Myrtue Public Health

06/16/2026

If you are working outside on your farm, in your garden, or enjoying a relaxing day of fishing, protect your skin, eyes, and body from too much sun exposure.

Long hours in the field mean extra sun exposure—protect your skin while planting.
- Sunscreen: broad spectrum SPF 30+, reapply every 2 hours or after heavy sweating.
- Clothing: long sleeves, long pants, and UPF rated shirts; wide brim hat for face, ears, neck.
- Eyes: sunglasses that block UVA/UVB.
- Breaks: take shade breaks and drink water often.

06/16/2026

Road safety is a shared responsibility, whether you're driving a 🚘 or a 🚲.

With more people out on two wheels, road safety is a shared responsibility.

If you’re driving:
🚗 Check your blind spots
🚗 Give them space
🚗 Slow down

If you’re riding:
🚴 Wear high-vis clothing
🚴 Signal your turns
🚴 Follow the rules of the road

06/15/2026

Today, June 15th, kicks off Men’s Health Week!

This week is all about healthy bodies, exercise, a healthy diet, and visits to your doctor’s office.

Click the link below to learn more:

Compared to women, men are more likely to smoke, drink alcohol, and put off medical care. Share this resource to help men to pay more attention to their health.

06/14/2026

Early childhood experiences are important and can help your baby’s brain grow in healthy ways.

Watch the video below to learn what we can do to help young children's brain development.

Do you know how your baby’s brain is formed and grows? Watch our 4-minute video that shows why early childhood experiences are important and how you can help your baby’s brain grow in healthy ways. Need more parenting help and resources? Send us a message.

Watch here: https://youtu.be/LmVWOe1ky8s

06/13/2026

Do you have a child that will be in Kindergarten or 12th Grade this fall? Add a dental screen to the summer plans and make sure to have the screening form completed while there. Dental screenings help detect dental disease and promote the importance of oral health for school readiness and learning. 🦷📚

Summer is the perfect time for a dental checkup! 🦷

👉If your student will be starting Kindergarten or 9th grade this fall, make sure to have their school dental screening form filled out during their visit.

🔗Certificate of Dental Screening: https://hhs.iowa.gov/media/7340/download?inline

06/13/2026

Continued scientific advances in screening and treatment have allowed those diagnosed with cancer to live longer than ever before. According to the Iowa Cancer Registry, Iowa is home to approximately 159,700 cancer survivors. As Iowa’s population continues to grow and age, so will the number of cancer diagnoses, patients and survivors.

Learn more about Chapter 5 of the Iowa Cancer Plan here: https://canceriowa.org/cancer-plan/introduction/ -5

06/12/2026

Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act, and helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. Poor mental health can have negative impacts on our physical health, how we feel about ourselves, and how we interact with the world and those around us.

Visit samhsa.gov/mental-health for resources and support if you or someone in your life is struggling with mental health or contact your primary healthcare provider.

06/12/2026

Eating disorders are mental disorders that involve extreme mental preoccupation, disturbing emotions, attitudes, and behaviors involving weight and food.

With treatment, full recovery is possible. See below for more information and support options.

Eating disorders—such as anorexia nervosa, binge eating, and bulimia—can affect a person’s physical and mental health. In some cases, they can be life-threatening.

However, with treatment, full : samhsa.gov/mental-health/what-is-mental-health/conditions/eating-disorders

06/12/2026

When cancer is found, an individual’s survival and quality of life can depend on the availability of timely, quality treatment.

Learn more about Chapter 4 of the Iowa Cancer Plan here:
https://canceriowa.org/cancer-plan/introduction/ -4

06/11/2026

June is National Safety Month!

What safety habit has made the biggest difference in your home? Share it below! 👇