Healthy Cass County is showing up at the Cass County Fair in a big way this year. Healthy Cass County is co-hosting multiple booths in the Commercial Buildings of the Cass County Fair from Friday, July 30th, through Monday, August 2nd. Together with Cass County Iowa State University Extension and Outreach and PROSPER, Healthy Cass County is co-hosting a large booth on Mental Wellbeing. Mental Health was identified as the number one health need in Cass County in the 2021 Community Health Needs Assessment, taken by over 470 people from across the county. The mental wellbeing booth is designed to help people learn about how to take care of their own mental wellbeing and support friends and community members when they face challenges. The booth provides information on resources available to people in Cass County, and offers giveaways designed to help people relax.

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In addition to the mental wellbeing booth, Healthy Cass County is co-hosting another booth in the commercial building sharing information on resources in Cass County including food programs such as Grow Another Row and Cass County food pantries, as well as West Central Community Action programs including Head Start, childcare resources, and more.
COVID-19 Vaccines Available at Fair On Saturday, July 31, a nurse will be offering free COVID-19 vaccines at the Healthy Cass County booth in the commercial building from 4:00-6:00 PM. No pre-registration is required, and walk-ups are welcome.

The vaccines offered at the fair booth will be Johnson & Johnson vaccines, which require only one shot and are available for people age 18 and over. The Healthy Cass County booth is also providing information on where to find COVID-19 tests and vaccines in Cass County for people age 12 and older. Healthy Cass County is a community-focused volunteer network that promotes the health and wellbeing of Cass County residents. Healthy Cass County welcomes participants from across the county. For information on community wellness events or resources, follow Healthy Cass County on Facebook @HealthyCassCounty. Reach out to Cass County Wellness Coordinator Brigham Hoegh at bhoegh@iastate.edu or call 712-249-5870 for more information.