Siouxland District Health Podcast

Episode 23 Community Outreach Podcast- We took a little bit of a break but now our podcasts are back! Our first guest of the new year is Dr. Sandra Granger discussing respiratory illnesses!

Episode 22 Community Outreach Podcast- November is Diabetes Awareness Month! RN Health Coach Shannon Patton and RN Diabetic Educator Denis Houts from Siouxland Community Health Center discuss diabetes and the health center's chronic disease programs.

Episode 21 Community Outreach Podcast- It's Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Care for Yourself Program Workers Ana Lopez and Elizabeth Hanson talk about the importance of breast cancer screenings, self-exams, and SDHD's Care for Yourself program. 

Episode 20 Community Health Podcast- September is Emergency Preparedness Month! Emergency Preparedness Grant Coordinator Aimee Uhl talks about the importance of being prepared for an emergency and its role in public health.

Episode 18 Community Health Podcast- Morningside University's Dr. Thomas Paulsen joins the podcast to discuss Morningside's green house and rooted grant, as well as food policy and container gardening! Dr. Paulsen's email: Paulsent@morningside.edu A list of Siouxland's community gardens and additional information can be found here: https://www.siouxlanddistricthealth.org/services/health-promotion-prevention/nutrition/community-gardens

Episode 17 Community Health Outreach Podcast- Amber Hunwardsen and Kellie Zvigzdinas talk about SDHD's health maintenance and homemaker personal care programs.

Episode 16 Community Health Outreach Podcast-May is Mental Health Awareness month! Public Health Dietitian Emily Appel discusses WIC initiatives to combat mental health in the maternal health population. 

Episode 12 Community Health Outreach Podcast- Stacy McNear discusses dangers of Syphilis and the STI Roundtable.

Episode 11 Community Health Outreach Podcasat- Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States. In preparation for National Radon Month in January, Environmental Specialist Alicia Sanders discusses the importance of testing for Radon and what to do if Radon levels are high. Radon Zones Map: https://tinyurl.com/4c4pnu8jState Maps of Radon Zones: https://www.epa.gov/radon/state-maps-radon-zones

Episode 10 Community Health Outreach Podcast - Certified Prevention Specialist Joy Gonnerman and Health Promotion Specialist Anais Adame talk about tobacco and vaping control efforts in Woodbury county through Siouxland District  Health Department and Rosecrance Jackson. 

Episode 9 Community Health Outreach Podcast-I-Smile Oral Health Program Coordinator, Trista Delperdang discusses the I-Smile program and its benefits!

Ep. 8 Community Health Outreach Podcast- Woodbury County Hawk-I Outreach Coordinator Rosa Downs-Lupercio talks about Hawk-I services and how to find out if you qualify!

It is the time of year when people are most likely to have contact with bats and even though rabies in humans is rare, it is almost always fatal when someone is infected. Here is what you need to know about bats, rabies exposure, and possible treatment!

Concerned or have questions about Monkeypox? Deputy Director Tyler Brock provides need to know information in this podcast. Contact us at (712)279-6119 if you have additional questions!

Ep. 7 Community Health Outreach Podcast- Dietitian and WIC Breast Feeding Coordinator Sneha Virippil talks about World Breastfeeding WIC (Aug. 1st-7th) as well as breastfeeding services here at the health department!

Deputy Director Tyler Brock gives a current COVID-19 update. 

Ep. 6 Community Health Outreach Podcast- Environmental Specialist Alicia Sanders and Public Health Nurse and VFC Coordinator discuss lead safety and testing as well as childhood immunizations guidelines for back to school season!

Ep. 5 Community Health Outreach Podcast- Environmental Specialist Paige Nelson talks about well water safety and testing. We apologize for the audio as we had issue with the microphone. You can view the podcast on our YouTube page with subtitles. 

Ep. 4 Community Health Outreach Podcast- Summer is almost here and with it, comes temporary food stands and sweltering heat! Environmental Specialists Ivy Bremer and Alicia Sanders talk about the importance of food safety, inspections, and how to report possible illnesses from food. 

Syphilis cases continue to increase in Siouxland. Tyler Brock with SDHD visits with Jodie Liebe from Iowa Department of Public Health to discuss the concerns and raise awareness of this potentially serious infection.

Ep. 3 Community Health Outreach Podcast- April is Child Abuse Prevention Month which recognizes families and communities working together to prevent child abuse and neglect.  HOPES Program Manager, Lexi Klemish, and Family Referral Specialist, Elizabeth Hanson, talk about SDHD's Home Visitation Program and how they provide support and resources to families. 

Ep. 2 Community Health Outreach Podcast-Health Promotion Specialist Angela Drent provides information on disability and inclusion efforts in the community. 

Tyler Brock with Siouxland District Health Department is joined by Dr. Mike Kafka and Dr. Steven Warrington to discuss treatment of COVID-19.  Treating COVID early can prevent serious illness, but people are often hesitant to seek medical care.

Dr. James Case talks about why sleep is so important for our health. Dr. Case discusses the role sleep has on our overall health, how we can determine if we're getting enough sleep, common sleep disorders, and shares tips/recommendations for improving quality of sleep.

Sioux City Parks and Rec Recreation Supervisor John Byrnes, talks about the growing popularity of Pickle Ball, where you can play in Sioux City, and talks about the other rec activities offered.

Jacque Perez, Wellness Director of the Norm Watts Sr. YMCA discusses the benefits of exercise for pregnant women, safe exercises to do, and exercises to avoid.

Nick Kolterman Board Certified Pedorthist and Owner of Fit My Feet stores, discusses the impact footwear has on our health and gives tips on what you should look for when buying shoes for physical activity

In this episode of the Siouxland District Health podcast, Tyler Brock talks about the process of launching the Siouxland testing location and how SDHD tracks and monitors positive COVID-19 cases. Tyler also points out several key factors to consider when attempting to compare cases in the U.S. to other counties.For more updates on the Corona Virus outbreak check out Siouxland District Health Department's YouTube Channel.

March 19, 2020: Deputy Director Tyler Brock, explains how the "Social Distancing" approach is helping to protecting our at risk population and talks about the availability of Covid-19 test kits in the Siouxland community.

Siouxland District Health Department Deputy Director Tyler Brock, shares an update on the confirmed cases in Iowa and how Siouxland District Health is preparing the community for the virus. Tyler also helps explain what exposure and "close contact", as well as protocols for self-quarantine.

In this episode, Deputy Director Tyler Brock, shares the latest updates on the corona virus situation as of March 3, 2020. Listen in on this episode as Tyler updates us on the current cases in the United States, shares the latest travel advisory info, and answers the question of what's going on with medical face masks.

SDHD Environmental Health Specialists Alicia Sanders and Ivy Bremer, walk us through the process of conducting food establishment inspections in the Northwest Iowa region.