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Control of Lead-Based Paint Ordinance

The following Health Regulation pertaining to Lead-based Paint was adopted by the Black Hawk County Board of Health following hearing on April 27, 2022, and approved by the Black Hawk County Board of Supervisors on May 10, 2022

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Radon & You

What you need to know to protect yourself and your family.

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EPA Consumer's Guide to Radon Reduction- How to Fix Your Home

Information for people who tested their home for radon and have elevated radon levels — 4 pCi/L or higher.

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Radon Resistant Construction Techniques

Using common materials and straight forward techniques, builders can construct new homes that are resistant to radon entry.

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IA HHS- HPV Vaccine Information

Iowa HHS website

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CDC Resources- HPV Vaccine

CDC Resources on Human Papillomavirus (HPV)

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HPV Cancer Surivor Stories

IA HHS YouTube playlist of six survivor stories from people who are survivors of HPV-related cancers.

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Information on Product Recalls Due to Lead Hazards

Look up products that may be recalled due to high lead levels.

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Pick a Better Snack Program Review

A review of the impact of the Pick a Better Snack programming.

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Iowa Cancer Consortium Cancer Screening Toolkit

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Iowa Health and Human Services - Measles Guidance

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Iowa Health and Human Services Measles Fact Sheet

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Iowa Health and Human Services - Measles Dashboard

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Iowa Harm Reduction Coalition

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National Harm Reduction Coalition

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Your Life Iowa

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988 Life Line

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Overdose Prevention - U.S. Department of Health & Human Services

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Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

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Next Distro - Iowa

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Stop HIV Iowa

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MAT Program at UCS Healthcare

MAT stands for Medication Assisted Treatment. MAT provides a “whole-patient” approach to help with the treatment of substance use disorders. MAT combines medications with counseling and behavioral health therapies, in order to treat people.

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Black Hawk County Business Owner Letter - Measles

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Measles One-Sheeter for Child Care Providers

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Black Hawk County Public Health - Electronic Communications Policy

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Black Hawk County Ordinance - Chapter 8.35 NONPUBLIC WATER SUPPLY WELLS

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Printable Children's Garden Journal

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Sexually Transmitted Infections- Screening Recommendations and Considerations

A list of who should get screened for which infection. Resource can be listed by infection or by population at risk.

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Black Hawk County WIC Services

WIC is a federally funded program that has been providing food assistance, nutrition education, and referrals to other social services agencies since 1974.

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CDC Childhood Vaccine Guidelines

Recommended Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule for ages 18 years or younger, United States, 2021

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Notice of Privacy Practices for Health Care Providers

This Notice of Privacy Practices describes how Black Hawk County may use and disclose your protected health information to carry out treatment, payment, or health care operations and for other purposes that are permitted or required by law. It also describes your rights to access and control of your protected health information (“PHI”). “PHI” is information about you, including demographic information, that may identify you and that relates to your past, present, or future physical or mental health or condition and related health care services.

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CDC Information on Radon

Resources and information from the CDC about preventing illness caused by high levels of radon.

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2022-2023 Respiratory Illness Season: Guidance for Childcare Facilities and K-12 Schools

Public health officials from Black Hawk, Linn, and Johnson counties have put together this document to guide staff in these settings toward the best way to prevent the spread of illness among attendees.

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EPA Home Buyer's and Seller's Guide to Radon

Radon safety information for people who are buying or selling a home.

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Public Health Flyer_ English

Black Hawk County Public Health is here for you.

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BHCPH 2025 Advocacy Priorities

Read this document to learn more about these Advocacy Priorities: • Support for a strong adaptive and responsive public health system is foundational for healthy people and healthy communities. • Cancer is a major public health concern for Iowa as it has the second highest rate of new cases in the nation. Death rates are decreasing but slower than in other states. • Everyone should have access to respectful, appropriate care for a broad spectrum of services.

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BHCPH 2026 Advocacy Priorities

Read this document to learn more about these Advocacy Priorities: • Strengthening local public health for a thriving community • Addressing Iowa's rising cancer rates • Improving access to quality, affordable care

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CDC COVID-19 Community Levels

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CDC Information on Each COVID-19 Vaccine

All currently approved or authorized COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective and reduce your risk of severe illness. CDC does not recommend one vaccine over another.

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