Black Hawk County Public Health

Information you need for Colorectal Cancer Screening.

Give Kids a Smile in the Cedar Valley Day

Information about keeping children's mouths healthy through oral health prevention.

Doulas are trained, non-clinical professionals who provide physical, emotional, and informational support throughout pregnancy, childbirth, and after baby arrives. Having a trained and trusted doula who can help the parent-to-be make healthy decisions and choose proper prenatal care can make a difference in maternal health and birth outcomes.

Black Hawk County Public Health (BHCPH) joins with others in the community to build a strong foundation for healthy people and healthy communities. The Board of Health priorities are driven by our vision and mission as well as the community health improvement priorities of mental health & trauma and food insecurity.

As a precautionary measure, Seneca Foods Corporation is announcing a voluntary recall of mislabeled Hy-Vee Turkey gravy in glass jars that actually contain beef gravy.

An update on the cinnamon applesauce recall. Parents and caregivers of toddlers and young children who may have consumed potentiallyl contaminated pouches should contact their child’s healthcare provider about getting a blood test.

Read more on a recall on craft buttons Parents and caregivers of toddlers and young children who may have consumed potentially contaminated pouches should contact their child’s healthcare provider about getting a blood test.

The FDA is advising parents and caregivers not to buy or feed WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches to children because the product may contain elevated levels of lead. Parents and caregivers of toddlers and young children who may have consumed WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches should contact their child’s healthcare provider about getting a blood test.

It’s the time of year when families gather to celebrate the holiday season. No family gathering would be complete without a holiday meal, so make sure you add food safety to the menu and reduce the chances of foodborne illness.

After an extensive search, the Black Hawk County Board of Health unanimously named Kaitlin Emrich, MPH as the new Public Health Director in a special meeting today. Emrich is currently serving as the Interim Director.

Winter is coming, and with it, the season of respiratory illness. No one has time to get sick, so protect yourself the best you can, by getting vaccinated against flu and COVID-19 viruses.

October is National Children's Health Month. All month long, Black Hawk County Public Health is highlighting services we offer that prevent, promote, and protect the health of our youngest members of Black Hawk County.

Information regarding the free breast and cervical cancer screening program, Care for Yourself.

Black Hawk County is currently experiencing increased levels of West Nile Virus within the adult mosquito population, raising the potential for human cases.