FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 21, 2025
Contact: Black Hawk County Public Health
Phone: (319) 291-2413
publichealth@blackhawkcounty.iowa.gov
Free Walk-In Testing Event Offered in Waverly
Black Hawk County Public Health, in partnership with Bremer County Health Department, is offering free and confidential testing for sexually transmitted infections (STIs), HIV, and Hepatitis C on Thursday, July 24, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 301 1st St. NW, Waverly, IA, 50677.
No appointment is needed, and all services are available on a walk-in basis. Testing is quick, private, and provided by trained public health professionals. The last patient will be accepted at 1:30 p.m. Attendees should enter through Door #4 of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church.
While supplies last, individuals who complete a test will receive a free $20 gift card.
Why Get Tested?
• Hepatitis C, HIV, and many STIs can be present without symptoms.
• Early detection leads to better treatment and helps prevent transmission.
• Testing is a simple, empowering step toward protecting your health and your community.
For questions or more information, call Black Hawk County Public Health at (319) 291-2413. For more information on sexual health services available year-round, visit the Black Hawk County Public Health website.
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Black Hawk County Public Health exists to ensure that people in our community have equitable opportunities and resources to lead healthier, more fulfilling, and longer lives. Established in 1969, the health department's mission is to protect people in our community from health hazards, promote healthy behaviors, and prevent disease. Black Hawk County Public Health was accredited by the National Public Health Accreditation Board in 2022. For more information about health department services visit the Black Hawk County Public Health website.