Washington County Public Health

05/27/2026

05/26/2026

Enjoy a meal, socialization and entertainment at Encore Express during May💐

Adults 60+ (and spouses) can make reservations by calling 319-653-3950.

Adults under 60 years of age are also welcome and are required to pay $10 for the meal.

**Must make reservations before 1PM the Tuesday PRIOR to the meal!**

05/25/2026

Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day. ❤️🤍💙

05/23/2026

The June schedule for our Vaccines for Children (VFC) program and our Vaccines for Adults (VFA) program is here!

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! 💉😊

05/22/2026

📚 Back-to-School Health Clinic 🩺

Get your child ready for a healthy and successful school year! Join us for our Back-to-School Health Clinics, where we’ll help students stay on track with required immunizations, health screenings, and important wellness checks.

Taking care of your child’s health now helps prevent illness, supports learning, and keeps our schools and community healthy.

05/20/2026

🐝 World Bee Day 🐝

Today we recognize the vital role bees play in our ecosystem—and in public health. Bees are essential pollinators, helping produce the fruits, vegetables, and nuts that support healthy diets and food security worldwide.

Protecting bee populations means protecting our food supply, nutrition, and overall community well-being. Environmental health and human health are deeply connected.

You can help by planting pollinator-friendly flowers, reducing pesticide use, and supporting local conservation efforts.

Small actions can make a big impact—for bees, our environment, and our health. 🌼💛

05/18/2026

🩺 Help Shape Health Services for Our Community! 🩺

HHS is asking families to take a few minutes to complete our Family Health Survey. Your feedback helps us better understand the needs of our students and families so we can continue improving health resources and support services.

✅ Quick and easy to complete
✅ Your voice matters
✅ Responses help guide future programs and services

Please take the survey here: https://go.iowa.gov/gUp4 (English) https://go.iowa.gov/uUT3 (Spanish)

Thank you for partnering with us to support healthier families and a stronger community! 💙

05/18/2026

The May schedule for our Vaccines for Children (VFC) program and our Vaccines for Adults (VFA) program is here!

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! 💉😊