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Pottawattamie County Public Health

Pottawattamie County Public Health's mission is to work in partnership to protect all of Pottawattamie County residents’ health. Health: that optimal state of physical, mental, and environmental well-being that is a right and responsibility of all residents of Pottawattamie County.

Latest News & Announcements

Pottawattamie County Recycling Center Recognized in Waste Advantage Magazine

After five years of operation, the Pottawattamie County Rural Recycling Center continues to serve residents throughout the County, with goals to create even more avenues for local participation. In 2018, the Pottawattamie County Rural Recycling Center (PCRRC) was constructed in Oakland. The effort was made possible with support from the Iowa West Foundation and with the guidance of the Pottawattamie County Recycling Taskforce...

Regional CHIP 2023-2023

The health departments of Douglas, Sarpy/Cass, and Pottawattamie counties, along with The Wellbeing Partners, are excited to unveil the 2023-2025 Metro Region Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP). The report is a culmination of all that we learned from community members and organizations. Read now at https://ow.ly/f6Za50PAui9

Join our Team!

Come join our team! We are currently hiring for the following positions! -On-Call Animal Control Officer -Full-Time Community Health Organizer -Part-Time Public Health Nurse II If you are interested in learning more about these positions or want to apply, visit https://www.pottcounty-ia.gov/jobs/

PCPH Along with Other Health Agencies use Dating Apps to get Head Start on MPOX Prevention

PCPH along with Douglas County Health Department, Sarpy/Cass Health Department, and Three Rivers Public Health Department are teaming up with COMMANDO to launch an initiative to get a head start on prevention by warning about the risks of the disease and the need for vaccination.

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