Pottawattamie County Public Health

Our mission is to prevent disease, prepare for and respond to disasters, protect our environment, and improve the health of Pottawattamie County.

[Pottawattamie County Public Health @PottCoPHD]

Our Evening Walk-in Clinic is today from 4:30pm-6:30! Stop by our clinic if you are in need of:
🩹 Routine adolescent vaccines for ages 18 and younger with Medicaid/no insurance
📋 STI testing and safe sex supplies
👪 Family Planning, Title X services

[Pottawattamie County Public Health @PottCoPHD]

PCPH is partnering with Parlay Consulting Firm to inform the County's Community Opioid Action Plan. Your participation in the survey will help inform on needed activities to prevent opioid misuse and the harmful effects of opioids in our community.
https://t.co/KyqwUbefpT

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Pasteurization is crucial for milk safety because it kills harmful germs. Enjoy the nutritional benefits of milk without taking unnecessary risk – choose pasteurized milk. https://t.co/byItNp4TgS

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The liquid used in e-cigarettes often contains nicotine and flavorings. Nicotine is highly addictive and can harm adolescent brain development, which continues into the early to mid-20s.

To begin your smokefree journey call 1-800-QUIT-NOW.

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This school year will be here before we know it! Are your kids ready?

We will be hosting back-to-school immunization clinics and will be offering routine adolescent vaccines for ages 18 and under that are a part of the VFC program on Aug 9th, 8am-4:30pm and Aug 10th 8am-12pm!

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Welcome to National Breastfeeding Month! 📷
If you are breastfeeding, thinking about breastfeeding, or just want to learn more about the benefits of breastfeeding, explore these resources: https://t.co/6uMpRfLVXU

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We have big news! 😊

Pottawattamie County Public Health is now offering Family Planning Services! Call our clinic at 712-242-1155 to learn more or to schedule your appointment!
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PCEMA URGENT: The Carson water plant is still without power from last nights storm. Customers should conserve water to avoid significant water system pressure loss that could prompt a boil order scenario. Updates will also be distributed via Alert Iowa.

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With the risk of flooding in the coming days, it's important to remember to have a plan. Follow these helpful tips and follow @pottcoema for official updates.

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We'll be hosting an after-hours walk-in clinic from 8am-noon TOMORROW, March 9th!

📍600 South 4th Street Suite 100, Council Bluffs, IA 51503

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🔨 Construction Update 🔨

This video from Boyd Jones Construction shows the progress being made on the new health services facility! 😍

Learn more about the @PottCoPHD project that broke ground in October ➡️ https://t.co/eWubsBHFmQ

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It was an honor to partner with New Visions Homeless Services on this project for our community!

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County agency, New Visions team up to provide hot showers for homeless population https://t.co/D9ADXF9HNC

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March is National Nutrition Month!

Did you know that strawberries contain more vitamin C than oranges? 🍓🍊

What's your go to healthy food/snack?

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Our Evening Walk-in Clinic will be 2/27/24 from 4:30pm-6:30!

🩹Routine adolescent vaccines for ages 18 and younger
🩹 Flu vaccines (billable through insurance or $20 cash)
📋 STI testing and safe sex supplies

📍Our clinic is located at 600 South 4th Street, CB, IA 51503

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ICYMI: Last month our team celebrated an exciting milestone of the construction of our new facility with a beam signing event!

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Monday marked a significant milestone in the construction of the new @PottCoPHD facility, as our team joined Boyd Jones Construction for a beam signing event.

Photos ➡ https://t.co/iWZ0bIQsyG

Learn more about the project that broke ground in October ➡️ https://t.co/AsFK5HK5cX

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We'll be offering a walk-in clinic this Saturday, February 10th from 8am-noon!
🩹 Routine child/vaccines for ages 18 and younger
📋 STI testing
🚗 Car seat checks & installations

📍600 South 4th Street Council Bluffs, IA 51503

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Dog licenses and renewals are now available for Pottawattamie County dog owners 🐾

Don't forget to license your dog before the deadline of February 14th to avoid a late fee!

For more information/the online portal visit🔗https://t.co/XZyw7nrGbm

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We are looking for an individual who has a passion for animals and serving our community to join our team! Pottawattamie County Public Health is hiring for an On-Call Animal Control Position!

Apply here 👇
https://t.co/LEEaINkfR5

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While you can’t see, smell or taste radon, it could be present in your home at cancer-causing levels. It’s easy to test your home. Learn how here: https://t.co/1izjja5DAx

PCPH has Radon test kits available for purchase with exact cash or check at our clinic for $12.50

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Pottawattamie County Public Health will be closing today (12/29/23) at 12pm. We will remain closed until 1/2/24. We are wishing everyone a happy and safe end to your 2023, and a great start to your 2024! 🌟