Greene County Public Health Iowa

06/18/2026

06/17/2026

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Men's Health Week is a reminder that prevention matters ‼️

Staying up to date on recommended vaccines can help protect against serious diseases like flu, COVID-19, shingles, and more. Talk with a trusted healthcare professional about which vaccines are right for you.

06/15/2026

Stop by the Farmer's Market tomorrow night to learn more about our Healthy Rides service, volunteer opportunities, and Lifeline, as well as child lead and dental screenings offered through Greene County Public Health.
Don't forget to grab a free sunscreen packet and lip balm as you walk by!

06/15/2026

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Big sunscreen news from the FDA!

For the first time in more than 20 years, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has added a new active ingredient to the list of permitted sunscreen ingredients.

Sunscreens in the U.S. are regulated as over-the-counter drugs, meaning any new UV filter must undergo rigorous safety and efficacy review. That process has historically been slow, leaving U.S. consumers with fewer options than people in other parts of the world.

Today, that changes. Bemotrizinol is a broad-spectrum UV filter that helps protect against both UVA and UVB rays and has been widely used in Europe and other regions for years. The FDA now considers it generally recognized as safe and effective (GRASE) for use in adults and children 6 months and older.

From a formulation standpoint, this opens the door to more photostable, cosmetically elegant sunscreens, an important step toward products people will actually use consistently.

But it’s also a reminder of how far the U.S. still has to go. For decades, Americans have had access to far fewer UV filters than consumers in regions like the EU and Australia, where dozens of options are available and innovation has moved much faster.

https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-expands-sunscreen-options-first-time-20-years

06/15/2026

New infant botulism outbreak linked to infant formula.
If your infant was fed Nara Organics infant formula and has any of these symptoms, seek health care immediately: poor feeding, loss of head control, difficulty swallowing, decreased facial expression. More info: https://www.cdc.gov/botulism/outbreaks-investigations/infant-formula-june-2026/index.html

06/14/2026

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‘Something I’d never heard of almost killed me’: Men face rising threat of HPV-related cancers
The human papillomavirus (HPV) now causes more head and neck cancers than cervical cancers.

This is part 2 of a 3 part series marking the 20th anniversary of the approval of the HPV vaccine: https://ow.ly/vEBJ50Z9m4I

📷: Michael Whelan

06/14/2026

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Two sisters, one virus: A family devastated by HPV

Erica Stum was a mother, a teacher, and a cervical cancer advocate. An HPV vaccine could have saved her life.

This is part 1 in a three-part series marking the 20th anniversary of the approval of the HPV vaccine. https://ow.ly/u0hg50Z8INo

📷: Hallie Martin

06/13/2026

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June is Men's Health Month, and sexual and reproductive health is a vital part of men's health.

Regular checkups, STI testing, family planning discussions, and conversations about sexual wellness and healthy relationships can help men stay healthy at every stage of life. Taking charge of your sexual and reproductive healthcare is an important step toward a healthier future.

You can receive high-quality sexual and reproductive healthcare at a Title X clinic. Find a Title X clinic near you by visiting our website: https://fpcouncil.org/find-a-clinic/