Black Hawk County Public Health

Black Hawk County Health Fact Sheets and Survey

Review the fact sheets on mental health & trauma, healthy eating, and equity, along with emerging health issues. Then complete a short survey providing feedback on the current priorities for community health as well as how COVID-19 impacted these priorities. Please complete the survey by June 13, 2022.

Community Health Assessment Initial Results Summary

This document is a summary of the initial results from the Community Health Assessment (CHA) that was conducted in 2022 to identify the current health status and social/economic needs of Black Hawk County using input from the community.

Community Health Status Assessment (2022)

Black Hawk County Health Department, in collaboration with community stakeholders, is using the MAPP process to develop a community health assessment (CHA) and community health improvement plan (CHIP). MAPP (Mobilizing for Action through Planning and Partnerships) is a community-wide strategic planning process for improving public health, as well as an action-oriented process to help communities prioritize public health issues, identify resources for addressing them, and take action. MAPP provides a framework, guidance, structure, and best practices for developing healthy communities.

Community Health Assessment Initial Results Summary

An easy-to-share overview of the 2022 CHA & FY23-25 CHIP.

2020 Community Health Assessment & Improvement Plan Summary

Summary: 2022 CHA & FY23-25 CHIP

This document is a summary of the work that has taken place for FY23-25 Community Health Improvement (CHI). The update builds on the work completed during FY20-22 for community health assessment and improvement planning.

Community Health Status Assessment

Forces of Change Assessment

Community Themes & Strengths Assessment

Local Public Health System Assessment