Black Hawk County Public Health

Information about keeping children's mouths healthy through oral health prevention.

Black Hawk County Public Health (BHCPH) joins with others in the community to build a strong foundation for healthy people and healthy communities. The Board of Health priorities are driven by our vision and mission as well as the community health improvement priorities of mental health & trauma and food insecurity.

As a precautionary measure, Seneca Foods Corporation is announcing a voluntary recall of mislabeled Hy-Vee Turkey gravy in glass jars that actually contain beef gravy.

Read more on a recall on craft buttons Parents and caregivers of toddlers and young children who may have consumed potentially contaminated pouches should contact their child’s healthcare provider about getting a blood test.

An update on the cinnamon applesauce recall. Parents and caregivers of toddlers and young children who may have consumed potentiallyl contaminated pouches should contact their child’s healthcare provider about getting a blood test.

The FDA is advising parents and caregivers not to buy or feed WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches to children because the product may contain elevated levels of lead. Parents and caregivers of toddlers and young children who may have consumed WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches should contact their child’s healthcare provider about getting a blood test.

It’s the time of year when families gather to celebrate the holiday season. No family gathering would be complete without a holiday meal, so make sure you add food safety to the menu and reduce the chances of foodborne illness.

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.

Winter is coming, and with it, the season of respiratory illness. No one has time to get sick, so protect yourself the best you can, by getting vaccinated against flu and COVID-19 viruses.

Information regarding the free breast and cervical cancer screening program, Care for Yourself.

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

Here are some common Frequently Asked Questions about accessing sexual health services at the Black Hawk County Public Health Center.

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.