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 and ask to schedule an appointment for testing.

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Stroke Awareness–Recognizing Stroke Symptoms!

May marks National Stroke Awareness Month. Hypertension remains the single most important

Infant Formula Shortage Update

(Des Moines, IA) In Iowa and nationwide, infant formula is in short supply. The Iowa Depar...

Your Skin is Screaming for Sunscreen!

Yes, really, your skin is screaming for sunscreen. Your skin wants you to protect it ever...

Lyme Disease Awareness Month

May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month Lyme disease is the most common vector-borne disease ...

Ask for Winneshiek County Public Health

Do you know you have a choice about home care agencies? Don't be fooled into thinking you only have one choice--that's

COVID 19 Vaccine Information Adults and Kids!

The CDC has approved the use of a single booster dose for individuals 5 through 11 years of aged at least five month...

Used Needle Disposal Container

We need to keep needles out of the landfill! We are accepting used needles, scalpels and lancets from the public in our...

Links

American Red Cross Centers for Disease Control and Prevention First Lady Michelle Obama's Initiative Food a...