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Black Hawk County Public Health Black Hawk County Public Health, Waterloo, Iowa. Prevent. Promote. Protect. We welcome you and your comments to the Black Hawk County Public Health page.

Black Hawk County Public Health is a department of Black Hawk County, Iowa
We exist to ensure that people in our community have equitable opportunities and resources to lead healthier, more fulfilling, and longer lives. 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." This site is intended to serve as a mechanism for communication between the public and Black Hawk County Public Health on public health topics.

If you’re at the UNI volleyball game tonight, be sure to stop by our table with Family YMCA of Black Hawk County!
10/23/2026

If you’re at the UNI volleyball game tonight, be sure to stop by our table with Family YMCA of Black Hawk County!

Pumpkins picked? Halloween costumes ready? Now let’s check off one more fall goal: being active for an hour a day.With c...
10/23/2026

Pumpkins picked? Halloween costumes ready? Now let’s check off one more fall goal: being active for an hour a day.

With crisp air and changing leaves, fall is the perfect time to get moving as a family.

Looking for simple ways to get out and enjoy the season? Try these ideas:
• Take a walk under colorful leaves
• Play a game of backyard soccer
• Ride bikes around the neighborhood

Being active together builds strong bodies and even stronger, fun-filled memories.

Waste Trac Education Team

We’re so excited to once again be at the LSI Community Baby Shower! It’s always a great event to meet with new and expec...
10/22/2026

We’re so excited to once again be at the LSI Community Baby Shower! It’s always a great event to meet with new and expecting parents and provide information about all the different programs supporting children’s health at Black Hawk County Public Health.

What’s green, packed with vitamins, and has been taking over classrooms this month? Zucchini!First and second graders in...
10/22/2026

What’s green, packed with vitamins, and has been taking over classrooms this month? Zucchini!

First and second graders in the Waterloo Community School District have been getting a taste of this summer squash while learning how it helps keep our bodies healthy. Zucchini contains vitamin A, which supports healthy eyes, and vitamin C, which helps our bodies fight off illness.

Students have also been learning about what to do when they have more zucchini than they can use. They've worked together to talk through ways to use extra zucchini instead of throwing it away. Those ideas have included making zucchini bread or noodles (zoodles), cutting and freezing zucchini for later, and sharing extra zucchini with friends, neighbors, or local food pantries.

Follow along to learn more about our produce of the month and fun ways to stay active this fall.

Waste Trac Education Team

10/22/2026

If you're a woman age 40 or older and face barriers to covering out-of-pocket costs for a mammogram, join Alli, Beth and our team of experts for a free screening on:
📍 Oct. 22 – Cedar Falls
📍 Nov. 5 – Waterloo
📞 Call 319-292-2225 or visit https://bit.ly/3KcVYnB to register.

This event is sponsored by MercyOne and Black Hawk County Public Health.

Looking to make an impact in your community? We are seeking an Outreach and Engagement AmeriCorps Member to help connect...
10/19/2026

Looking to make an impact in your community? We are seeking an Outreach and Engagement AmeriCorps Member to help connect residents with trusted health information, essential resources, and prevention tools.

This role is open to individuals ages 18–24 and includes a living allowance. Members will serve about 16 hours per week, Monday through Friday, between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Ready to serve and grow?
Read the position description*: https://hhs.iowa.gov/media/19135/download?inline
Apply online: https://hhs.iowa.gov/health-prevention/providers-professionals/rural-health/iowa-community-corps

*The terms of the position have changed to a quarter time term with an AmeriCorps living allowance amount of $6,000 and a education award of $1,956.35.

When applying, be sure to list Black Hawk County Public Health as your preferred host site.

We’ve moved! Our Public Health Clinic is now located on the 1st floor of the Pinecrest Building at 1407 Independence Ave...
10/16/2026

We’ve moved! Our Public Health Clinic is now located on the 1st floor of the Pinecrest Building at 1407 Independence Avenue in Waterloo. To visit our clinic, please enter through the west entrance near Idaho Street.

Regular Clinic Hours:
Monday: 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Tuesday–Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Any changes to clinic hours will be shared on this page.

We look forward to welcoming you to our new space!

Learn more about our clinic services by visiting our website: https://bhcpublichealth.org/areas-of-focus/public-health-center

Our public health clinic will be open today, Thursday, October 15, from 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. We are closed from 3 - 4 p.m....
10/15/2026

Our public health clinic will be open today, Thursday, October 15, from 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. We are closed from 3 - 4 p.m.

Clinic services can now be found on the 1st floor of the Pinecrest Building at 1407 Independence Avenue in Waterloo. To visit our clinic, please enter through the west entrance near Idaho Street.

All other public health programs are open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Be aware if you find a bat indoors. A bat bite can be so small that it may be undetectable. If you don’t know if the bat...
10/14/2026

Be aware if you find a bat indoors. A bat bite can be so small that it may be undetectable. If you don’t know if the bat touched you, your family, or your pet, then you are considered potentially exposed to rabies.

If a rabid bat bites a person, shots (vaccines) are needed to prevent rabies.

Learn how to safely catch a bat by visiting: https://hhs.iowa.gov/media/14634/download?inline

Address

1407 Independence Avenue Fl 1A
Waterloo, IA
50703

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+13192912413

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