Black Hawk County Public Health

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

September 17, 2025

Contact: Black Hawk County Public Health

Phone: (319) 291-2413

publichealth@blackhawkcounty.iowa.gov

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New Mobile Health Clinic to Deliver Essential Services Across Black Hawk County and Surrounding Areas

Black Hawk County Public Health, with support from Black Hawk County, is proud to announce the launch of its new mobile health clinic, a state-of-the-art unit designed to bring vital health services to Black Hawk County and neighboring communities. This initiative aims to eliminate barriers to care by meeting people where they are.

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“Whether due to distance, cost, or other logistical challenges, many individuals and families struggle to get the care they need,” said Disa Cornish, Chair of the Black Hawk County Board of Health. “Transportation is a significant barrier for many people when they are seeking access to services. One way that we can help is to remove the need for transportation at all. The mobile health clinic will bring important health services directly to the community to promote and protect health and prevent disease.”

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To support this initiative, the Black Hawk County Board of Supervisors set aside American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to make the mobile health clinic a reality.

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“Public Health are the quiet hands working every day to keep us all safe,” added Black Hawk County Supervisor Chris Schwartz. “The Board chose to invest in this new mobile clinic so that critical public health services like testing, screenings, and treatments can now be delivered where the people are, in communities large and small across Black Hawk County." 

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The mobile health clinic is equipped with two confidential exam rooms, an accessible restroom, vaccine and specimen storage, and a blood draw station.

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Depending on event and location, the mobile clinic can provide the following services to eligible individuals:

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· Vaccinations for children and adults

· Lead testing and oral health screenings for children

· Free sexual health services, including HIV/STI screenings and condoms

· Free harm reduction kits

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For details on eligibility requirements, visit the Black Hawk County Public Health website.

Opening Event: Free Health Services for the Community

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This fall marks the beginning of our launch of our mobile health clinic, with more events rolling out in spring 2026. Community members in need of services are encouraged to attend the mobile health clinic’s first event on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at 1605 Lafayette St. in Waterloo, located in the parking lot of the Northeast Iowa Food Bank.

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Services available will be:

· Free HIV/STI testing

· Free MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccinations for children and adults who need them

· Community resource information from the Northeast Iowa Food Bank and Operation Threshold

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This event is weather-permitting, and all services are provided at no cost to attendees and available on a walk-in, first-come, first-served basis. To determine if you or your child need the MMR vaccine, please visit our measles 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.

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