Black Hawk County Public Health was established as a full service agency in 1969 under the authority of Chapter 137 of the Code of Iowa. In March, 2022 the department achieved national accreditation from the Public Health Accreditation Board. Black Hawk County Public Health helps people live healthier lives through prevention, promotion, and protection.
Black Hawk County Public Health is committed to these guiding principles:
We work together across departments, with community partners, and with the public to solve problems and serve our residents.
We are here to serve our community with professionalism, respect, and a focus on their needs.
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We embrace creative thinking and new approaches to improve how we serve the public.
We use time, resources, and energy wisely to maximize impact and minimize waste.
We take responsibility for our actions and decisions, both as individuals and as a government, ensuring we meet our obligations to one another and to the community we serve.
We operate in an open, honest, and accessible way to build public trust.
We manage public funds with care, integrity, and a commitment to long-term sustainability.