Category: Dickinson County Public Health
Where to Get a Flu Shot in Dickinson County
If you have decided to get your flu shot this year, the good news is you have several options close to home. Here is where to go, when …
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Stay Healthy This Season: Why Your Flu Shot Matters More Than You Think
Each fall, as the leaves begin to change and the air grows crisp, another seasonal visitor returns: the flu. While it’s easy to brush off as “just another …
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Smart Steps for Families in Communities with Fluoridated Water
If you’ve been following our fluoride series, you already know what fluoride is and how it works to protect teeth. You also know that decades of research show …
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Is Fluoride Safe?
In a previous article, we discussed what fluoride is and how it helps protect teeth from decay. But while fluoride is widely recognized by public health experts as …
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What is Fluoride and Why It Matters for Your Dental Health
At Lakes Regional Healthcare, we care deeply about the well-being of our community, not just in times of illness, but in preventive care as well. One of the …
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Measles: What You Need to Know to Stay Safe
Lakes Regional Healthcare is proud to serve a community that values health and well-being. While Iowa is fortunate to have zero reported cases of measles in the state …
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Update from Dr. Zach Borus in the Iowa Great Lakes Region
Hear what Dr. Zach Borus has to say about COVID-19 in Dickinson County and regarding the pandemic in general. These graphs outline the status of COVID-19 in Dickinson …
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HPV Vaccine Important for Cancer Prevention
There are over 100 strains of the human papillomavirus (HPV) that affect different parts of the body. Of those, more than 30 HPV strains can affect the genitals. …
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