Story County Public Health

10/25/2026

Put this on your calendar!

10/24/2026

You’ll be haunted forever if you drink and drive this Halloween weekend.

Before the night gets spooky and the drinks start pouring, plan for a sober ride.

Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving.

10/23/2026

Respiratory season is starting, with flu activity rising earlier than usual in some communities. Now is the time to prepare.

Talk with your healthcare provider about which flu, COVID-19, RSV, and pneumococcal vaccines are recommended for you and your family.

Track respiratory illness trends in your area with CDC:
https://www.cdc.gov/cfa-modeling.../rt-estimates/index.html

VYF resource: https://vaccinateyourfamily.org/respiratory-season/

10/23/2026

10/23/2026

There is no one cause for cancer. It’s a complex mix of different factors that are sometimes unknown.

Screening for cancers, like breast cancer, can help you get the treatment you need as soon as possible.

During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, talk with your healthcare provider about screening options.

10/22/2026

Did you know? Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women.Cervical cancer develops in a woman's cervix (the entrance to the uterus from the va**na). Almost all cervical cancer cases (99%) are linked to infection with high-risk human papillomaviruses (HPV), an extremely common virus transmitted through sexual contact.

10/22/2026

Halloween Safety Tips!

10/22/2026

Drivers — following this is critical for the safety of our kids!

It's the law in all 50 states.

10/21/2026

When someone shares that they’re experiencing domestic violence, how we respond matters.

Questions like “Why don’t you just leave?” can make someone feel judged or misunderstood. Instead, listen without judgment, believe them, and respect their choices.
Leaving an abusive relationship can be complicated, and everyone deserves to make decisions about their safety in their own time.

You don’t need to have all the answers to make a difference. Sometimes, reminding someone that they’re believed, supported and not alone is a meaningful place to start.

💜 Need support? The National Domestic Violence Hotline is available 24/7 at 800-799-SAFE (7233), by texting START to 88788, or at thehotline.org. If you’re seeking help, consider using a safe device.

10/21/2026

New drivers need more than a license — they need a game plan.

Talk to your teen to help them make smart choices behind the wheel.