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Be aware if you find a bat indoors. A bat bite can be so small that it may be undetectable. If you don’t know if the bat touched you, your family or pet, then you are considered potentially exposed to rabies If a rabid bat bites a person, vaccines are needed to prevent rabies.

💸 $525,000/year fuels Cerro Gordo’s Wage Supplement Program. Not just a number, it’s teachers supported, families served, and kids in classrooms. 📅 On Sept. 18, A Day Without Child Care reminds us: investing in people = teachers supported, families served, kids in classrooms.

📊 Results that matter: +7.2% child care slots filled and -22% waitlists in one year. Proof that investment works, thanks to Cerro Gordo’s Wage Supplement Program. 🌎 Child care works when we invest in people.

📝 Plan today for peace of mind tomorrow. Join us Sept. 30, 2–4 PM at Mason City Public Library for a FREE Advanced Directive Seminar. Learn how to complete a Medical Power of Attorney, Financial Power of Attorney, and Living Will — with expert guidance, cookies, and coffee. ☕👥

Unusual behaviors that could indicate that a bat has rabies include: 🌞 A bat that is active during the day. 🏡 A bat that is found in unusual places (inside a home or on the ground). 🦇 A bat that is unable to fly or is easily approached.

Naloxone Distribution – Free and Confidential CG Public Health offers Narcan to anyone who wants it: Free of charge No personal information required Includes quick education on overdose signs, symptoms, and use 📍 Visit CG Public Health during regular hours 📞 641-421-9300

You cannot get rabies from seeing a bat or touching bat poop. It is recommended to never touch a bat. Bats are happiest when left alone. If you think you were bitten or scratched by a bat, talk with your healthcare provider about shots (vaccines) to prevent rabies.

Avoid touching or handling bats, but you need to pick up a bat, wear thick leather gloves. If you encounter a sick or injured bat, contact a wildlife rescue/rehabilitation organization or local veterinarian for help.

Bats are everywhere in Iowa and bats are the most commonly found animal to carry rabies. Dogs and cats will try to play with or hunt a bat they find. Another reason it is important to vaccinate dogs and cats against rabies. #BatsofIowa

✨ Your wishes matter. ✨ On Sept. 30, join us at Mason City Public Library for a FREE Advanced Directive Seminar. ✅ Get guidance from local experts, ✅ review essential documents, ✅ enjoy coffee & cookies. ☕ Peace of mind starts here.

Bats do not chew their way into buildings but can squeeze through a hole as small as a dime! Keep bats out of your home by fixing torn window screens, broken siding, loose shingles, missing or broken chimney caps, and fill any holes around your home that lead outside. #BatsofIowa

📅 Sept. 30 | 2–4 PM | Mason City Public Library 💡 FREE Advanced Directive Seminar 👩‍⚖️ Learn about Power of Attorney & Living Wills ☕ Coffee + cookies included! Plan ahead, stay informed, and leave with confidence.

While bats can carry the rabies virus that can make people, pets, and livestock sick, the best way to protect the health of everyone is to protect the natural habitats of bats. When left alone, bats pose little risk.

Time for a COVID-19 vaccine? We’re booking for adults 65+ and ages 5–64 with certain health conditions. Most insurance plans cover it, and help is available if you’re uninsured. Schedule at cghealth.com/services/immun… or use our North Iowa Pharmacy Directory: cghealth.com/vaccination-di…

🆓 Free Narcan Available – CG Public Health No cost No personal information required (no name, date of birth, or ID) Includes brief education on recognizing the signs and symptoms of an opioid overdose 📍 Pick up at CG Public Health 📞 More info: 641-421-9300

🍎🥕 North Iowans—your input matters! We’re asking for your help to improve food access in our community. Take the short Community Food Survey and tell us about your experiences finding healthy, affordable food. 💬 👉 Take the survey here: forms.office.com/Pages/Response…

👩‍⚕️ We’re hiring an RN for our Disease Prevention team! M–F schedule, no burnout, real community impact, and great benefits. Apply now ⬇️ 👉 bit.ly/4p4Tc3W #NowHiring #NurseJobs #RNcareers #PublicHealth #IowaNurses #JobSearch #HealthcareJobs

👩‍⚕️ We’re hiring an RN for our Disease Prevention team! M–F schedule, no burnout, real community impact, and great benefits. Apply now ⬇️ 👉 bit.ly/4p4Tc3W #NowHiring #NurseJobs #RNcareers #PublicHealth #IowaNurses #JobSearch #HealthcareJobs

Home Care staff from CG Public Health were out in the community again—checking blood pressure, helping with paperwork, and making health care make sense for real people. 🩺 That’s My Public Health