Ann Cochran
Did you know that antibiotic resistance is an urgent threat to our health?
Each year in the U.S., at least 2 million people become infected...
Good news! The pop-up produce stands that appeared last summer and fall are now available all year round. This project, led by the volunteer...
According to the Dallas County Emergency Management Department, we’re most likely to experience a disaster during May or July. Typically, the disasters in Iowa...
A routine well-child check-up includes an annual screening for lead poisoning. Even if your children are not going to get any immunizations, it is...
In June 2014, it became illegal in Iowa for anyone under age 18 to purchase alternative nicotine and vapor -- e-cigarette -- products. Vaping...
The answer to the question is, unfortunately, yes. There are indeed hungry people in my town.
Both the very small towns and the large metro...
Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is a very contagious disease caused by bacteria. The disease is spread through the air when an infected...
The Dallas County Health Department occasionally receives calls asking about bed bugs, which are insects that feed on the blood of animals and people....
It seems as though there is a national day or week or even month for nearly everything.
Many organizations draw attention to their message via...
If you believe you cannot afford to heat your home this winter, please consider applying for the LIHEAP program.
LIHEAP (Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program)...
