Johnson County Public Health

03/06/2026

March is Women’s History Month!

Women’s stories are not a footnote or an afterthought—they are the heart of our history and our community. This month, we honor the achievements, resilience, and leadership of women who inspire us every day.

Let’s celebrate, uplift, and support women’s voices—today and every day.

03/05/2026

HPV is a leading cause of head and neck cancer, but there’s a vaccine to prevent it. Iowa ranks #2 in the US for cases. Recommended for kids starting at age 9, the HPV vaccine is cancer prevention in the truest sense. Schedule a visit with your primary care doctor to ask questions and to get your kids up to date on their recommended vaccines!

03/04/2026

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Colorectal cancer is cancer found in the colon or re**um and is the 4th most commonly diagnosed cancer in the U.S. and Iowa. Visit cancer.org to learn more.

03/03/2026

The measles are dangerous and highly contagious. Unvaccinated individuals, especially children, are highly susceptible. Flip through the carousel to learn the symptoms, risks, and what you can do to stop the spread. To learn more visit: https://bit.ly/emerginghealth

03/02/2026

As we enter March, Women’s History Month, it is a meaningful time to connect the legacy of women’s resilience and progress with the importance of supporting women’s mental wellbeing today. Check out the resources on CredibleMind for Free! https://ow.ly/IqN750YcmNk

03/02/2026

Private Well Grants are available now. Learn more and apply at https://johnsoncountyiowa.gov/public-health/well-testing

03/02/2026

Play along! March is National Nutrition Month! Can you guess the ingredient before the timer runs out?

02/27/2026

Born in Waterloo, Iowa, Nikole Hannah-Jones is the Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist behind The 1619 Project that shed light on ongoing systemic racism, including in healthcare.

This , we’re celebrating African Americans who revolutionized the field of cancer, medicine, and health equity. Learn more about these changemakers at https://canceriowa.news/blackhistorymonth

02/26/2026

Check your refrigerator! If you purchased Great Value Cottage Cheese from Walmart in the past few weeks, you might want to check the container as some product may not have been fully pastuerized.

Cottage cheese sold at Walmart stores in 24 states, including Iowa, is being recalled over concerns that liquid dairy ingredients used in the items may not be fully pasteurized, the company announced this week. Full story: https://who13.com/news/cottage-cheese-sold-at-walmart-in-24-states-is-recalled/

02/25/2026

Free 9th grade walk-in dental screenings. See flier or email hacapdental@hacap.org.

We’re offering free dental screenings for 9th graders, and we’d love to see students take advantage of this quick, helpful check‑in. No cost, no appointment, just stop by on one of the dates listed in the flyer!

02/25/2026

The first Black physician in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Dr. Percy Harries (1927-2017) and his wife, Lileah, raised 12 children and were deeply involved with the community. This , we’re celebrating African Americans who revolutionized the field of cancer, medicine, and health equity. Learn more about these changemakers at https://canceriowa.news/blackhistorymonth

02/24/2026

HACAP is hosting walk-in dental screenings for 9th graders for FREE all over our area. No appointment necessary, but a parent/guardian must be present.

Benton County
March 7th from 8 am - Noon at Vinton-Shellsburg High School

Jones County
March 3rd 9 am - 3:15 pm Monticello WIC clinic
March 17th 9 am - 2:30 pm Anamosa WIC clinic

Linn County
March 17th 9 am - 2:30 pm LADD Library in WIC Clinic
March 18th 10 am - 6 pm Cedar Rapids Public Library

See flyer for more details or contact Sarah at HACAP 319-640-7170 or hacapdental@hacap.org