Build Heart-Healthy Habits
Heart disease remains a leading cause of death in the United States, but many risk factors are preventable through consistent, healthy habits — especially regular physical activity. The American Heart Association recommends: You do not have to be a marathon runner.Walking counts. Dancing counts. Shoveling snow counts. Playing with your kids or grandkids counts. What…
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Free Immunizations Available
Keeping your family protected against preventable diseases is one of the most important things you can do for their health — and cost should never be a barrier. Why Immunizations Matter Vaccines protect against serious illnesses like measles, whooping cough, meningitis, and influenza. Staying up to date helps protect: Immunizations don’t just protect the person…
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Free Private Well Water Testing
Serving Mills & Fremont Counties Why Healthy Drinking Water Matters Safe drinking water protects: Contaminated well water can lead to gastrointestinal illness and long-term health risks. Regular testing and proper well maintenance are simple steps that protect your family’s health. Did you know Iowa has nearly 100,000 active private wells, and about 7% of Iowans…
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Balance Today. Independence Tomorrow.
A Matter of Balance: Fall Prevention Program for Older Adults. Falls are one of the leading causes of injury among older adults, but many falls are preventable. At Mills/Fremont County Public Health, we offer A Matter of Balance (AMOB) — an evidence-based fall prevention program designed to help adults age 60+ stay active, confident, and…
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