Linn County Public Health

10/15/2026

Stand Up For Peace…by taking this short, anonymous survey! https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/75JTuakb6P

Stand Up For Peace is a partnership between community members, local organizations, and law enforcement groups. Linn County Public Health is a member of this collaborative.

Stand Up For Peace works to reduce violence and build safer, stronger neighborhoods.

We need your help! We want to learn how safe you feel in your community. Your feedback will help identify concerns and guide efforts to prevent violence.

Take the survey: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/75JTuakb6P

10/09/2026

Did you know that you might be eligible for a mammogram at NO COST to you?

Care for Yourself is a program that provides no-cost mammograms, Pap tests, office visits, diagnostic testing, and if needed, referral for cancer treatment. Finances should not be a barrier for eligible Iowans who want healthcare.

Screening tests can save your life! When cancer is caught earlier, it is easier to treat. So get screened!

Learn more about Care For Yourself by calling 319-892-6081 or by going to https://www.linncountyiowa.gov/1881/Care-For-Yourself.

This fall, protect your pumpkins!!

10/06/2026

Several LCPH staff members added to their coin collections today! In fields such as emergency management, law enforcement, or public health, challenge coins are issued in recognition of significant contributions or special achievements.

Today, Linn County Emergency Management presented LCPH staff members with challenge coins for their logistical support of a large emergency response exercise, held September 29.

10/01/2026

These changes are effective as of today.

09/30/2026

09/29/2026

The MMR vaccine is very safe. Since 1963, millions of people have received it. If you have questions or concerns, talk to your doctor. They're there to help you decide what's best for you and your family.

LCPH is sharing educational messages about measles in partnership with Mercy Cedar Rapids, UnityPoint Health - Cedar Rapids, and Eastern Iowa Health Center.

09/28/2026

Due to decreased vaccination rates, the U.S. is experiencing a resurgence of measles. Babies used to get their first MMR vaccine at 12 months old, but these days, that means 12 months without protection from a very real risk. The CDC recommends something called a “zero dose.” Babies can get an MMR vaccine as soon as they are 6 months old, getting them protected as soon as possible.

Learn more from this CDC resource:https://www.cdc.gov/measles/downloads/mmr-recommendations-measles.pdf

Have questions? Call your doctor and talk with them about what is right for your family. Linn County Public Health also offers the MMR vaccine.

LCPH is sharing educational messages about measles in partnership with Mercy Cedar Rapids , UnityPoint Health - Cedar Rapids, and Eastern Iowa Health Center .

09/25/2026

It's not enough to be immune. You have to be able to prove it!

If you're exposed to measles, you need documentation of immunity. For most people, that documentation will be a record of their MMR vaccination. However, it could also be a blood test result.

If you're exposed to measles and you don't have proof of immunity, you'll have to quarantine for 21 days.

Don't miss out on life! Know where your records are!

LCPH is sharing educational messages about measles in partnership with Mercy Cedar Rapids , UnityPoint Health - Cedar Rapids , and Eastern Iowa Health Center.

09/23/2026

NEW BLOG POST! Public Health Kaizen: The Art of Always Improving

This month, we’re focusing on a recent staff change here at Linn County Public Health (LCPH). Cassidy Flory was a Senior Health Education Specialist, but now is our Community Health and Performance Management Coordinator. This is a newish position—we revamped a role that had been empty for the past several years, combined it with a second, recently vacated position, and voilà! We now have a person dedicated to ensuring LCPH continually improves how it serves the community. Cassidy joins us for this month’s blog post to introduce herself and explain the work behind performance management.

Read about Cassidy and her work on the LCPH blog: https://www.linncountyiowa.gov/Blog.aspx?IID=144