Osceola Community Health Services

06/21/2026

It's the first day of Summer!
Time to breathe in that fresh air!

You can quite smoking. Call 1-800-Quit-Now.
https://www.cdc.gov/to***co/campaign/tips/quit-smoking/tips-for-quitting/index.html

CDC

06/15/2026

⚽ Yellow cards, red cards, or Medicare cards? Master the rules with your official playbook! Use your official "Medicare & You" handbook to navigate annual changes in coverage, costs, and plan options.

Flip to page 114 for your SHIIP Medicare experts for free coaching on your benefits!

05/29/2026

May 31 is World No To***co Day - a reminder that every step toward a to***co-free life is a step towards better health, more energy and more time for the people and moments that matter most.

Quitting to***co isn't easy, but support, resources and healthier days are possible.

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05/23/2026

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.

05/22/2026

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month. Melanoma – one type of skin cancer, is in the top 5 of cancers in Iowa and continues to rise.

Wearing sunscreen, a hat and clothing that covers the skin are just a few things you can do when outside to protect yourself from sun damage.

Learn more about sun safety: https://www.cdc.gov/skin-cancer/sun-safety/index.html

05/20/2026

05/20/2026

Looking for ways to support your child’s nutrition this summer?
SUN Bucks can help!
See if your kids are eligible and if they’ve been automatically enrolled or need to apply. Start here: https://hhs.iowa.gov/assistance-programs/food-assistance/sun-bucks.

05/20/2026

The best way to protect yourself from Lyme disease is to avoid tick bites. Follow these tips when you’re outside to reduce you your chance for exposure.

https://hhs.iowa.gov/health-prevention/providers-professionals/center-acute-disease-epidemiology/epi-manual/reportable-diseases/lyme-disease

05/13/2026

You don't have to be in crisis to reach out for help. 💙

This , we want you to know: you don't have to wait until things get worse to reach out. Support is always available, no matter what you're going through. Call, text, or chat 988.