Black Hawk County Public Health

Black Hawk County and the state of Iowa are experiencing high levels of respiratory illness. This release outlines ways to slow the spread of viruses in the community.

Join the Black Hawk County Board of Health. Applications are due December, 1.

Black Hawk County Public Health is hosting a community COVID-19 booster clinic on Friday, November 18 from 8:30-11:30 am and 1-6 pm at the Public Health Center located on the 5th Floor of the Pinecrest Building, 1407 Independence Avenue, Waterloo.

The director of Black Hawk County Public Health, Dr. Nafissa Cisse Egbuonye, is stepping down from her role as the head of the department effective October 21. She will be moving into a leadership position with Molina Healthcare of Iowa. Deputy Director Kaitlin Emrich will oversee the department in the transition.

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

Local public health departments in Iowa have been coordinating with the state health department to investigate cases and contacts of monkeypox, as well as coordinating vaccination of eligible individuals. Read full release for complete information.

The Black Hawk County Board of Health announces a Public Hearing to address the adoption of a Lead-Based Paint Regulation. This meeting will beheld at 7:30 AM, April 27, 2022, at the Pinecrest Building, 1407Independence Ave. 4t Floor, Room 420. This hearing will be held ate beginning of the regularly scheduled Board of Health meeting.

Black Hawk County Public Health is recognizing National STD Awareness Week, April 10-16 with a campaign to encourage testing, treatment, and conversations with your partners. The Public Health Center clinic is located on the 5th floor of the Pinecrest Building at 1407 Independence Avenue, Waterloo. Clinic hours are Monday- Thursday from8:30 -11:30 am and 1-4 pm. Call 319-291-2413 for an appointment. Satellite testing is also available, and locations are listed on the Health Department website.

Black Hawk County Public Health announced today it has been awarded national accreditation from the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB). Accreditation through PHAB demonstrates the Health Department’s capacity to carry out the essential public health services, manage an effective health department, maintain consistent communications with the governing entity, and have a strong commitment to serving the community.

Black Hawk County Public Health's sexual health services are now available at the ACE-SAP Free Clinic.

The following press release was released by IDPH on 2/16/22 regarding COVID-19Reporting changes on the IDPH website.‍ Vaccine and testing information can also be found on this website at https://www.bhcpublichealth.org/covid-19.

Black Hawk County Public Health's sexual health services have been expanded to Bremer County.

Free dental services for children on 2/18/22.

This is an update from the Black Hawk County Health Department on the current status of COVID-19 response in Black Hawk County.