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Washington County Public Health

To protect, nurture and advance the health of our communities

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Promote - Protect - Prevent - Respect - Partner

Washington County Public Health

Devoted to assuring effective resources for the health of our communities.

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WCPH is committed to protecting and promoting the health of residents of Washington County

Public Health affects everyone who drinks public drinking water, eats in a restaurant, buys milk, has an elderly relative who needs home care, needs emergency medical services, wants to avoid getting sick from an infectious disease, or is concerned about preparedness for natural or intentional disasters.

A few of the profound changes that our department has helped to bring about include: vaccinations, safer work places, safer and healthier food, vehicle safety, control of infectious diseases, advances in treatment and prevention of heart disease and stroke, family planning, the decrease in tobacco use, better care for mothers and babies and the fluoridation of drinking water. Please take a look at this site to understand how Washington County Public Health can serve you.

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Child Health

Public health promotes the health of Washington county children, youth and adolescents by providing health care services through collaborative efforts. 

The Family Connection

The Family Connection offers personal visits, free of charge, to any family residing in Washington County with children from conception through the age of 48 months. 

Immunizations

Immunizations have the potential to protect the health of families, friends, and communities.  Vaccines are available for children, adolescents, and adults.

Community Health

Washington County Public Health collaborates with a number of organizations on multiple community health endeavors: overall wellness endeavors, access to mental health services, mobile food pantries, blood pressure clinics and multiple community outreach events.

Maternal Health

Maternal health services provide preventive health services to women.  These services ensure early and adequate prenatal care, early identification of risk factors, promotion of health lifestyle choices and resource/referral.

Home Care

Home Care is both the oldest and newest form of health care.  It is the most cost effective and satisfying type of health care service available to preserve the family unit and keep you or your loved one at home as long as possible.

1st Five

The 1st Five Healthy Mental Development Initiative builds partnerships between physician practices and public service providers to enhance high quality well-child care. 

Dental Services

I-Smile is a statewide initiative to help keep kids healthy. The ultimate goal is to ensure that all children have a dental home. I-Smile can help link you and your family to dental care.

Emergency Preparedness

WCPH collaborates with State and Local partners to protect citizens in Washington County and increase our ability to respond to bioterrorism, infectious disease outbreaks and other public health emergencies.

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Spotlight Friday!!

Spotlight Friday!!

Spotlight Friday!! 🙋‍♀️Meet PEGGY WOOD!🙋‍♀️ Peggy has been with Washington County Public Health for 18 years! 🤯 She is our Fiscal Administrator! She handles all the finances here at WCPH! 🤷‍♀️What is your favorite thing about WCPH? 📣"Providing services and implementing programs throughout the county." 🤷‍♀️What are you looking forward to at WCPH? 📣"Enhancing our agency mission: To protect, nurture, and advance the health of our communities."
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Photos from Washington County Public Health's post

📣📣Calling all 60+ residents!📣📣 Come enjoy Fresh Conversations with Sarah TOMORROW at UP Home AND Encore Express! It is a free nutrition and physical education program! This program offers practical tips and sensible solutions to everyday problems that get in the way of doing what most people want: Eat Well & Live Well! This is also a wonderful opportunity to connect with other adults in a friendly group! Know someone who would enjoy this opportunity? Please share! The more the merrier! 🤔Have questions? 📞Call Sarah at 319-653-7758 Ext. 104
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Enjoy a meal, socialization and entertainment at Encore Express on September 26th!

Enjoy a meal, socialization and entertainment at Encore Express on September 26th!

Enjoy a meal, socialization and entertainment at Encore Express on September 26th! Adults 60+ (and spouses) can make reservations by calling 319-653-3950. **Must make reservations before 1PM the Tuesday prior to the meal!**
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Spotlight Friday!

Spotlight Friday!

