Dallas County Health Department

10/23/2026

This Saturday, October 24th, is DEA RX Takeback Day!

Grab those unused or expired medications out of your cupboard and bring them to a takeback location for safe disposal.

Find a Takeback location near you: https://www.dea.gov/takebackday -locator

10/22/2026

Spooky season wouldn't be the same without bats! Just remember to enjoy real bats from a distance. These important members of our ecosystem are wild animals who want to be left alone - for their safety and yours!

10/20/2026

Thank you to the Bock Family Foundation for funding supplies to help us teach children how to stay healthy!

The Bock Family Foundation recently held its fall grant ceremony, as over 30 projects in Dallas County are helping being funded. The organization had its presentation at the Perry Public Library on Monday, where Bock Family Foundation

10/19/2026

Try adding some pumpkin, squash, or other festive veggies to your menu this week!

10/16/2026

Flu can be severe, with consequences for both your health and your wallet. Avoid severe flu by getting your annual flu shot.

Flu shots are available at no cost through your doctors office, pharmacy, or local health department.

10/15/2026

Medicare open enrollment has begun! Take time to review your current Medicare plans to make sure it still fits your needs. If you received notice that your current plan will be discontinued, make sure to review your new options. Some will have the rare opportunity to switch from Medicare Advantage to Original Medicare.
Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) volunteers are available at our office. Call 515-993-3750 to schedule an appointment with one of our volunteers to discuss your options.

10/15/2026

Need dental care? Mark your calendars for the annual IMOM free dental clinic!

IMOM 2026 is quickly approaching and there are many ways to be part of this incredible event!

Whether you need dental care, want to volunteer, or would like to support the clinic through a monetary donation, every contribution is vital to the success of the clinic. Check out the flyer for all the details and share it with someone who could benefit!

10/15/2026

Talk to your doctor about any symptoms of lung cancer. When we find cancer early, we are more likely to treat it successfully.

You don't have to smoke to develop lung cancer. In the U.S., 10% to 20% of lung cancers occur in people who have never smoked. Adenocarcinoma, the diagnosis Pope Leo XIV has received, accounts for about half of those cases.

Lung adenocarcinoma is now the most common type of lung cancer worldwide. Researchers are studying the role of air pollution, genetic changes, and other factors. Radon, secondhand smoke, and certain workplace exposures are also known lung cancer risks.

🫁 Know the warning signs that can signal lung cancer:

😷 A persistent cough
🥱 Shortness of breath
😫 Chest pain
😴 Unexplained fatigue

Talk to your physician about symptoms that don't go away. And test your home for radon.