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
Healthy Aging Fair – October 7th
Held at Calvary Baptist Church in Mt. Pleasant from 9:30-11:30am. We will have flu shots, blood pressure screening, hearing screening, depression screening, and several community resource tables. More details to…
Health Alerts
Iowa Health Officials Confirm Measles Cases in Southern Iowa, Release Locations of Potential Measles Exposures
PRESS RELEASE DES MOINES, Iowa – The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and local public health agencies are responding to an outbreak of measles in southern Iowa.…
Taylor Fresh Foods Recalls Iceberg Lettuce from Central Mexico Because of Possible Health Risk
On July 17, 2026, Taylor Farms initiated a recall of all iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico. The recall notice includes iceberg lettuce sold at retail stores (including Marketside-brand product available…
Foodborne outbreak causing Cyclospora infection is spreading nationwide
Cyclosporiasis is an intestinal illness caused by the microscopic parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis, also known as Cyclospora. It usually causes a watery diarrheal illness that can last anywhere from nine to 43 days…