Iowa's Smoke-Free Air Act

Iowa's Smoke-Free Air Act becomes law on July 1st.  Smoking will be regulated in public places, places of employment and certain outdoor areas.  For more information call the Iowa Helpline @ 1-888-944-2247 or access www.iowasmokefree.gov.

Care For Yourself - Iowa Breast and Cervical Cancer Program
The Buchanan County Health Center is pleased to participate in a new program which provides free mammograms to eligible women.  Click here for more information...


BCHC to Screen for Peripheral Arterial Disease
Peg Hoffman, technician at the Buchanan County Health Center, stands next to the new PAD equipment. Hoffman is a member of the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers and American Registry of Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographers.  Read entire story...

(Updated 6-26-08 08:55am)
Mosquito Prevention
Learn about preventing and repelling mosquitos (pdf)
Mosquito Control Spraying (pdf)
DEET Fact Sheet (pdf)

A Listening Ear
Stress, living through a traumatic event, and being overwhelmed can lead to many feelings.  It helps to talk.  Individuals can call Community Services at 319-334-7450 for counseling services.

EOC Press Release - June 16, 2008 (pdf)

EOC Press Release - June 13, 2008 (pdf)

Buchanan County Disaster Recovery Coalition 
Here for you when FEMA and your private insurance has been extinguished to assist you with unmet needs.

Flood Clean Up Tips
Please review the following documents for help with flood clean up.
Cleaning and Disinfecting (pdf)
Cleaning Basements After a Flood (pdf)
Protect Yourself From Mold (pdf)
Salvaging Personal Property (pdf)
In an Emergency: Discard or Salvage? (pdf)

Environmental Issues 
Well Clean Up (pdf)
Private Sewage Systems (pdf)
Water Storage Containers (pdf)

Food Safety
Food and Water in an Emergency (pdf)
Keeping Food and Water Safe after a Natural Disaster (pdf)
Flood Contaminated Foods (pdf)

Tetanus Shots
Tetanus Shots and Vaccine Availability.
During times of flooding, people are often concerned about receiving a booster dose of tetanus vaccine, even though flooding is not shown to be a risk for tetanus.  The need for tetanus vaccination during flood recovery depends on individual circumstances.  Mass tetanus immunicazation clinics are not recommended.  A booster dose of Tetanus vaccine should be given every 10 years.  People who are cut or injured and have not had received, or are unsure if they have received a tetanus vaccine within the last five years, should receive a booster dose of vaccine.  If you have health insurance, check with your company as in most cases insurance will pay for the shot if given at your physician's office.
If you do not have insurance or your insurance will not cover the vaccine, Public Health has tetanus available.  Please call our office at 319-332-0860 and set up an appointment for the vaccination.  Our office hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.