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December 2, 2025 in News, Public Health

Ways to Stay Healthy for Holidays During Flu & Respiratory Illness Season

As families prepare to gather for holiday celebrations, Delaware County Public Health (DCPH) is reminding the community of simple steps that can help protect against influenza, RSV and other respiratory illnesses.  Local and statewide data show an increase in influenza-like illnesses and respiratory infections as colder weather settles. As reported...

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November 12, 2025 in Auxiliary, Cardiac Rehabilitation, News

RMC Auxiliary Donates $5,000 for New Cardiac Rehab Equipment

Patients recovering from a heart attack, heart failure or other cardiac conditions at Regional Medical Center (RMC) in Manchester will now have access to additional state-of-the-art exercise equipment thanks to a generous $5,000 donation from the RMC Auxiliary. The funds were used to purchase a NuStep Recumbent Cross Trainer (seated,...

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November 5, 2025 in News, Public Health

Delaware County Public Health Reminds Residents to Utilize Radon Test Kits

Delaware County Public Health (DCPH) reminds residents who picked up free radon test kits in September to utilize them promptly. Often called the “invisible killer”, radon is an odorless, colorless and tasteless gas that’s harmful to people’s health. As many as 5 in 7 homes across Iowa have elevated radon...

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September 15, 2025 in News, Public Health

Free Radon Test Kits Available for Delaware County Residents

Through a recent grant awarded by the Foundation for the Future of Delaware County, Delaware County Public Health (DCPH) is able to provide free radon test kits to Delaware County residents.  Radon is the number one cause of lung cancer among individuals who have never smoked, causing over 21,000 lung...

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August 20, 2025 in News, Public Health

Upcoming Online Meeting to Discuss Cancer in Delaware County

An online public meeting to discuss cancer in Delaware County will be held on Monday, September 15, 2025 from 8-9AM.  The Iowa Cancer Registry and University of Iowa College of Public Health, in collaboration with the Iowa Cancer Consortium, University of Iowa Health Care Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center, and Iowa...

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