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08272024_Press Release_Increased West Nile Virus Detected in Black Hawk County Mosquitoes

Recent mosquito monitoring in Black Hawk County has found increased levels of West Nile Virus in adult mosquitoes.

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08122024_Press Release_Health Partners Release Community Health Survey

Health partners release community health survey.

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08122024_What Vaccines Do You Need?

Vaccines aren't just for kids! Find out how to know whether or not you're up to date on your vaccines.

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05292024_Press Release_Local Cities Receive Water Fluoridation Awards

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030124_ Colorectal Cancer Screening

Information you need for Colorectal Cancer Screening.

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020624 Give Kids A Smile Day

Give Kids a Smile in the Cedar Valley Day

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02012024- Say Cheese! Keeping Little Smiles Healthy!

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

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120123_Become a Doula, Improve Birth Outcomes

Doulas are trained, non-clinical professionals who provide physical, emotional, and informational support throughout pregnancy, childbirth, and after baby arrives. Having a trained and trusted doula who can help the parent-to-be make healthy decisions and choose proper prenatal care can make a difference in maternal health and birth outcomes.

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120123_BHCPH 2024 Advocacy Priorities

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.

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112223_PRODUCT RECALL_ HYVEE GRAVY

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.

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110823_PRODUCT RECALL_FDA Investigation of Elevated Lead Levels: Applesauce Pouches

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.

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110823_PRODUCT RECALL_CRAFT BUTTONS

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.

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110123_PRODUCT RECALL_FDA Advises Parents and Caregivers Not to Buy or Feed WanaBana Apple Cinnamon Fruit Puree Pouches

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.

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11012023_ Set a Place at the Table for Food Safety

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.

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10022023_BHCPH Press Release_BOH Names New Health Director

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.

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