Public Health of Pocahontas, Iowa

03/21/2026

High Five Friday at Laurens-Marathon School last week! Always a great way to end our week! 👋 💙 💛

03/13/2026

Pocahontas Co. Public Health will be closed on Friday, March 13th, from 8:00 - 11:30am for staff training. Thank you!

03/06/2026

02/26/2026

Join us in taking steps toward better health together! We’re excited to help promote Walk With Ease through Iowa State University Extension and Outreach and share this opportunity with our community.

Check out the flyer for registration details and sign up today. Let’s move, connect, and improve our health- one step at a time.

This evidence-based program is a simple, safe, and effective way to get moving, reduce pain, and improve overall health. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to stay active, Walk With Ease helps build strength, boost energy, and support joint health-at your own pace.

01/20/2026

January is Radon Awareness Month.

Pocahontas County Public Health has Radon kits available in our office for $10.00. Stop in and grab one to find out your radon risk. Testing is easy and quick and the only way to know if radon is in your home.

01/16/2026

Any home can have a radon problem. Radon is a radioactive gas. Radon from soil gas is the main cause of radon problems. New and old homes, well-sealed and drafty homes, and homes with or without basements can have radon.

Test your home today!

Radon test kits are available for $10 at Pocahontas County Public Health, 21 Third Ave NE, Pocahontas.

01/08/2026

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. Cervical cancer screenings are now recommended for people with a cervix who are 21 or older.
To learn more about screenings, eligibility and more, visit: https://canceriowa.org/screening-toolkit/ or call our HCMMS Family Health Services at 712-854-0020 for more information.


Enero es el Mes de Concienciación sobre el Cáncer de Cuello de Útero. Ahora se recomienda realizar pruebas de detección de cáncer de cuello uterino para personas con cuello uterino de 21 años o más.
Para saber más sobre los cribados, la elegibilidad y más, visita: https://canceriowa.org/screening-toolkit/ o llama a nuestros Servicios de Salud Familiar de HCMMS al 712-854-0020 para más información.

01/05/2026

January is Radon Awareness Month!

Radon is invisible-you can’t see or smell it, but it can be deadly. Take action against the second leading cause of lung cancer.
Test your home today!

Radon test kits are available for $10 at Pocahontas County Public Health, making it easy to check your home and protect your
Family’s health.

Stop by to get your radon test.