Henry County Public Health offers programs and services to protect and promote the health of all people in all communities. We focus on preventing people from getting sick or hurt.
Henry County Public Health
Promoting and Protecting Your Health
We also lead the Healthy Henry County Communities wellness coalition that focuses on partnerships and collaboration to improve the overall well-being of all those who live, learn, work, and play here.
One of the Essential Public Health Services is to inform and educate people about health, factors that influence it, and how to improve it.
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Events
Ask a Nurse – February 25th
Join us for a monthly series of informal sessions designed to connect the community with a friendly public health nurse. The program aims to provide easy-to-understand health education while giving…
Health Alerts
Influenza Activity Very High in Iowa
According to the latest data from Iowa HHS, influenza activity has reached the Very High level. Both emergency room and inpatient visits with influenza have been increasing and multiple schools…
Respiratory Illness Season is Here – Are You Protected?
The temperatures are dropping, the air is getting dry, and we are all spending more time indoors and in close proximity to others. That’s the perfect recipe for respiratory illnesses…
Cinnamon Recall
Through product testing by state programs and confirmed by the FDA, the FDA has determined that some ground cinnamon products contain elevated levels of lead and that exposure to these…