Siouxland District Health Podcasts

Respiratory Illnesses

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!

Diabetes Awareness

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.

Breast Cancer Awareness

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. 

Emergency Preparedness

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.

Immunizations

Episode 19 Community Health Podcast- It's back to school time! Public Health Nurse Sarah Blatchford talks about the importance of back to school shots and other immunization services at SDHD.

Food Policy, Container Gardening, & Morningside U!

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: [email protected]   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

Health Maintenance and Homemaker Personal Care Programs

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

Mental Health

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. 

Public Health

Episode 15 Community Health Outreach Podcast-It's Public Health Week! Health Director Kevin Grieme talks in detail of the importance of public health.

Tuberculosis (TB)

Episode 14 Community Health Outreach Podcast- March 24th is World TB Day! RN Amber Hunwardsen discusses the TB services SDHD offers and explains the differences between active and latent TB.

Heart Health & The WISEWOMAN Program

Episode 13 Community Health Outreach Podcast-February is Heart Health Month! Ana Lopez and Elizabeth Hanson discuss importance of heart health and SDHD's WISEWOMAN program. 

Syphilis & STI Roundtable

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

Radon

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/4c4pnu8j State Maps of Radon Zones: https://www.epa.gov/radon/state-maps-radon-zones

Tobacco & Vaping

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. 

Tobacco & Vaping

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. 

I-Smile

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

I-Smile

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

Hawk-I

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!

Rabies-What You Need to Know

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!

Monkeypox

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!

Breastfeeding

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!

COVID-19 Update-07/29/22

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

Lead & Childhood Immunizations

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!

Well Water Testing

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. 

Food Safety

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. 

Rise of Syphilis in Siouxland

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.

Home Visitation Program

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. 

Disability & Inclusion

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

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Our first Siouxland Outreach podcast is all about Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STIs) and SDHD's STI testing services. 

Early COVID Treatment with SDHD and Local Physicians

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.

Sleep and Health featuring Dr. James Case, Director of UnityPoint-St. Luke's Sleep Disorder Lab

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.

The growing sport of Pickle Ball, with John Byrnes of Sioux City Parks and Rec

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.

Footwear and Health- Nick Kolterman

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

Prenatal Exercise-Jacque Perez

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.

Setting up COVID-19 central test site in Siouxland, Process for Tracking & Monitoring Case

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. 

Covid-19: Social distancing and how it impacts the community, availability of test kits in Siouxland

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.

Coronavirus: Cases in Iowa, defining what exposure is, self-quarantine, and more

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.

Latest update on Corona Virus Outbreak-Travel advisories, U.S. cases, testing, and more

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. 

Process for Inspecting Food Establishments

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

Coronavirus Outbreak-Update with Tyler Brock

Siouxland District Health Deputy Director, Tyler Brock gives us an update on the coronavirus outbreak. In this episode, Tyler talks about the updated name given to the coronavirus, talks about why patients are in quarantine in Omaha, and much more.  

Coronavirus: What you need to know about the coronavirus outbreak

Siouxland District Health Department's Deputy Director Tyler Brock, shares the latest information on the coronavirus outbreak in China and the U.S. Listen as Tyler shares details on the public needs to know about the virus. 

Radon Action Month

January is considered Radon Action Month. Radon is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless gas that can leak into your home. In the United States, radon is considered the second leading cause of lung cancer, with smoking being the leading cause. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recommends that all Iowa homes be tested for radon and homes with levels over 4 pCi/L be fixed. Listen as Alicia Sanders, Environmental Specialist with the Siouxland District Health Department, talks about radon ...

Environmental Health-Food Safety

Alicia Sanders & Ivy Bremer join the podcast to share information on what the Environmental Health Division does to promote health and safety in Iowa. Listen as Alicia and Ivy discuss conducting food inspections across Northwest Iowa and share tips on safely preparing meals during the holiday season!

Flu Vaccinations with Heidi Nelson

Listen as Heidi Nelson shares why it's important to get your flu vaccine this season.

Walking School Bus

Listen as Health Promotion Specialist Angela Drent, talk about the walking school bus event and the communities participating this year.

Tyler Podcast-June 28