Clarke County Health Department

11/17/2025

🦃✨ LifePoint Church is celebrating 15 years of Be Rich—a movement rooted in radical generosity—and this Thanksgiving, they’re giving back in a big way.
🎁 On Sunday, November 23 from 3–5 PM, LifePoint Church will be giving away 250 hams and 250 turkeys—totally free, no strings attached. Just drive up, follow the signs, and let them know your choice: ham or turkey. The giveaway will continue until all 500 are gone.
💛 No catch. No fee. No tricks. Just a heartfelt gift to say:
“Happy Thanksgiving and God bless you. God loves you, and so do we.”
📍 Come as you are. Leave with a blessing.
Let’s celebrate the season with kindness, community, and gratitude.

🦃✨ LifePoint Church celebra 15 años de Be Rich—un movimiento enfocado en la generosidad radical—y este Día de Acción de Gracias, quieren compartir con la comunidad de una manera especial.
🎁 El domingo 23 de noviembre de 3 a 5 PM, LifePoint Church regalará 250 jamones y 250 pavos—completamente gratis, sin condiciones. Solo tienes que llegar, seguir los letreros, y decir si prefieres un jamón o un pavo. La entrega continuará hasta que se hayan repartido los 500.
💛 Sin trucos.
Sin costo.
Sin letra pequeña.
Solo un regalo sincero para decirte:
“¡Feliz Día de Acción de Gracias y que Dios te bendiga! Dios te ama, y nosotros también.”
📍 Ven tal como eres. Llévate una bendición.
Celebremos esta temporada con amabilidad, comunidad y gratitud.

LifePoint Church is in our 15th year of Be Rich. Be Rich is all about being laser focused on generosity, and this year, part of that generosity is a Thanksgiving gift from LifePoint to you.

On Sunday November 23, from 3-5 pm, LifePoint Church is giving away 250 hams and 250 turkeys. To receive yours, all you need to do is show up. There will be signs directing traffic and all you need to do is indicate whether you would like a ham or a turkey. The giveaway will run until 500 are gone.

No catch.
No fee.
No “tricks”.

Just a free ham or turkey from us to you to say, “Happy Thanksgiving and God bless you. God loves you, and so do we!”

11/14/2025

🧪 FREE HIV/STI TESTING TODAY 🧪
Clarke County Public Health is partnering with Pottawattamie County to offer free, confidential HIV/STI testing today from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM!
✅ No appointment needed
✅ Fast, friendly, and judgment-free
✅ Know your status—protect your health
📞 Correct contact number: 641-342-3724
📝 Please note: There is a typo on the flyer—our phone number is listed incorrectly. The correct number is above!
We appreciate your understanding and hope to see you this afternoon!

11/05/2025

Update: We are back online thank you for your patience!!

⛔️We are currently offline phone lines/internet!!! We are sorry if you are trying to reach us, please be patient with us while we try to resolve this matter ⛔️e

11/03/2025

🌽 Double Up Food Bucks Still Available for SNAP Users! 🍎
Even with the federal SNAP shutdown, Double Up Food Bucks (DUFB) is still going strong in Iowa! If you have any remaining funds on your EBT card, you can continue to earn and use DUFB at participating locations.
🛒 How It Works: • Earn DUFB when you buy fresh fruits & veggies with SNAP/EBT
• Use DUFB only at approved Double Up locations
• Check your balance anytime at mydoubleup.com
• Expiration Alert: All DUFB expire on December 31, 2025
📍 Find participating locations and FAQs at doubleupiowa.org
💳 Need a DUFB card? You can still sign up at any participating site or online!
❗ Reminder: DUFB can’t be earned with WIC or personal funds, and funds stay on your Double Up card—not your EBT.
🔍 Questions? Visit the FAQ page: iowahealthieststate.com/doubleupfaq
Let’s keep fresh food on the table and dollars in your pocket. Share this post to spread the word!

10/02/2025

🎗️🩷🧦 Help Us De-feet Cancer! 🧦🩷🎗️
This October, Clarke County Public Health is stepping up for breast cancer awareness—and we hope you’ll step in too!
We’re selling breast cancer awareness socks for just $3 a pair, and every purchase helps fund life-saving cancer screenings through our Care For Yourself Program right here in Clarke County.
🗓️ Catch us at the Clarke High School Pink Out games:
🏈 Football – October 10th
🏐 Volleyball – October 14th
Can’t make it to the games? No worries!
📞 Call us at 641-342-3724
📧 Email njimmerson@clarkecountyiowa.org
🏢 Or stop by the office—we’d love to see you!
Let’s turn socks into screenings and awareness into action. Together, we can truly de-feet cancer 💪💗

