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Washington County Public Health

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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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Vaccines turned “outbreak” from a word that emptied schools into just another thing kids learn about in health class

Vaccines turned “outbreak” from a word that emptied schools into just another thing kids learn about in health class

Vaccines turned “outbreak” from a word that emptied schools into just another thing kids learn about in health class. They don’t need a real life example. #NIAM2025
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Enjoy a meal, socialization and entertainment at Encore Express during August!

Enjoy a meal, socialization and entertainment at Encore Express during August!

Enjoy a meal, socialization and entertainment at Encore Express during August! 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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Photos from Washington County Public Health's post

💚✨ THANK YOU ✨💚 A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for our Open House & Ribbon Cutting Celebration! 🥳 We are so grateful for the support from our community, partners, and family/friends who helped make this day so special. From the kind words to the smiling faces, we couldn’t have asked for a better way to celebrate this new chapter at Washington County Public Health. 🙌 Here’s to continuing to serve and grow together with all of you! 💚 #WCPH #ThankYou #Community #RibbonCutting #OpenHouse Read more Read more
📚✨ Happy First Day of School, Washington County!

📚✨ Happy First Day of School, Washington County!

📚✨ Happy First Day of School, Washington County! ✨📚 The first day of school is here, and we’re sending big cheers to all the students, teachers, and families starting a brand-new year of learning, growing, and making memories. A quick health tip for a strong start: Wash those hands often, pack healthy snacks, and get plenty of rest – little steps go a long way in keeping everyone healthy during the busy school year! Here’s to a safe, exciting, and successful school year ahead! 💛
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Photos from Washington County Public Health's post

🎈✨ Behind the scenes at WCPH… we’re getting ready for the BIG day! ✨🎈 Decorations are going up, goodies are getting plated, and our team is putting the final touches on our Open House & Ribbon Cutting Celebration 🥳. We’re so excited to welcome you all and celebrate together! 💚 📅 TODAY! ⏰ Ribbon Cutting at 2:00 PM; Open House to follow until 4PM 📍 2175 Lexington Blvd. Building 2, Washington, IA 52353 See you soon! 🙌 #WCPH #RibbonCutting #OpenHouse #Community
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🎉 Today’s the Day – Ribbon Cutting & Open House!

🎉 Today’s the Day – Ribbon Cutting & Open House!

🎉 Today’s the Day – Ribbon Cutting & Open House! 🎉 Washington County Public Health is ready to celebrate our new home, and we’d love for YOU to join us! 📅 Today – Friday, August 22 ⏰ 2–4 PM 📍 2175 Lexington Blvd, Building 2, Washington, IA Stop by to tour our new space, meet the team, and help us officially cut the ribbon ✂️ on this exciting new chapter for public health. Light refreshments and big smiles are waiting for you – see you this afternoon! 💛 https://www.facebook.com/share/1LddMaqRwm/
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💧 Don't Forget to Drink Water!

💧 Don't Forget to Drink Water!

💧 Don't Forget to Drink Water! Between bus rides, playground time, and after-school activities, staying hydrated is a must! 🧃 Skip the sugary drinks and pack a refillable water bottle instead. 💡 Pro tip: Let your child decorate their bottle with stickers to make it fun to use! Small habits now = big health wins later. #StayHydrated #BackToSchoolTips #WCPH
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The Vaccines for Children program isn’t just policy—it’s proof that America has long believed vaccination is so important that c...

The Vaccines for Children program isn’t just policy—it’s proof that America has long believed vaccination is so important that c...

The Vaccines for Children program isn’t just policy—it’s proof that America has long believed vaccination is so important that cost should never be a barrier. That’s the kind of commitment that saves lives. #NIAM2025
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Washington County Public Health's cover photo

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Washington County Public Health Hosting Open House Friday

Washington County Public Health Hosting Open House Friday

We are beyond excited to see everyone! Washington County Public Health is inviting the public to an open house and ribbon cutting celebration at their new facility. The offices moved in July to Orchard Hill. Washington County Public Health Executive Director Jen Roberts gives
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📓 Back to School = Back to Routines!

📓 Back to School = Back to Routines!

📓 Back to School = Back to Routines! Now is the time to start getting back into your routines to make for an easier first day of school! 🍎Healthy habits make for healthy learners! 🕘 Set regular bedtimes 🥗 Pack nutritious lunches 🧼 Remind kids to wash their hands before eating 💉 And make sure those school-required immunizations are up to date! WCPH is here to support you all year long. 💪
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Pregnancy puts you at higher risk from certain infections, even if you’ve always been healthy before

Pregnancy puts you at higher risk from certain infections, even if you’ve always been healthy before

Pregnancy puts you at higher risk from certain infections, even if you’ve always been healthy before. Vaccines step in to provide the protection your body might not be able to give on its own. #NIAM2025
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🎉 We’ve Moved – and You’re Invited!

