Black Hawk County Public Health | Prevent. Promote. Protect.

Measles

Measles continues to be a growing concern in the United States.

Black Hawk County Public Health provides the MMR vaccine at no cost for individuals who are not up to date.

Schedule an appointment by calling (319) 291-2413.

Public Health Center

Sexual Health and Child Health Services available
Monday-Friday 8:00-11:30 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m.

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Mobile Clinic

Our new mobile health clinic will soon be available for residents.

Get Vaccinated. Get Boosted.

Uninsured and underinsured Iowans may qualify for no-cost vaccines through the Vaccines for Children and Vaccines for Adults programs.

Learn More About the VFC and VFA Programs.\

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Local Public Health Agencies Urge Vaccination During Measles Resurgence

05292025_Joint Press Release_Local Public Health Agencies Urge Vaccination During Nationwide Measles Resurgence

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Public Health Center Expands Clinic Hours

05062025_Press Release_Black Hawk County Public Health Expands Clinic Hours to Increase Access to Care

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Meeting to Discuss Cancer in Black Hawk County Scheduled

04152025_Press Release_Community Meeting to Discuss Cancer in Black Hawk County Set for Monday, May 12

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HPV Vaccine Information

Getting vaccinated against the HPV virus can prevent HPV related cancers. Learn more about the virus and vaccine.

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Come Work With Us!

Public health is important! Want to make a difference in the community? Come work with us! Apply today!

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Sexual Health Services

Black Hawk County Public Health offers confidential HIV and STD testing and treatment, as well as prevention education and disease follow up.

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Our Vision for a Healthy Community

(English) Health. Healthy people. Healthy communities.

Our Mission: Prevent. Promote. Protect.

Care For Yourself Program

(Español) Salud. Gente sana. Comunidades saludables.

(Marshallese) Ejmour. Armej ro rejmour. Jukjukinbed eo ejmour.

(Bosanski) Zdravlje. Zdravi ljudi. Zdrave zajednice.

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Black Hawk County Public Health

We exist to ensure that people in our community have the opportunity and resources to lead healthier, more fulfilling, and longer lives.

Our Vision & Mission Meet Our Board of Health National PHAB Accreditation