Spotlight Friday! 🙋‍♀️Meet SARAH SMITH!🙋‍♀️ Sarah has been with Washington County Public Health for 3 years! She is our awesome Social Worker! She works with WIC and 1st Five to help patients find the resources that fit their needs! 🤷‍♀️What is your favorite thing about WCPH? 📣"Working with families and talking to people about their kids and working with my amazing co-workers!" 🤷‍♀️What are you looking forward to at WCPH? 📣"Continuing to strengthen the team we have."
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Photos from Vaccinate Your Family's post

Photos from Vaccinate Your Family's post

Let's help protect not only ourselves, but our loved ones and community! Come visit us tonight at the Washington Farmers' Market from 5-7:30PM. We are offering the flu vaccine, goodies, and how to make sure you and your family are prepared for an emergency.
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We couldn't be more excited to offer the flu shot at TODAY'S Washington Farmers' Market!!

We couldn't be more excited to offer the flu shot at TODAY'S Washington Farmers' Market!!

We couldn't be more excited to offer the flu shot at TODAY'S Washington Farmers' Market!! Stop by and get your flu shot, visit with Shelby, our Public Health Nurse, and Jen, our Administrator. We have partnered up with AmeriCorps and are happy to have Gia join us tonight as well! Learn about emergency preparedness and how to make sure you are ready! We can't wait to visit with everyone!
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Photos from Washington County Public Health's post

September is National Preparedness Month! Don't wait. Communicate. Make your family communication plan today! Talking about bad things that could happen like a disaster or emergency isn't always easy. We may think we're protecting the people we love by avoiding these conversations, but they are important to start taking steps to get ready and stay safe. Starting a conversation today can help you and your family to take more actions to be prepared. By taking simple steps, you can build your preparedness at your own pace: 1. Set aside a time when everyone is calm and relaxed 2. It may help to hold the discussions over a set time period, so decisions aren't rushed, and people feel more comfortable talking about the topic 3. Talk about steps you've taken to prepare and encourage others to ask questions about preparedness actions that might work for them. For more information please visit ready.gov ¡Septiembre es el Mes Nacional de la Preparación! No esperes....
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Enjoy a meal, socialization and entertainment at Encore Express on September 12th & 26th!

Enjoy a meal, socialization and entertainment at Encore Express on September 12th & 26th!

Enjoy a meal, socialization and entertainment at Encore Express on September 12th & 26th! Adults 60+ (and spouses) can make reservations by calling 319-653-3950. **Must make reservations before 1PM the Tuesday prior to the meal!**
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Spotlight Friday!

Spotlight Friday!

Spotlight Friday! 🙋‍♀️Meet IRENE MCDOWELL!🙋‍♀️ Irene has been with Washington County Public Health for 16 years! She is a home health aide and homemaker. This includes giving baths and personal cares along with doing laundry, light housekeeping, grocery shopping and meal prep! 🤯 🤷‍♀️What is your favorite thing about WCPH? 📣"Brining joy and a smile to my clients knowing I can make a difference and having good people to work with." 🤷‍♀️What are you looking forward to at WCPH? 📣"Continue working a few more years and then retiring with good memories."
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Enjoy a meal, socialization and entertainment at Encore Express on September 12th & 26th!

Enjoy a meal, socialization and entertainment at Encore Express on September 12th & 26th!

Enjoy a meal, socialization and entertainment at Encore Express on September 12th & 26th! Adults 60+ (and spouses) can make reservations by calling 319-653-3950. **Must make reservations before 1PM the Tuesday prior to the meal!**
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Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) provide no-cost or low-cost health coverage for eligible children in...

Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) provide no-cost or low-cost health coverage for eligible children in...

Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) provide no-cost or low-cost health coverage for eligible children in Iowa. These programs provide health coverage for children so that they can get routine check-ups, immunizations, and dental care to keep them healthy. See if you qualify today. https://www.insurekidsnow.gov/
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A post from Washington County Public Health

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🍂🍁Happy first of September!🍁🍂

🍂🍁Happy first of September!🍁🍂

🍂🍁Happy first of September!🍁🍂 💉Here are our VFC (Vaccines for Children) Immunization and Lead schedules for September and October!💉 Please call 319-653-7758 to schedule an appointment!
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Spotlight Friday!

Spotlight Friday!

Spotlight Friday! 🙋‍♀️Meet VIRGINIA MILLER!🙋‍♀️ Virginia has been with Washington County Public Health for 11 years. She is our LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse). Virginia helps our nurses with patient visits, Home Health Aide visits (giving baths), supervision of our homemakers, helps with immunization clinics, Latent Tuberculosis cases, communicable disease follow up, school/daycare immunization audits and flu clinics! So in other words...she is a jack of all trades. 🤯 🤷‍♀️What is your favorite thing about WCPH? 📣"The small group of staff and the office is a comfortable place to come to." 🤷‍♀️What are you looking forward to at WCPH? 📣"Expanding services, such as more clinics."
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Photos from Washington County Public Health's post

Photos from Washington County Public Health's post

📣📣Calling all 60+ residents!📣📣 Come enjoy Fresh Conversations with Sarah TOMORROW at UP Home! It is a free nutrition and physical education program! This program offers practical tips and sensible solutions to everyday problems that get in the way of doing what most people want: Eat Well & Live Well! This is also a wonderful opportunity to connect with other adults in a friendly group! Know someone who would enjoy this opportunity? Please share! The more the merrier! 🤔Have questions? 📞Call Sarah at 319-653-7758 Ext. 104
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Photos from Washington County Public Health's post

Photos from Washington County Public Health's post

It's going to be a hot one the next couple of days! Make sure to stay safe and know the signs & symptoms of Heat Stroke and Heat Exhaustion!
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Spotlight Friday!

Spotlight Friday!

Spotlight Friday! 🙋‍♀️Meet MAXINE HERVEY!🙋‍♀️ Maxine has been with Washington County Public Health for 12 years! She is Home Health's program assistant...AKA...a jack of all trades! She helps with scheduling, payroll for our aides, answering the phones, medical records, sending/receiving orders for clients, gets our mail and goes to the court house to pick up our checks! 🤯 🤷‍♀️What is your favorite thing about WCPH? 📣"Enjoy working with my co-workers. I feel like my job helps clients stay in their home longer." 🤷‍♀️What are you looking forward to at WCPH? 📣"Continuing to work and looking forward to change!"
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Photos from Washington County Public Health's post

Photos from Washington County Public Health's post

📣📣Calling all 60+ residents!📣📣 Come enjoy Fresh Conversations with Sarah TOMORROW at Encore Express! It is a free nutrition and physical education program! This program offers practical tips and sensible solutions to everyday problems that get in the way of doing what most people want: Eat Well & Live Well! This is also a wonderful opportunity to connect with other adults in a friendly group! Know someone who would enjoy this opportunity? Please share! The more the merrier! 🤔Have questions? 📞Call Sarah at 319-653-7758 Ext. 104
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Spot the Vape

Spot the Vape

With school starting on Friday, talk with your kids about vaping! Vapes can be hidden as simple school supplies.
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Take charge of your health by keeping your sexual health in check!

Take charge of your health by keeping your sexual health in check!

Take charge of your health by keeping your sexual health in check! Free walk-in clinic on 5th floor of WCPH TOMORROW, August 21st from 2 PM- 4 PM! No appointments necessary! The first step in treating a sexually transmitted infection is to know you have one. Some STIs are sneaky and show no symptoms. This clinic is offering free, rapid, and confidential HIV/STI and HepC testing, counseling, and treatment or referral to treatment. We will be providing free condoms as well as other safe sex products. WCPH is excited about our partnership with Integrated Testing Services (ITS) with Johnson County Public Health to bring this service to our community!
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