Beginning the week of November 3rd our office will open at 9:00 a.m. on Fridays.
Regular weekday hours will remain unchanged Monday through Thursday.
This adjustment allows our staff to dedicate time each Friday morning to internal coordination and planning, ensuring we continue to provide the highest quality service to our community.
We appreciate your understanding and continued support.
New Friday Hours:
- Fridays: 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
- Monday–Thursday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Contact Information
Phone Numbers
Phone: 319-356-6040
Fax: 319-356-6044
Hours
Office Hours
8:00 am - 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday (Fridays 9-4:30 beginning 11/7)
STI Testing Hours
By appointment, please call 319-356-6042
WIC Hours
8:00 am – 4:30 pm, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday
8:00 am – 6:00 pm, Wednesday
1:00 pm – 4:30 pm, Friday
8:00 am - 12:00 pm, first Saturday of each month
WIC phone: 319-356-6042
24/7 Emergency Contact Numbers
Medical or Law Enforcement Issues: 911
Public Health Emergencies: 319-356-6022
Weekend Disease Reporting Hotline: 800-362-2736
Address
Johnson County Health & Human Services Building
855 S Dubuque Street, Suite 113
Iowa City, IA 52240-4281
HOW DO I FIND INFO ABOUT?
Women, Infant, & Children (supplemental nutrition)
Disease Prevention- Tuberculosis, Animal Bite, Food Complaint, etc.
Food Licensing & Inspections
Wells & Septic
Administration
Public Health department administration. Information about the Board of Health and it's meetings.
Annual reports, position statements, proclamations and resolutions and information about our accreditation.
Community Health
The division is responsible for the following programs:
- Communicable disease investigations
- Animal bite investigations and rabies prevention
- Tuberculosis prevention and control
- Adult vaccinations
- Emergency Preparedness
- Medical Reserve Corps (volunteer program)
- Health education and promotion for Tobacco prevention and substance use addiction prevention
- Community health assessment and improvement plan (HealthyJoCo)
- Our four county priorities are: health care quality and access, mental health, food security, and housing
Emergency Preparedness
Public Health works as part of a countywide team and has a County Emergency Operations Plan in place to keep you and your family safe.
Clinical Services
WIC is a free program for those who qualify. WIC improves the health of nutritionally at-risk women, infants and children.
Maternal and Family Health Services promotes breastfeeding and provides valuable nutrition information and resources for mothers.
Child Health and Immunization promote healthy habits for kids, infant immunizations, and other critical information.
Environmental Health
The Environmental Health division is responsible for food establishment education and inspections. Also consumer food safety and food borne illness reporting.
Watershed protection, well plugging & rehabilitation, free water testing & safe water information, private wells testing and licensing, wastewater and septic system licensing.
Community environmental protection includes inspections of tanning/tattoo establishments, public pools and spas. Also home radon information.