Services at Henry County Public Health, Iowa

Henry County Public Health provides many services to residents of all ages including:

Car seat safety checks – with a certified Child Passenger Safety Technician
Care For Yourself program – assistance with breast and cervical cancer screenings
CARE LINKS – blood pressure monitoring program
Community blood pressure screening clinics – we can also check your blood pressure at the office during business hours (you may want to call ahead to make sure that a nurse is available)
General Assistance – financial assistance program with strict eligibility guidelines
Happy Feet – foot care program
Health navigation – we can help you navigate the health care system and find the services you need. We can also provide Medicaid (state insurance) and Emergency Medicaid (presumptive eligibility) application assistance
Immunizations – for all ages
Lead Poisoning Prevention – includes lead testing for children
Newborn Nurse Visitor Program – includes breastfeeding support from a Certified Lactation Specialist
Stepping On – 7-week fall prevention program
STI/HIV/Hepatitis C testing – we also have free condoms to help prevent diseases
Walk with Ease – 6-week walking program

Food permits or complaints about restaurants – click here to visit Lee County Health Department’s website or call 319-372-5225
Food illness reporting – if you suspect food poisoning, call Iowa’s IowaSic hotline at 1-844-469-2742 or complete the online form here.
Radon testing – visit Iowa HHS’s website
Septic permits, well water tests, and other environmental health services – call Regional Utility Service System’s (RUSS) at 319-385-1223
WIC clinic appointments – call 319-209-2850

Guidance for risk exposure to rabies due to an animal bite or contact with a bat and provide information on proper post exposure treatment.
Communicable disease follow-up – includes responding to cases of infectious diseases like tuberculosis, measles, pertussis, hepatitis, or foodborne illnesses. Public Health works with partners to quickly identify and report diseases, track how they may be spread, and take action to prevent more people from getting sick. This work helps keep schools, workplaces, and communities healthy and safe.
Community outreach and education – we provide presentations to schools, businesses, civic groups and more about health topics or areas of concern.
Emergency preparedness – Public Health works to be prepared to respond to a range of public health threats, including but not limited to infectious diseases, natural disasters, and biological, chemical, and radiological events. We do this through planning, training, and exercise efforts with other agencies in our region.
Tuberculosis testing & medication monitoring – we provide TB skin tests. If there is a case of active tuberculosis we investigate and locate any individuals exposed. We work closely with the state and provide medication as needed for treatment or prevention measures.
Wellness collaboration and outreach – in partnership with Healthy Henry County Communities.