1+ day, 4+ hour ago   (99+ words) westerniowatoday.com (Auburn, AL) — With children back in school now, health officials say it’s the start of respiratory virus season. Amy Pridemore at Auburn University’s College of Nursing says not every sniffle means you need to head to the doctors....

1+ day, 10+ hour ago   (98+ words) westerniowatoday.com (Undated) — September is Life Insurance Awareness Month, a reminder for Iowans to make sure their policies are up to date and to make sure they’re properly covered. Russell Gibson, Consumer Advocate with the Iowa Insurance Division, says this…...

4+ day, 1+ hour ago   (387+ words) (Atlantic) Nearly 40 students from the CAM Community Schools and Griswold Community Schools Hope Squads gathered at Atlantic City Park today to “Chalk the Walk” ahead of tonight’s Suicide Awareness Walk. Students spent the afternoon filling the sidewalks around the park…...

4+ day, 6+ hour ago   (181+ words) westerniowatoday.com Kacey Peterson, LMHC to Examine Popular Mental Health Trends at September Healthy U (Atlantic) Cass Health’s next Healthy U presentation, “Help or Hype? Taking a Closer Look at the Latest Mental Health and Wellness Trends,” will be held…...

6+ day, 1+ hour ago   (253+ words) westerniowatoday.com Healthy Cass County to Bring Regional Substance Misuse and Recovery Providers Together for Community Roundtable (Atlantic) Healthy Cass County will bring together local and regional substance misuse, recovery, behavioral health, healthcare, and social service providers for a Substance…...

1+ week, 10+ hour ago   (106+ words) westerniowatoday.com (Undated) — September is Suicide Prevention Month. Hannah Wesolowski, the Chief Advocacy Officer at the National Alliance on Mental Illness, says those struggling with mental health issues don’t have to feel alone. Wesolowski says 988 has helped millions who have…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (126+ words) westerniowatoday.com (Undated) — Americans need to get outside more to better their health. That’s the conclusion from a new survey of how long people spend with mother nature. Dr. Jay Maddock at Texas A and M University is highlighting The…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (76+ words) westerniowatoday.com (Undated) — September is World Alzheimer’s Month which includes a campaign to raise awareness on Alzheimer’s disease. Doctor Sandra Darling with the Cleveland Clinic says mild forgetfulness can be a normal part of aging, but memory lapses that impact…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (142+ words) Pottawattamie County Emergency Management Director Doug Reed said the county will mark the month by hosting its sixth annual Preparedness Fair on Thursday, September 17, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Pottawattamie County Emergency Operations Center. The proclamation notes that disasters and emergencies…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (427+ words) westerniowatoday.com Western Iowa's Most Trusted News Source 413 Chestnut Street - Atlantic, IA 50022 - 712-243-6885 State News: Tobacco Tax Poll, Disaster Aid, Spending Investigation and Newton Exposure Poll: Majority Of Iowans Support Raising Tobacco Taxes (Des Moines, IA) — A majority of likely Iowa…...