Black Hawk County Public Health News
April 30, 2021
52.8% of Black Hawk County residents 18+ received at least one COVID-19 vaccine as of April 26, 2021.
Vaccine appointments, including walk-in clinics, are widely available for Iowans age 16+. Visit https://www.bhcpublichealth.org/covid-19/vaccine-information for scheduling links and phone numbers.
MERCYONE
319-272-1111, scheduling hours vary, please listen to recorded message for updated times
PEOPLES COMMUNITY HEALTH CLINIC
319-874-3000, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday
UNITYPOINT HEALTH
319-226-2600, 7:30 am – 4:00 pm, Monday - Friday
BLACK HAWK COUNTY PHARMACIES
Most pharmacies in Black Hawk County are now offering the COVID-19 vaccine by appointment. Visit the Black Hawk County Public Health Vaccination website for scheduling links. https://www.bhcpublichealth.org/covid-19/vaccine-information.
Over the past year, we have spent a lot of time telling Americans what they cannot do, what they should not do. Today, I’m going to tell you some of the things you can do if you are fully vaccinated. - CDC Director Rochelle Walensky.
The data could not be clearer at this point: if you are fully vaccinated, two weeks beyond your last shot, you are nearly 100% protected against death from COVID.Vaccines can save your own life, but they can also save your grandmother’s life, your co-workers life, the grocery store clerk, or the delivery person… - President Joe Biden
I wanted to get back to some sense of normalcy. - Black HawkCounty Supervisor Dan Trelka
(Look for a social media video premiere on May 5 featuring Supervisor Trelka sharing why he chose to TAKE A SHOT.)
Black Hawk County Public Health experts are available Monday – Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm to answer your questions or assist with appointments at
319-292-2360. Iowans may also call the 2-1-1 vaccine navigator system for assistance with appointment scheduling.