😂🎉 Happy International Joke Day! 🎉😂

Laughter is the best medicine, so let’s celebrate with some good vibes and great jokes! Here’s one to get you started:

Why don’t scientists trust atoms?
Because they make up everything! 😄

Got a favorite joke? Share it with us in the comments and let’s spread some smiles today! 😁✨

🦅💙 Affordable Health Coverage for Kids – Apply for Hawki Today! 💙🦅

Did you know that Iowa offers low-cost or free health insurance for kids and teens? Hawki (Healthy and Well Kids in Iowa) provides coverage for doctor visits, dental care, vision, prescriptions, and more—giving parents peace of mind and keeping kids healthy!

✅ No-cost or low-cost health insurance
✅ Covers check-ups, immunizations, and more
✅ For families who qualify based on income

Even if you think you might not qualify, it’s worth checking—many families are eligible! 💙

Visit https://hhs.iowa.gov/Hawki to learn more and apply today!

#Hawki #HealthyKids #PeaceOfMind #IowaFamilies #AffordableHealthcare

🎆 Happy 4th of July from all of us at Washington County Public Health!

Wishing you a safe and joyful Independence Day filled with fun, family, and fireworks. Stay safe, stay hydrated, and don't forget the sunscreen! ☀️💙❤️

#IndependenceDay #4thOfJuly #WCPH #CelebrateSafely

🎉🎊 Happy 6-Year Workaversary, JEN! 🎊🎉

Today, we’re celebrating 6 amazing years of dedication, hard work, and compassion from Jen! 💙 From making a difference in the lives of our community members to being an incredible part of our team, she truly embodies what public health and home care is all about. 🏡❤️

We’re so grateful for everything Jen brings to Washington County Public Health—here’s to many more years of making an impact! 👏🎉

Drop a comment to help us celebrate Jen! 🎈🎊

#6YearWorkaversary #PublicHealthHero #DedicatedAndCompassionate #WeAppreciateYou

📚🩺 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 Dates:
• Monday, August 4, 2025
• 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

Here is the July/August schedule for our Vaccines for Children (VFC) program and our Vaccines for Adults (VFA) program!

These programs help ensure that everyone has access to important vaccines, regardless of insurance status.

🤔Who Qualifies? 🤷
✅ Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program (Ages 18 & under)
1. Uninsured (no health insurance)
2. Enrolled in Medicaid
3. American Indian or Alaska Native
4. Underinsured (insurance does not cover vaccines)

✅Vaccines for Adults (VFA) Program (Ages 19+)
1. Uninsured (no health insurance)
2. Underinsured (insurance does not cover vaccines)
3. Medicare Part B only

📞 Call us today at 319-653-7758 to schedule an appointment - secure your spot
now!

Help us spread the word—share this post so we can reach community members who might benefit from these programs! 💉😊

🚚✨ We’re Moving! ✨🚚

Heads up, friends! Our Washington County Public Health office will be closed on July 14th and 15th as we pack up and move to our brand-new home at:

📍 2175 Lexington Blvd, Building 2, Washington, IA 52353

We’ll be back and ready to serve you bright and early on July 16th at 8 AM — we can’t wait to welcome you to our fresh new space!

Thanks for your patience during our move. See you soon! 🎉🏡