Johnson County Public Health

02/27/2026

Born in Waterloo, Iowa, Nikole Hannah-Jones is the Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist behind The 1619 Project that shed light on ongoing systemic racism, including in healthcare.

This , we’re celebrating African Americans who revolutionized the field of cancer, medicine, and health equity. Learn more about these changemakers at https://canceriowa.news/blackhistorymonth

02/26/2026

Check your refrigerator! If you purchased Great Value Cottage Cheese from Walmart in the past few weeks, you might want to check the container as some product may not have been fully pastuerized.

Cottage cheese sold at Walmart stores in 24 states, including Iowa, is being recalled over concerns that liquid dairy ingredients used in the items may not be fully pasteurized, the company announced this week. Full story: https://who13.com/news/cottage-cheese-sold-at-walmart-in-24-states-is-recalled/

02/25/2026

Free 9th grade walk-in dental screenings. See flier or email hacapdental@hacap.org.

We’re offering free dental screenings for 9th graders, and we’d love to see students take advantage of this quick, helpful check‑in. No cost, no appointment, just stop by on one of the dates listed in the flyer!

02/25/2026

The first Black physician in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Dr. Percy Harries (1927-2017) and his wife, Lileah, raised 12 children and were deeply involved with the community. This , we’re celebrating African Americans who revolutionized the field of cancer, medicine, and health equity. Learn more about these changemakers at https://canceriowa.news/blackhistorymonth

02/24/2026

HACAP is hosting walk-in dental screenings for 9th graders for FREE all over our area. No appointment necessary, but a parent/guardian must be present.

Benton County
March 7th from 8 am - Noon at Vinton-Shellsburg High School

Jones County
March 3rd 9 am - 3:15 pm Monticello WIC clinic
March 17th 9 am - 2:30 pm Anamosa WIC clinic

Linn County
March 17th 9 am - 2:30 pm LADD Library in WIC Clinic
March 18th 10 am - 6 pm Cedar Rapids Public Library

See flyer for more details or contact Sarah at HACAP 319-640-7170 or hacapdental@hacap.org

02/23/2026

Labeled the “mother of chemotherapy,” Dr. Jane Cooke Wright (1919-2013) developed many cancer drugs still used today. This , we’re celebrating African Americans who revolutionized the field of cancer, medicine, and health equity. Learn more about these changemakers at https://canceriowa.news/blackhistorymonth

02/23/2026

Eating disorders can affect anyone, regardless of age or background. If food or body thoughts feel overwhelming, know that you’re not alone—and recovery is possible. By recognizing warning signs, speaking with kindness, and connecting people to trusted support, we can break the stigma and help more people take their next step toward healing. Let’s stand together during National Eating Disorders Awareness Week (Feb 23–Mar 1, 2026) and make compassion our priority. 💙 Check out the resources at https://healthyjoco.crediblemind.com/lists/eating-disorders-understanding-the-causes

02/20/2026

On Wednesday Johnson County Public Health staff gathered at the Board of Health Meeting to celebrate our accreditation from Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) This process took 2 years and required attention from every member of our staff. Accreditation is a commitment to our community and clients that we will uphold the best practices and quality of care for you.

02/20/2026

As a high school student in Iowa City, Iowa, Dasia Taylor (2004-) invented infection-detecting sutures. This , we’re celebrating African Americans who revolutionized the field of cancer, medicine, and health equity. Learn more about these changemakers at https://canceriowa.news/blackhistorymonth

02/18/2026

The son of formerly enslaved parents, Dr. Edward A. Carter (1881-1956) was the first African American to graduate medical school at the University of Iowa in 1907.
This , we’re celebrating African Americans who revolutionized the field of cancer, medicine, and health equity. Learn more about these changemakers at https://canceriowa.news/blackhistorymonth

02/17/2026

Join us for a Breastfeeding Class on March 5th. We'll be covering topics on Breastfeeding, pumping, newborn care, mental health, and more. Lunch is provided. Sign Up at bit.ly/jcph-bf.