Black Hawk County Public Health

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.

October is National Children's Health Month. All month long, Black Hawk County Public Health is highlighting services we offer that prevent, promote, and protect the health of our youngest members of Black Hawk County.

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.

BHCPH has released the COVID-19 After Action Report that includes a comprehensive timeline and narrative of the COVID-19 response efforts in Black Hawk County.

Black Hawk County Public Health(BHPCH) is marking National Public Health Week April 3-9, with the theme “Celebrate Culture. Celebrate Health.”

Black Hawk County Public Health’s I-Smile Program delivered certificates to the cities of Waterloo and Cedar Falls in recognition of the Water Fluoridation Quality Award from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Black Hawk County Public Health will hold a Public Hearing on March 6, 2023 at 9 am, to address the adoption of the revised Regulation 1-99, Water Wells. Stakeholders are invited to attend this hearing, to ask questions and share comments or concerns regarding the proposed changes to this regulation.

A free dental care event for children ages 1-13 on Friday, February 17. Appointments will be scheduled at Kimball and Beecher Dentistry from 8 am – 12 pm at 4501 Prairie Parkway, Cedar Falls.

Black Hawk County Public Health announces the release of the FY23-25 Community Health Improvement Plan.

January is Radon Action Month. Black Hawk County Public Health will provide radon education and sell short-term radon test kits for $10 at five locations this month. Kits are also available at Black Hawk County Public Health, 1407 Independence Avenue, 5th Floor, Waterloo, during normal business hours.