Welcome

Winneshiek County Public Health has been proudly serving the residents of Winneshiek County for over half a century with their public health and home health care needs. This agency is dedicated to maintaining the health of our community through communicable disease surveillance, safe water and sanitation issues and prevention of health problems. We are an official Home Health Agency, certified as a participating agency under the Health Insurance Benefits Program XVIII and XIX (Medicare and Medicaid).

Red Sharps Disposal Container. Needles MUST be in puncture proof containers! No boxes, plastic bags or pop bottles.

Free confidential STD testing is available. Please call 563-382-4662 to schedule an appointment for testing. Testing is for ALL ages.

The Flu! Nobody's got time for that! Get Your flu shot today!

Norovirus Is On the Increase

There is no vaccine and no specific treatment for norovirus, which is highly contagious an...

Radon Awareness Month

January is Radon Awareness Month. Now is the best time to test for radon because your hou

We’re Hiring! Part-Time Homemaker

Winneshiek County Public Health has openings for a part-time Homemaker. We are seekin

Handwashing is Important!

It's cold and flu season. Are you a good hand-washer? When do you wash your hands? Hand...

Winter Weather Ready Car

It's time to get your vehicle ready for the winter season--we know it's coming but hoping it doesn't arrive for awhile! ...

Safety Tips for Dealing with Sick or Dead Birds

Below is advice from Iowa HHS regarding handling ill or dead birds: If you must handle a dead bird (i.e. homeowner ...

Loan Closet Equipment

Are you planning to have surgery and will need help with mobility or showering after you return home? If so, you'll wan...

Links

American Red Cross Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Fluoride Levels in Winneshiek County https://ncc...