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August 27, 2024
Recent mosquito monitoring in Black Hawk County has found increased levels of West Nile Virus in adult mosquitoes.
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08272024_Press Release_Increased West Nile Virus Detected in Black Hawk County Mosquitoes
08122024_Press Release_Health Partners Release Community Health Survey
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August 12, 2024
Health partners release community health survey.
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June 5, 2024
020624 Give Kids A Smile Day
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February 6, 2024
Give Kids a Smile in the Cedar Valley Day
Press Releases10022023_BHCPH Press Release_BOH Names New Health Director
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October 2, 2023
After an extensive search, the Black Hawk County Board of Health unanimously named Kaitlin Emrich, MPH as the new Public Health Director in a special meeting today. Emrich is currently serving as the Interim Director.
Press Releases083123_Press Release_ West Nile Virus Increase
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August 31, 2023
Black Hawk County is currently experiencing increased levels of West Nile Virus within the adult mosquito population, raising the potential for human cases.
Press Releases050423_Press Release_ Board of Health Position Statement Recognizing Bias as a Public Health Crisis
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May 4, 2023
The Black Hawk County Board of Health approved a position statement recognizing the role that bias plays in community health outcomes.
Press Releases050223_Press Release_ Black Hawk County Public Health Launches Data Hub
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May 2, 2023
Black Hawk County Public Health launched its new Data Hub, an innovative resource designed to provide the community with valuable information about the state of public health in Black Hawk County. The Data Hub is now live on the Black Hawk County Public Health website.
Press Releases042423_BHCPH Press Release_Public Health Expands Sexual Health Services to University of Northern Iowa
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April 24, 2023
Black Hawk County Public Health is partnering with University of Northern Iowa (UNI) Student Health Center to offer sexual health services for students at UNI. Services provided by Black Hawk County Public Health are free and confidential.
Press Releases041823_Press Release_ BCHPH Releases COVID-19 Report
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April 18, 2023
BHCPH has released the COVID-19 After Action Report that includes a comprehensive timeline and narrative of the COVID-19 response efforts in Black Hawk County.
Press Releases040323_Press Release_BHCPH Celebrates National Public Health Week
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April 3, 2023
Black Hawk County Public Health(BHPCH) is marking National Public Health Week April 3-9, with the theme “Celebrate Culture. Celebrate Health.”
Press Releases033023_Press Release_ Excellence in Water Fluoridation
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March 30, 2023
Black Hawk County Public Health’s I-Smile Program delivered certificates to the cities of Waterloo and Cedar Falls in recognition of the Water Fluoridation Quality Award from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Press Releases020123_ Press Release_Free Dental Care Event for Children
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February 1, 2023
A free dental care event for children ages 1-13 on Friday, February 17. Appointments will be scheduled at Kimball and Beecher Dentistry from 8 am – 12 pm at 4501 Prairie Parkway, Cedar Falls.
Press ReleasesPress Release_Community Health Improvement Summary_012423
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January 24, 2023
Black Hawk County Public Health announces the release of the FY23-25 Community Health Improvement Plan.
Press ReleasesPress Release_ Radon Testing Events_010523
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January 5, 2023
January is Radon Action Month. Black Hawk County Public Health will provide radon education and sell short-term radon test kits for $10 at five locations this month. Kits are also available at Black Hawk County Public Health, 1407 Independence Avenue, 5th Floor, Waterloo, during normal business hours.
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