Cedar County Public Health is a multifaceted agency that provides intermittent skilled nursing care, home care aide/homemaking services and public health services such as immunizations, disease surveillance, rehabilitation, health promotion, and public health education. Cedar County Public Health has been in existence since 1969. Cedar County Public Health works effectively with Environmental Services, the Iowa Department of Public Health, the CDC as well as other county health departments. We frequently partner with the Department of Human Services, Iowa Public Health Information, the United Way, and other agencies. Cedar County Public Health is a member of the Iowa Association of Local Public Health Agencies, the Iowa Public Health Association, the Iowa Homecare Association, the National Association of City and County Health Officials, and the National Association of Home Care.

Do you or your loved one need intermittent assistance in the home?  Six full-time nurses staff Cedar County Public Health.  They provide intermittent home nursing care, skilled nursing service and home care aide service. This is provided on a visiting basis in the individual’s home, under the direction of a physician.  Some of the skilled nursing services that we offer include:  Assessments, response to medications, and medication monitoring, Foley catheter care/insertion/teaching, blood draws, restorative nursing, wound care, administration of IM-Sub Q medications, preparation of insulin, medication set up, and IV therapy. The agency also has a contract with a licensed therapy agency that can provide physical therapy, occupational therapy or speech therapy. 

Many insurance companies can be billed or a fee may be charged according to the consumers ability to pay.  The agency is Medicare and Medicaid certified.

The agency works with physicians, dentists, hospitals, Department of Human Services, and other community/state agencies to meet the needs of residents of Cedar County.

Physicians, family, friends, and neighbors, hospital personnel, or oneself may make referrals for these services.

Cedar County Home Care Aide service staffs one full-time home health supervisor and several part-time certified direct care workers.  Direct Care Workers can assist with personal cares such as tub\shower bath, shampoo, and partial\complete bed bath, catheter care, assist with ambulation transfers, exercise assistance, and non-sterile dressing changes. 

Cedar County Public Health also offers environmental assistance such as preparing light meals, housekeeping, laundry, grocery shopping, and transportation assistance in Cedar County. 

Respite care is available for anyone caring for a senior spouse, relative, or friend.  Tasks such as grocery shopping, doctor appointments, or simply a day at the mall may become impossible.  Respite care is time out for caregivers in order for them to do these everyday things.  Why should your family use respite care?  Caregivers are often the silent victims, experiencing such symptoms as fatigue, depression, nervousness and sleeping or eating disorders.  The caregivers experience a decline in their own health and a lower quality of life.  With temporary relief, you may be able to care for the senior person at home much longer than would otherwise be possible.  Respite care may include: assistance with transfers, bathroom needs, eating, meal preparation, and dressing and undressing. 

Cedar County Public Health is proud to support many other programs. Cedar County has two Certified Breastfeeding Educators that will work with women in the comfort of their own home.  Prenatal classes are offered three times a year (February, June, September) and well baby visits can be made after the delivery.   Immunization clinics are offered monthly and by appointment.  Free lead testing is available for children up to age 6. Free developmental screenings are available to any child up to age 6. These services are available in the Cedar County Public Health office. Cedar County also assists with WIC clinics.

The Cedar County Board of Health governs Cedar County Public Health Nursing Service with the assistance of the Advisory Committee to Cedar County Public Health

Both volunteer boards consist of representatives from throughout Cedar County, including a representative from the Cedar County Board of Supervisors and a Cedar County physician. 

Please contact Cedar County Public Health 563-886-2226 with any questions or to speak with a nurse. 

If you have hearing loss or speech disability, please click on the following link and it will call our office directly. You will be able to type to us and an operator will help relay our messages to eachother. This is only available during normal business hours which are 7:30 am-4:00 pm cst.