ANNOUNCEMENT:
Effective April 11, 2025, JCPH will no longer distribute COVID-19 test kits. The State Hygienic Lab will process any previously distributed kits until Friday, April 18, 2025.
Iowans are encouraged to continue practicing preventive health measures and to contact their healthcare provider with any questions regarding COVID-19 testing or care.
Contact Information
Phone Numbers
Phone: (319) 356-6040
Fax: (319) 356-6044
Hours
Office Hours
8:00 am - 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday
STI Testing Hours
By appointment, please call 319-356-6042
WIC Hours
8:00 am – 4:30 pm, Tuesday and Thursday
8:00 am – 6:00 pm, Monday and 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
Urgent Public Health Issues: 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
This division includes things such as communicable diseases and prevention, HIV and Hepatitis C services, tobacco prevention resources and animal bites reporting,
Community Health Assessment (CHA) and Health Improvement Planning (HIP).
HealthyJoCo discovers information about the health of our community and connects people and ideas to improve community health.
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.