Black Hawk County Public Health

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.

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

The Black Hawk County Board of Health approved a position statement recognizing the role that bias plays in community health outcomes.

Black Hawk County Public Health launched its new Data Hub, an innovative resource designed to provide the community with valuable information about the state of public health in Black Hawk County. The Data Hub is now live on the Black Hawk County Public Health website.

Black Hawk County Public Health is partnering with University of Northern Iowa (UNI) Student Health Center to offer sexual health services for students at UNI. Services provided by Black Hawk County Public Health are free and confidential.

BHCPH has released the COVID-19 After Action Report that includes a comprehensive timeline and narrative of the COVID-19 response efforts in Black Hawk County.

Black Hawk County Public Health(BHPCH) is marking National Public Health Week April 3-9, with the theme “Celebrate Culture. Celebrate Health.”

Black Hawk County Public Health’s I-Smile Program delivered certificates to the cities of Waterloo and Cedar Falls in recognition of the Water Fluoridation Quality Award from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

A free dental care event for children ages 1-13 on Friday, February 17. Appointments will be scheduled at Kimball and Beecher Dentistry from 8 am – 12 pm at 4501 Prairie Parkway, Cedar Falls.

Black Hawk County Public Health announces the release of the FY23-25 Community Health Improvement Plan.

January is Radon Action Month. Black Hawk County Public Health will provide radon education and sell short-term radon test kits for $10 at five locations this month. Kits are also available at Black Hawk County Public Health, 1407 Independence Avenue, 5th Floor, Waterloo, during normal business hours.

Black Hawk County and the state of Iowa are experiencing high levels of respiratory illness. This release outlines ways to slow the spread of viruses in the community.

The director of Black Hawk County Public Health, Dr. Nafissa Cisse Egbuonye, is stepping down from her role as the head of the department effective October 21. She will be moving into a leadership position with Molina Healthcare of Iowa. Deputy Director Kaitlin Emrich will oversee the department in the transition.

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

Local public health departments in Iowa have been coordinating with the state health department to investigate cases and contacts of monkeypox, as well as coordinating vaccination of eligible individuals. Read full release for complete information.