FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 06, 2025
Contact: Black Hawk County Public Health
Phone: (319) 291-2413
publichealth@blackhawkcounty.iowa.gov
Black Hawk County Public Health Expands Clinic Hours to Increase Access to Care
Black Hawk County Public Health is proud to announce an expansion of clinic hours to better serve residents of Black Hawk County and surrounding areas. In a continued effort to provide equitable and accessible healthcare services, the Public Health Center will now accept scheduled appointments and walk-ins Monday through Friday from 8 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 3:30 p.m.
Since its founding, the Black Hawk County Public Health clinic has been committed to delivering essential health services, ensuring that individuals and families receive the care they need. This expansion reflects our ongoing mission to remove barriers to healthcare access and meet the evolving needs of our community.
Services available at the Public Health Center include:
• HIV and sexually transmitted infection screening, counseling, and treatment
• PrEP and Hepatitis C referrals to care
• Adult vaccines at no cost (eligibility requirements apply)
• Well-child exams (eligibility requirements apply)
• Childhood vaccines at no cost (eligibility requirements apply)
• Sports physicals for $20.00
Community members are encouraged to visit Black Hawk County Public Health's website to learn more about available services and how we continue to serve the region.
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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 public health services, visit the Black Hawk County Public Health website.