Dubuque County Public Health Department

05/13/2026

Screening needs can vary based on age, family history, and personal health and risk factors. Use this comprehensive guide as you talk with your doctor about what's right for you.

05/12/2026

Be SMART -- Help kids in our community stay safe by being a responsible gun owner.

S - SECURE all guns in your home and vehicles
M - MODEL responsible behavior around guns
A - ASK about unsecured guns in other homes and vehicles
R - RECOGNIZE the role of guns in su***de
T - TELL your friends and neighbors to be SMART!!!

Fi****ms are the leading cause of death for kids.
Secure Storage Saves Lives

Ask for a FREE gun lock, while supplies last, at the front desk of the Dubuque County Public Health Department, West Campus, 1225 Seippel Rd. https://www.dubuquecountyiowa.gov/809/Gun-Safety
563-557-7396

BeSmartforKids.org

05/11/2026

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month.

Melanoma – one type of skin cancer, is in the top 5 of cancers in Iowa and continues to rise.

Wearing sunscreen, a hat and clothing that covers the skin are just a few things you can do when outside to protect yourself from sun damage.

Learn more about sun safety: https://www.cdc.gov/skin-cancer/sun-safety/index.html

05/08/2026

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week and Nurses Week to all the amazing teachers, school staff, and nurses who work every day to keep students safe, supported, and cared for!

This morning, we had the opportunity to provide Stop the Bleed training at Thomas Jefferson Middle School and Audubon Elementary School Dubuque Iowa.

A special highlight of the morning was a visit from the therapy dogs, who brought plenty of smiles and comfort during the training. Gabby was especially intrigued and seemed eager to learn right alongside the group!

05/07/2026

Emma is bringing her FREE monthly Wednesday yoga session outside this summer! ☀️

🗓️ June 3rd
🗓️ July 1st
🗓️ August 12th
⏰ 6:00–6:45 PM

📍 North Softball Field at the Peosta Community Centre
7896 Burds Rd.
Peosta, IA 52068

Use this link to sign up or simply arrive and complete the waiver on-site! https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/peosta/activity/search?onlineSiteId=0&activity_select_param=2&viewMode=list

05/04/2026

🌿🎣 Join us for the Dubuque County Adaptive Outdoor Adventure Day! ♿🚴‍♀️

This FREE hands-on outdoor event for individuals with physical or neurological challenges and their families!

📅 June 13
⏰ 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Heritage Pond, Dubuque County

Participants will have the chance to experience adaptive recreation firsthand through interactive outdoor adventures like: track chairs on the Heritage Trail, adaptive fishing, adaptive biking, birding, pedal boats, crossbow archery, guided hikes, art, and more!

Registration is encouraged but not required.
Here is the registration link: https://secure.rec1.com/IA/dubuque-county-ia/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTQyODAyNzc=

05/04/2026

Your life matters not just today, but every single day!!! Even when things feel heavy or hopeless, don’t give up. You are not alone, even if it feels that way. You are needed, valued and loved more than you know🤍

05/01/2026

05/01/2026

Construction at Irving All Stars DCSD makes emergency preparedness more important than ever. Emma and Nicole were there this morning providing Stop the Bleed training and teaching lifesaving skills that can make all the difference when every second counts.

05/01/2026

Dreaming of summer adventures? Whether
it's camping, traveling, or hitting the pool,
make sure your family's vaccinations are
current. Protect your summer fun before it
even starts!

05/01/2026

For more information on Quitting To***co or Free Lung Screenings - enroll in 1-800-QUIT-NOW.