Johnson County Public Health

Johnson County Public Health Johnson County Public Health, Iowa City, Iowa. Promoting Health. Preventing Harm. Visit our website for operating hours for our offices and clinics.

Johnson County Public Health provides leadership in:
-Preventing epidemics and the spread of disease
-Protecting against environmental hazards
-Preventing injuries
-Promoting and encouraging healthy behaviors
-Responding to disasters and assisting communities in recovery
-Assuring the quality and accessibility of health services

Johnson County Public Health is a department of Johnson County, I

owa, https://johnsoncountyiowa.gov/publichealth. This site is intended to serve as a mechanism for communication between the public and Johnson County Public Health on the listed topics. View our Social Media Policy at https://www.johnsoncountyiowa.gov/socialmediapolicy

How are we doing? Visit our Customer Satisfaction Survey & let us know how we can improve! https://me-qr.com/hyjd8kYG

Tips for all Iowa drivers this planting season:- Be aware — Watch for slow‑moving farm equipment. These vehicles can app...
04/28/2026

Tips for all Iowa drivers this planting season:
- Be aware — Watch for slow‑moving farm equipment. These vehicles can appear suddenly over hills or around curves.
- Slow down — Reduce your speed when driving through agricultural areas, especially during planting season when equipment is on the move.
- Keep your distance — Leave at least 3 seconds of following distance behind any farm vehicle and even more behind large machinery.
- Pass with care — Only pass on straight, open stretches with clear visibility. Make sure the farm vehicle isn’t swinging wide to make a left turn.
- Be patient — Farmers will pull over to let traffic pass when it’s safe. Soft shoulders and narrow ditches often make it unsafe for heavy equipment to move aside.

He thinks “measles” are plane snacks.Vaccines help keep serious diseases out of kids’ lives—and off their radar.Talk to ...
04/24/2026

He thinks “measles” are plane snacks.
Vaccines help keep serious diseases out of kids’ lives—and off their radar.
Talk to your pediatrician and stay on schedule.

He thinks “diphtheria” is the name of a dinosaur. And that’s exactly how it should be. Childhood vaccinations protect ki...
04/23/2026

He thinks “diphtheria” is the name of a dinosaur. And that’s exactly how it should be. Childhood vaccinations protect kids from serious diseases—so they can focus on being kids.

Most rural accidents happen at dusk. Farmers are heading home from the fields, and low light makes large equipment harde...
04/23/2026

Most rural accidents happen at dusk. Farmers are heading home from the fields, and low light makes large equipment harder to see. Stay attentive and reduce your speed as visibility drops.

Happy Administrative Professionals Day! In public health, every detail matters—and our administrative professionals make...
04/22/2026

Happy Administrative Professionals Day! In public health, every detail matters—and our administrative professionals make sure nothing falls through the cracks. From coordinating services to supporting our staff and community, your work helps keep Johnson County healthy and strong.

Thank you for all that you do!

We're holding the Iowa City community in our thoughts after the events over the weekend. After traumatic events, managin...
04/20/2026

We're holding the Iowa City community in our thoughts after the events over the weekend. After traumatic events, managing and coping with distress can feel overwhelming. We want to share a few tools and resources available to help.

1. For immediate mental health crisis services, dial 988.
2. If you are a University of Iowa Student needing support, call University Counseling Service at 319-335-7294 or visit https://counseling.uiowa.edu/.
3. Healthyjoco.crediblemind.com hosts resources to help you cope and heal from overwhelming experiences, like gun violence, for Free. Find gun violence resources on the front page or by following https://bit.ly/coping-violence

Every day can be Drug Take Back Day! Don’t know what to do with unused prescriptions? Dispose of them safely at one of t...
04/20/2026

Every day can be Drug Take Back Day! Don’t know what to do with unused prescriptions? Dispose of them safely at one of the 16 Drug Take Back boxes around Johnson County. Find a box now at https://bit.ly/joco-takeback

Stress is a common part of life, but it doesn’t look or feel the same for everyone. It can show up emotionally, physical...
04/20/2026

Stress is a common part of life, but it doesn’t look or feel the same for everyone. It can show up emotionally, physically, or behaviorally, and its impact often varies based on personal experiences, environments, and responsibilities. April is Stress Awareness Month, join Johnson County Public Health on CredibleMind to learn more about ways to recognize, manage, and responds to Stress in your life. https://ow.ly/EL7K50Yw09Z

In the U.S. Black women are over three times more likely to die from a pregnancy related cause than White women. The CDC...
04/14/2026

In the U.S. Black women are over three times more likely to die from a pregnancy related cause than White women. The CDC notes that 80% of pregnancy related deaths are preventable. This week we celebrate Black Maternal Health Week to shine a light on issues surrounding Black Maternal Health and the ways that we can celebrate mamas rooted in joy and justice.

With 16 Drug Take Back boxes in Johnson County, safely disposing of your old prescriptions couldn’t be easier! Help keep...
04/14/2026

With 16 Drug Take Back boxes in Johnson County, safely disposing of your old prescriptions couldn’t be easier! Help keep people and our water safe. Find a box now: https://bit.ly/joco-takeback

This week, we’re celebrating the incredible dental hygienists who help keep our community smiling. From cleanings and ed...
04/08/2026

This week, we’re celebrating the incredible dental hygienists who help keep our community smiling. From cleanings and education to prevention and early detection, your work makes a real difference every single day. Thank you for your compassion, your expertise, and your commitment to healthier lives—one smile at a time!

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Iowa City, IA
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