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Linn County Public Health @LCPublicHealth

Linn County Public Health uses X as an additional tool during active emergencies and non-routine facility closures. Visit LinnCountyIowa.gov to stay updated.

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Starting July 15, 2024, Linn County Public Health will discontinue the regular use of this X (formerly Twitter) account. This channel will only be used during active emergencies and non-routine facility closures.
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Health equity science principles should be embedded into all aspects of public health research and practice - ranging from community needs assessments, analysis of surveillance data, and program evaluations to randomized intervention trials.
A photo of the Journal of Public Health Management & Practice's July issue. LCPH Health Director, Dr. Pramod Dwivedi, collaborated on the article, "Embedding Health Equity Science at the Core of Public Health Practice."

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Our Health Director, Dr. Pramod Dwivedi, recently collaborated with other colleagues on an article that was published in the Journal of Public Health Management & Practice. You can read the full article online >>> bit.ly/4efPi2R.

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Linn County Public Health will be closed on Thursday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. Normal hours will resume on Friday, July 5.
Linn County, IA
@LinnCounty
20 Jun 2024
Linn County governmental offices will be closed for the Independence Day holiday on Thursday, July 4. Regular business hours resume on Friday, July 5. Vehicle registrations can be renewed online at any time at iowataxandtags.org.
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Linn County Public Health and Together! Healthy Linn want to hear from you! There are several ways you can provide your valuable feedback about our community's health, which will help inform the priorities of the 2025-2027 Community Health Improvement Plan.
The Linn County Public Health and Together! Healthy Linn logos on a white background with a blue text box and 'Community Participation Opportunities.' Residents can get involved by attending an upcoming town hall meeting or taking surveys.

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How you can get involved: ⏩ Town Hall Meetings: July 11 - Mount Vernon and July 17 - Fairfax ⏩ Taking our Food Security Survey ⏩ Taking our Community Violence Survey Learn more details about these initiatives >>> linncountyiowa.gov/CivicAler….
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Throughout the summer and especially around the Fourth of July holiday, fireworks are an enjoyable activity for many! While the skies are sparkling during your next fireworks display, keep in mind how fireworks can impact our air quality and your health. 🎆
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Learn tips on how you can protect yourself and others when watching fireworks this summer >>> linncountyiowa.gov/CivicAler….
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Linn County Public Health created a new Office of Health Equity in April 2022. Now, the Office of Health Equity is moving forward with a new 2024-2026 Health Equity Strategic Plan. Learn more in this month's "This is Public Health" blog post: linncountyiowa.gov/Blog.aspx….
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Linn County Public Health is hiring for our Harm Reduction Coordinator position. The Harm Reduction Coordinator coordinates of activities related to the public health epidemic involving substance use disorder, as well as infectious disease & other harms associated with drug use.
A join our team graphic with a photo of a smiling nurse. This graphic is to promote the Harm Reduction Coordinator position at Linn County Public Health.

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This position closes on July 7. For more information and/or to apply, go to: governmentjobs.com/careers/l….
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Our Health Director, Dr. Pramod Dwivedi, recently visited the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene with a few @NACCHOalerts colleagues, including Chief Executive Officer Lori Freeman and Chief Operating Officer Christopher Paquet.
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During their visit, the group discussed a variety of public health topics with staff from @nycHealthy, including public health data, preparedness, infectious disease, community wellness, health equity, and climate.
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Our Health Director, Dr. Pramod Dwivedi, shared some final thoughts to close out his board presidency with @NACCHOalerts. Learn more about his experience connecting with public health colleagues and advocating for public health support in the post below.
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18 Jun 2024
Read the latest and final President's Corner column from Dr. Pramod Dwivedi, as he reflects on his tenure as Board President and expresses gratitude for the memories and connections he's made with public health professionals across the country: naccho.org/about/board/presi…
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With temperatures rising this week, it's important to keep you and your loved ones safe. Learn more from our Health Director, Dr. Pramod Dwivedi, in this story from @iowasnewsnow ⬇️
Iowa's News Now@iowasnewsnow
18 Jun 2024
Linn Co. Public Health says being outside for too long in temperatures like the ones we're dealing with can cause heat-related illnesses. But there are steps you can take to beat the heat even if you don't have, or can't afford to, run the A/C. bit.ly/4c1j4qo
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Partners across Linn County have been working together to bring Naloxone vending machines to our community. The Substance Misuse Committee of Linn County has implemented seven vending machines with nasal spray Naloxone and other supplies, like condoms and wound care kits.
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Funding for these vending machines is from the Opioid Settlement Fund, which were awarded to the program by the Linn County Board of Supervisors. The Substance Misuse Committee of Linn County is managing the program.
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Learn more about the Naloxone vending machine program and find a location near you at >>> smclinn.org/naloxone-vending….

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The Substance Misuse Committee of Linn County’s Harm Reduction Subcommittee championed an effort to make Naloxone, an opioid-reversing drug, more widely available within Linn County. This eff…

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Linn County Public Health will be closed on Wednesday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth. We will resume normal business hours on Thursday, June 20.
Linn County, IA
@LinnCounty
13 Jun 2024
REMINDER: Linn County governmental offices will be closed on Wednesday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth. Regular business hours will resume on Thursday, June 20. Vehicle registrations can be renewed online at any time at IowaTaxandTags.org. More: linncountyiowa.gov/CivicAler…
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You can help Linn County Public Health gather insights about the current state of safety and security in our community by taking the 2024 Community Violence Survey. All responses are anonymous and confidential. Take the survey at >>> bit.ly/CommunityViolence24.
A graphic explaining the Community Violence Survey, which closes on July 9, 2024. The survey is being administered by Linn County Public Health.

ALT A graphic explaining the Community Violence Survey, which closes on July 9, 2024. The survey is being administered by Linn County Public Health.
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