Myrtue Public Health

06/24/2026

Watch the video below shared by Child and Family Resource Network of Southwest Iowa to see how Myrtue's Learning for Life, Amy, and other local Parent Educators support parents to help raise healthy, happy kids.

For more information on this program, visit: https://www.childandfamilyresourcenetwork.org/

06/24/2026

Hello, Summer! 🔆😎☀
Enjoy everything "Summer" while keeping safety first!

☀️ Hello, Summer!

The first day of summer is here, which means more time spent outdoors, family vacations, backyard barbecues, swimming, camping, and making memories.

While you're enjoying everything summer has to offer, don't forget a few simple safety tips:

🏕️ Store medications and personal care products out of reach when traveling
☀️ Apply sunscreen as directed and keep it out of children's reach
🧴 Use insect repellents safely and follow label directions
🌿 Teach children not to eat berries, mushrooms, or plants they find outdoors
🧪 Keep pool chemicals, fuels, and other outdoor products locked up and away from kids

Most importantly, save the Poison Help number in your phone before you need it.

📞 1-800-222-1222

Poison Help is available 24/7, free, confidential, and staffed by poison experts.

What are you most looking forward to this summer? Tell us in the comments! ⬇️

06/24/2026

Never leave pets in the car! Temperatures rise quickly even with the windows down and can be deadly for your pet. 🐶😺

06/23/2026

Cooking Is a SNAP: Refresh Your Diet with Healthy Spring Recipes

https://www.ncoa.org/article/cooking-is-a-snap-refresh-your-diet-with-healthy-spring-recipes/

🍅 It’s finally summer, and the grocery shelves and farmers’ markets are just bursting with fresh, healthy produce! 🍅 Putting those colorful fruits and veggies on your plate can be simple, affordable, and delicious with the right inspiration. Celebrate the taste of the season with a few new...

06/23/2026

It's Awareness Week in !⚡️

Do you know what you should do when it is lightning?

If you are outside:
🌩️Avoid open spaces
⛰Avoid high ground
🛶Avoid boats and bodies of water
🌳Avoid trees
⛺Avoid tents and pavilions

If you are inside:
🛁Avoid taking a bath or shower
💻Avoid using electronic equipment
☎️Avoid using corded phones
⚡️Avoid concrete floors and walls
🪟Avoid windows

Ready.iowa.gov

It's Awareness Week in !⚡️

Do you know what actions to take when roars? 🤷‍♂️⁉️

If a storm is threatening & you hear thunder or see , it’s time to seek shelter. 🌩️ 👉 🏠

Ready.iowa.gov

06/23/2026

E-cigarettes Ingredients

Do you really know what you're inhaling? Most e-cigarette juices contain the following ingredients:
🚫Nicotine. Makes va**ng addictive.
🚫Vitamin E acetate. Associated with lung injury.
🚫Diacetyl, acrolein, and diethylene glycol. Linked to lung cancer.
🚫Acetaldehyde and formaldehyde. Cancer-causing chemicals.
🚫Heavy metals like lead and tin. Toxic when inhaled.

Quitting va**ng may not be easy, in fact it may take you multiple tries to quit and that's okay. There are many resources out there to help you quit. Quitlines can provide information, answer questions, offer a listening ear and more.

✅Visit Quitline Iowa , or MyLifeMyQuit, Iowa's teen-centered program to help you quit smoking
✅Tell a friend or family member to keep yourself accountable
✅Stay busy or find distractions you enjoy
✅Exercise and be active
✅Talk to a healthcare professional
✅Know your triggers and do your best to avoid them
✅Know your reason for quitting

https://quitlineiowa.org/en-US/
https://ia.mylifemyquit.org/en-us/
https://yourlifeiowa.org/learn/va**ng
American Heart Association

06/22/2026

Understanding Your Cardiac-Kidney-Metabolic (CKM) Health

CKM health reflects how your heart, kidneys and metabolic system (how the body creates, stores, and uses energy) work together to support your whole-body. These three systems help circulate blood, filter waste, balance fluids and manage how your body uses, stores, and create energy.

When they work in balance, they support your overall connected health. Understanding this connection can help you see how daily habits and health choices play a role in how your whole body functions.

https://www.heart.org/en/-/media/Files/Health-Topics/CKM/CKM-Guide.pdf

06/22/2026

The longest day of the year has come and gone, but Summer is upon us. 🌞
Use the warm air and sunshine to increase your energy, improve your mental health, and enjoy the beautiful scenes of your surroundings.

It's the longest day of the year! How will you use the extra sunlight to benefit your health?
🏃‍♀️ A Long walk/run?
💆‍♀️ A brain break outside?
🥏 Trying out a new activity?
Just be sure to use sun protection!

06/22/2026

What is Mental Health? ¿Qué es la salud mental?

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.

Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood. Over the course of your life, if you experience mental health problems, your thinking, mood, and behavior could be affected.

La salud mental incluye nuestro bienestar emocional, psicológico y social. Afecta la forma en que pensamos, sentimos y actuamos. También nos ayuda a determinar cómo manejar el estrés, relacionarnos con otras personas y tomar decisiones.

La salud mental es importante en todas las etapas de la vida, desde la niñez y la adolescencia hasta la edad adulta. Si tienes problemas de salud mental, tu pensamiento, ánimo y comportamiento pueden verse afectados.

https://www.samhsa.gov/mental-health/que-es-la-salud-mental

Mental illnesses are disorders that can affect a person’s thinking, mood or behavior. These early warning signs and symptoms can help determine if you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health condition. Learn more & get support: samhsa.gov/mental-health/what-is-mental-health

06/21/2026

Happy Father's Day to all the dads, grandpas, stepdads, and father figures! 💙