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🎗️🩷🧦 ¡Ayúdanos a Derrotar el Cáncer! 🧦🩷🎗️
Este octubre, el Departamento de Salud Pública del Condado de Clarke se une a la lucha contra el cáncer de mama—¡y tú puedes ser parte del cambio!
Estamos vendiendo calcetas rosas de concientización sobre el cáncer de mama por solo $3 el par, y cada compra ayuda a financiar exámenes de detección de cáncer a través de nuestro programa Cuídese aquí en la comunidad.
🗓️ Encuéntranos en los juegos Pink Out de Clarke High School:
🏈 Fútbol americano – 10 de octubre
🏐 Voleibol – 14 de octubre
¿No puedes asistir a los juegos? ¡No hay problema!
📞 Llámanos al 641-342-3724
📧 Escribe a njimmerson@clarkecountyiowa.org
🏢 O visítanos en la oficina—¡nos encantará verte!
Convirtamos las calcetas en exámenes y la conciencia en acción. Juntos, podemos realmente derrotar al cáncer 💪

10/01/2025

🧠 Health Literacy = Power to Protect Your Health
Everyone deserves clear answers—whether you're reading a prescription, asking about a vaccine, or caring for a loved one.
Health literacy means knowing how to find, understand, and use health information to stay safe and make good decisions.
👵🏽 For older adults: Bring a trusted person to appointments. Ask for printed instructions.
🌾 For rural residents: Use local clinics, libraries, and public health offices for help.
🌎 For immigrant families: Ask for bilingual materials. You have the right to understand your care.
✅ Ask questions
✅ Use plain language
✅ Speak up if something’s unclear
Health care should meet you where you are—rural, urban, young, old, bilingual, or not. Let’s make it easier—for everyone.
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🧠 Alfabetización en Salud = Poder para Proteger tu Salud
Todos merecen respuestas claras—ya sea leyendo una receta, preguntando sobre una vacuna o cuidando a un ser querido.
La alfabetización en salud significa saber cómo encontrar, entender y usar información médica para mantenerse seguro y tomar buenas decisiones.
👵🏽 Para adultos mayores: Lleva a alguien de confianza. Pide instrucciones por escrito.
🌾 Para comunidades rurales: Usa clínicas locales, bibliotecas y oficinas de salud pública.
🌎 Para familias inmigrantes: Pide materiales bilingües. Tienes derecho a entender tu atención médica.
✅ Haz preguntas
✅ Usa lenguaje sencillo
✅ Di algo si no entiendes
La atención médica debe adaptarse a ti—rural, urbana, joven, mayor, bilingüe o no. Hagámosla más accesible—para todos.

09/09/2025

🌊 Protecting Our Aquifer Starts at Home 🌱
Just like septic system regulations help prevent contamination of our soil and water, proper well management is essential to safeguarding our aquifer—the underground water source that supplies many Iowans with drinking water.
💧 Wells that are poorly maintained, untested, or left abandoned can become direct pathways for pollutants to enter our groundwater. That’s why regular testing, proper construction, and safe closure of unused wells are critical steps in protecting public health.
✅ Good news for Clarke County residents! Iowa’s Private Well Grant Program offers financial assistance to help you protect your water—and your wallet:
• 💧 Up to $100 for water testing to ensure your well is safe to drink from
• 🔧 Up to $1,000 for well repair or reconstruction to meet current safety standards
• 🚫 Up to $500 for proper closure (plugging) of abandoned wells
These funds help ensure that every resident—regardless of income or location—has access to safe drinking water and can take steps to prevent groundwater contamination.
📞 To learn more or apply, contact Clarke County Public Health or visit Iowa’s Private Well Grants Program page.
Let’s keep our water clean—for today and generations to come.

09/04/2025

💉✨Don't let the flu catch you this year✨💉
🚫🤧We have flu shots available!

08/19/2025

Tank Talk with Clarke County Environmental Health

🌱🚽 What Is a Coco Tank? A Greener Way to Treat Wastewater
Looking for an eco-friendly septic solution? Meet the Coco Tank—a sustainable wastewater treatment system that uses natural coconut husk fibers to filter and clean effluent from your septic tank.
🔍 How It Works:
After wastewater leaves your septic tank, it flows into the Coco Tank, where it passes through layers of coconut husk media. These fibers act as a powerful natural filter, removing pollutants through physical, chemical, and biological processes.
🌿 Why Choose a Coco Tank?
✅ Uses renewable coconut husks instead of synthetic materials
✅ Requires no energy for treatment—it's a passive system
✅ Compact design—takes up 50% less space than traditional systems
✅ Ideal for small lots, rocky soils, or areas with high water tables
✅ Filter media lasts 10–15 years and is compostable after use
🛠️ Maintenance Made Simple
Coco Tanks are low-maintenance, but regular care ensures optimal performance:
🔹 Annual inspection by a certified technician is required
🔹 Effluent filter cleaning and sludge level checks in the septic tank
🔹 Raking or refreshing the coconut media if needed
🔹 Media replacement every 10–15 years (cost: ~$1200–$1500)
🔹 Optional: UV disinfection or phosphorus removal units can be added for extra treatment

Clarke County Environmental Health holds maintenance contracts for each coco tank known to have been installed in Clarke County in order to assist in the protection of homeowners and our aquifer. If you have questions about whether you have a maintenance contract on file, please call 641-223-8299!