Lee County Health Department

04/22/2026

💙 Meet the Home Visitor: Stephanie
Stephanie started with HOPES January 2026 and is quickly building great relationships with her families.
What do you love most about this work? Being able to help new moms learn about resources. I love to be able to watch them grow in their new roll and overcome challenges.
Why does this work matter to you? I feel home visiting matters because it helps moms feel as if they aren't alone in this new role they're entering. I love the idea of being able to guide people to success.
I am a single mom to a 4-year-old myself. I love to have some quiet car time after a long day.

Thank you Stephanie for all you do 💙

Institute FSP

04/22/2026

Happy Administrative Professionals Day from Lee County Health Dept.!

04/21/2026

Here are some things you might not know about home visiting. LCHD is proud to provide home visiting services to families in Lee and Des Moines counties.
💙 Strong Families Start at Home 🏡

Institute FSP

04/21/2026

LCHD Immunization Clinic is scheduled for Thursday, April 23, 2026 from 1:00-4:30pm at LCHD (5001 Avenue 0) in Fort Madison. The clinic is open to children who have no insurance, are insured by Iowa Medicaid or those who have private insurance that doesn't cover vaccines. Lead testing available. Appointment are recommended, and to schedule an appointment please call 319-372-5225.

04/21/2026

💙 Meet the Home Visitor: Susan Jeffries
Susan has spent 6 years supporting families through HOPES.
What do you love most about this work? I feel that being a Home Visitor is a very rewarding job! You start out as complete strangers with a family who just found out that they are either expecting or have a newborn, then can watch the bond grow between a caregiver and their child until they turn 5 years old.
I love that I can support the family with activities to promote parent child interaction, provide education on various topics such as developmental milestones, and offer resources in the community that the family may find beneficial. I get excited when families share stories about their children. You can see the joy on their face and hear the enthusiasm in their voice. I like it when a family engages in discussions as we visit and then later apply that knowledge they learned to their own lives.
Why does this work matter to you? I enjoy watching the children in these families grow into happy, healthy kids, while their parents continually work to become the best versions of themselves. A lot of the families that I work with thrive to make a difference and positive change for their family. Their strength and resilience are truly inspiring, and I feel honored to have the opportunity to be a part of their journey.
Thank you Susan! We appreciate the care and dedication you bring to this work 💙

Institute FSP

04/20/2026

💙 Meet the Home Visitor: Amy Cook
For 14 years, Amy has been helping families grow and thrive through HOPES.
What do you love most about this work? I love this work because I get to witness the moment a parent connects with their child and realizes, ‘I’m doing this.’
Why does this work matter to you? This work matters to me because it helps families recognize their own potential and confidence to do things on their own. I love seeing families succeed and grow into the best version of themselves; not what others expect, but what they define for their own lives. Being a part of that is a privilege.
Fun fact: I run on coffee, love a good book, and prefer calm over chaos any day.
We’re so grateful for the impact you make 💙

Institute FSP

04/20/2026

April 20-24 - The Hub schedule for this week! Take advantage of these opportunities to meet with these organizations about their services. If you have questions about an organization's services please call their number listed on the flier. If you know someone who needs assistance, share this and encourage them to take advantage of these open hours.

Reminder The Hub is located at the Meller Family Health Center, 5001 Avenue O, Fort Madison.

04/20/2026

We’re kicking off the 2nd annual , thanks to Institute FSP. This week, we celebrate the important work of home visitors everywhere and especially at Lee County Health Department! Don't forget to let our home visitors know how much you appreciate them! Stay tuned for more posts and spotlights throughout the week!

04/17/2026

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!! More information to come!!

04/17/2026

National Home Visiting Week is coming up, and it’s a great time to highlight what home visiting is all about.
Home visiting supports families during one of the most important times in a child’s life, the first five years, when lifelong development is shaped. Home visitors partner with families to support healthy child development, positive parenting, and strong emotional connections. We also help connect families with health, safety, and community resources so they don’t have to navigate it alone.
It’s about building confidence, strengthening families, and giving children a strong start from day one.

04/17/2026

04/16/2026

Families take advantage of this opportunity to learn about how substance producers target kids and community members to get them hooked and addicted.