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We began managing the Allamakee Public Health Department in 1995, and it is housed in our Community and Home Care Department. Public health plays an important role in making good health happen in Iowa's homes, neighborhoods, schools, and workplaces. The public health community works together to fight disease and promote healthy lifestyles through the use of nutrition education, physical activity, immunization clinics, disease surveillance, and home nursing and home care aide visits. We hold the responsibility of preventing epidemics and the spread of disease, protecting against environmental hazards, preventing injuries, promoting healthy behaviors, and teaching everyone how to prepare for, respond to, and recover from public health emergencies.

Immunization Clinics - Appointments Only

Immunization Clinics are held each Wednesday afternoon in the Community and Home Care office located on the upper level of Veterans Memorial Hospital. Appointments are required by calling 563-568-5660. Special Flu Clinics are also held each fall to prepare for flu season.

Calendar: Upcoming Clinics

Blood Pressure Screenings

Community & Home Care welcomes walk-in appointments during office hours for those wishing to have their blood pressure checked. These screenings are a complimentary service to the community.

Blood pressure clinics are also held once per month at each library in Allamakee County.