. Your age, family history, race, and personal health history all play a role in determining what's right for you. Knowing your risk can help you make informed decisions about your health.

✅ Learn about prostate cancer screening recommendations:
https://www.cancer.org/cancer/types/prostate-cancer/detection-diagnosis-staging/acs-recommendations.html

✅ Take a quick quiz and test your knowledge about prostate cancer screening:
https://www.cancer.org/cancer/types/prostate-cancer/prostate-cancer-screening-quiz.html

✅ Download a free family history worksheet to bring to your next appointment:
https://online.flippingbook.com/view/579525058/

Early detection can make a difference. Take time to learn your family history, know your risk, and talk with your provider.

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09/21/2026

💜 World Alzheimer’s Day | September 21 💜

Every year on September 21, people around the world come together to raise awareness and help end the stigma surrounding Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.

🌎 More than 55 million people worldwide are living with dementia, making education, understanding, and support more important than ever.

You can make a difference by:
💜 Wearing purple to show support
🧠 Learning the warning signs of memory loss and cognitive decline
🤝 Supporting organizations like the Alzheimer’s Association through donations or volunteering

Together, we can raise awareness, support those affected, and work toward a more dementia-friendly world.

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09/21/2026

📢 Free Radon Test Kits Are Back! 📢

Due to high demand, our second shipment of FREE Radon Test Kits has arrived!

📍 Pick up your free test kit at Community Health, located in the lower level of KRHC.

🕗 Pickup Hours:
Monday through Friday
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Testing your home for radon is a simple step that can help protect the health and safety of your family. Supplies are available while they last, so stop by and pick up your free kit today!

09/17/2026

💜 September is Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month 💜

This month, we raise awareness about cancers of the female reproductive system, including cervical, ovarian, uterine, vaginal, and vulvar cancers. Early detection can save lives.

Concerned about the cost of screening? The Iowa Care for Yourself program may offer free or low-cost breast and cervical cancer screenings for eligible individuals, including those who are uninsured or underinsured.

For more information about the Care For Yourself program in our area, you can contact Josie Bjustrom, BSN at (515) 295-4430.

09/16/2026