🎉 We’ve Moved – and You’re Invited!

🎉 We’ve Moved – and You’re Invited! 🎉 Washington County Public Health is officially settled into our new home, and we can’t wait to celebrate with YOU! Join us for our Ribbon Cutting & Open House: 📅 Friday, August 22, 2025 ⏰ 2–4 PM 📍 2175 Lexington Blvd, Building 2, Washington, IA 52353 Come tour our new space, meet our amazing team, and see where the next chapter of public health begins. We’ll have light refreshments, great company, and a fun celebration as we cut the ribbon on our new building! ✂️✨ We hope to see you there! 💛 https://www.facebook.com/share/1LddMaqRwm/
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Photos from Washington County Public Health's post

📚🩺 Back to School Clinic – Get Ready for the 2025–26 School Year! Washington County Public Health is here to help you check off those school health requirements! ✅ 📅 Clinic Date: • Thursday, August 14, 2025 🕒 Time: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM 📍 NEW Location: 2175 Lexington Blvd Bldg. 2, Washington, IA 52353 💉 Services Offered: • Dental Screenings (Kindergarten & 9th Grade) • Vision Screenings (Kindergarten & 3rd Grade) • Lead Testing (Kindergarten) • Immunizations (Kindergarten, 7th & 12th Grade*) *Immunizations are available for children under 19 who: ✔️ Have no health insurance ✔️ Are enrolled in Medicaid ✔️ Are American Indian or Alaska Native ✔️ Are underinsured 📞 Call us at (319) 653-7758 to schedule your child’s immunization appointment. All other services will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Let’s make this school year a healthy one! 🎒🩹 #BackToSchool #WCPH #SchoolClinic #Immunizations #HealthyStart #WashingtonCountyPublicHealth
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Vaccines, Dental and Vision Screenings Required for Students Before School

Vaccines, Dental and Vision Screenings Required for Students Before School

Families should plan their visits to the doctor’s office to update their kids’ vaccinations prior to the new school year. Updated vaccinations are on the list of requirements for students entering kindergarten, seventh, and 12th grades who
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Enjoy a meal, socialization and entertainment at Encore Express during August!

Enjoy a meal, socialization and entertainment at Encore Express during August!

Enjoy a meal, socialization and entertainment at Encore Express during August! 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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📚🩺 Back to School Health Fair – Mt

📚🩺 Back to School Health Fair – Mt

📚🩺 Back to School Health Fair – Mt. Pleasant 🩺📚 Washington County Public Health is excited to team up with Henry County Public Health to help kids get ready for a healthy school year! 🎒✨ 📅 Monday, August 11th 🕓 4–7 PM 📍 MPCSD Central Campus Gym (formerly Iowa Wesleyan Gym) 100 W Franklin St., Mt. Pleasant ✅ Services Available: Back to School Immunizations (K, 7th, 12th grades) Lead Testing (Kindergarten) Dental Screenings (K & 9th grades) Vision Screenings (K & 3rd grades) Sports Physicals – $25 CASH ONLY (Grades 7–12) Plus community resource tables & giveaways! 🎁 💬 Language translation available. 📌 Mark your calendars and check off your child’s back-to-school health needs in ONE night! For more info, visit: Facebook.com/HealthyHenryCounty
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Being informed about vaccines means knowing that ingredients like gelatin and aluminum aren’t scary—they’re there for specific, ...

Being informed about vaccines means knowing that ingredients like gelatin and aluminum aren’t scary—they’re there for specific, ...

Being informed about vaccines means knowing that ingredients like gelatin and aluminum aren’t scary—they’re there for specific, science-based reasons. Knowledge beats worry every time. #NIAM2025
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RSV-prevention products tied to lower infant hospitalization rates in 2024-25

RSV-prevention products tied to lower infant hospitalization rates in 2024-25

Less than two years after RSV vaccines and preventive treatments became available, infant hospitalizations are already plummeting. This is prevention working exactly as intended. https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/respiratory-syncytial-virus-rsv/rsv-prevention-products-tied-lower-infant-hospitalization-rates #NIAM2025 Infant hospitalization rates for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) were 28% to 43% lower in 2024-25, the first US respiratory-virus season with broad availability of a maternal RSV vaccine (Abrysvo) and the preventive monoclonal antibody nirsevimab (Beyfortus) for infants, estimates a study in Morb...
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Jessica Yoder and Sarah Bigley with Kalona Realty Washington Page with Jen Roberts and Shelby Hill

Jessica Yoder and Sarah Bigley with Kalona Realty Washington Page with Jen Roberts and Shelby Hill

Washington PageOn today’s program, I am talking with Washington County Public Health Director Jen Roberts and Public Health Nurse Shelby Hill about Public Health’s move to Orchard Hill, and their upcoming back to school health clinics. https://media.blubrry.com/kciiradio/ins.blubrry.com/kciiradi...
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