Black Hawk County Health Department

Story

The Black Hawk County Health Department was established as a full service agency in 1969 under the authority of Chapter 137 of the Code of Iowa, which states a local Board of Health can “make and enforce such reasonable regulations...provide personal and environmental health services, as may be necessary for the protection and improvement of the public health”.

Mission

The Black Hawk County Health Department will provide optimal public health policy through education, advocacy, and effective regulatory action for the benefit of all citizens within its service area. Through ongoing assessment of public health conditions, the Department will work to protect community residents from disease and disability and through provider collaboration and service delivery, will strive to assure access to appropriate prevention and treatment.