Health & Wellness

posted by Colette Rossiter on Wednesday, November 23, 2022 It's only November, but locally we're already beginning to see the predicted “triple threat” of respiratory illnesses…RSV, Influenza (flu), and COVID-19. Strep infections are also on the rise. The risk of co-infections is real. Someone can be infected with two viruses at the same time, making one very sick and increasing risk of hospitalization.

posted by Colette Rossiter on Friday, September 9, 2022 Are you planning to join thousands of others at the Clay County Fair? Who doesn't love the exhibits, the rides, the abundance of fun foods and, of course the animals? It's safe to say we touch A LOT of things at the fair! My hope of that everyone who visits the fair takes home wonderful memories…. NOT an illness!

posted by Dr. Sergio Plucker Billups on Thursday, August 11, 2022 Anxiety is a common experience that is felt by each of us at many times throughout our lives. At times, anxiety can be debilitating, causing people to avoid situations and can lead to other health issues due to chronic distress. Dr. Plucker-Billups discusses the symptoms of anxiety disorders and how individuals can receive help to cope with their anxiety in his latest blog.

posted by Dr. David Keith, DO on Thursday, June 23, 2022 Is your head pounding... Again? If you suffer from chronic headaches, you may be a candidate for Botox injections to help prevent headaches before they start. As a family medicine physician, I have sought additional training to become certified in providing relief from chronic headaches using Botox, as has physician assistant Jason Zinnel.

posted by Colette Rossiter on Thursday, June 16, 2022 The “dog days” of summer seem to have arrived early this year! According to the calendar, summer doesn't officially begin until June 21st. Yet here were are, battling the heat and humidity of a typical Iowa day in July. Colette Rossiter from Clay County Public Health shares tips on avoiding the heat in her latest blog.