Siouxland District Health Department – Ida County

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Siouxland District Health Department – Ida County 
700 E 2nd Street
Ida Grove, IA 51445

(712) 364-7315
Fax: (712) 364-7310
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Public Health for Ida County
(712) 364-7311

Siouxland District Health Department – Ida County

Siouxland District Health Department – Ida County is governed by the Ida County Board of Health. The Board meets every other month on the odd months, third Thursday at 12:00pm. Meetings are open to the public.

What we Do for the community

Public health promotes and protects the health of people and the communities where they live, learn, work, and play

Our Mission

To advance public health by preventing disease, shaping and enforcing policies, and empowering communities through education, support, and strong partnerships

Our Vision

To be a trusted public health agency leading

Family and Community Health Services include:

Provider for childhood immunizations birth through age 18 who meet eligibility guidelines:

  • Child is enrolled in Medicaid
  • Child is underinsured
  • Child has no health insurance
  • Child is American Indian or Alaska native

Vaccinations for eligible adults 19 years or older who meet eligibility guidelines:

  • Adult is underinsured
  • Adult has no health insurance
  • Has only Medicare Part B, not Part D

For a fee (available at our Sioux City office)

From birth through 21 provides:

  • Assistance to find a physician and/or dentist
  • I-Smile for dental education, screening, and fluoride varnish for children
  • Assistance with Hawk-I health coverage for uninsured children and Medicaid enrollment

HFA accredited free in-home visitation program for pregnant women and infants 3 months or under

For eligible women aged 21-64, free mammogram, clinical breast exam, and PAP smear for the counties of Woodbury, Ida, Plymouth, Sioux, Lyon, O’Brien, Cherokee, Clay, Palo Alto

Supplemental food program serving eligible pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum women, infants, and children to age 5

Epidemiological Investigation
Follow up and Information on Communicable Disease

Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI)
Examination, treatment, and education (available at our Sioux City office)

Public Swimming Pools and Spas, Tattoo Establishment inspections for the counties of Woodbury, Ida, Plymouth, Sioux, Lyon, Osceola, O’Brien, Dickinson and Palo Alto

Provider for childhood immunizations birth through age 18 who meet eligibility guidelines:

  • Child is enrolled in Medicaid
  • Child is underinsured
  • Child has no health insurance
  • Child is American Indian or Alaska native

Vaccinations for eligible adults 19 years or older who meet eligibility guidelines:

  • Adult is underinsured
  • Adult has no health insurance
  • Has only Medicare Part B, not Part D

Foot care is provided for persons who may have problems performing this care themselves due to visual or other physical limitations. Private pay only.

Public Health is responsible for certain reportable diseases, disease outbreaks and foodborne illness outbreaks.

Mission is to identify, educate and train local volunteers who can help improve community emergency preparedness and be readily mobilized to supplement hospital and public health operations during times of major healthcare needs and promotes healthy living throughout the year.

ICCA, led by Horn Public Health, represents more than 20 community entities coming together to assess Ida County health problems/needs and develop an ongoing health improvement plan.

Mission: Dedicated partners empowering Ida County to live healthier. Vision: To be the healthiest county in Iowa.

Evidence-based program designed to reduce the fear of falling and increase the activity level of older adults. Classes consist of eight, two-hour sessions.

Program designed to educate and empower the public to take action in emergency situations and provide lifesaving care before professional help arrives.

Web-based resource directory for health and human services in Ida County at www.hornmemorialhospital.org

Feeling Queasy? Call; it’s easy! 844-IowaSic (Or your local health department) to report food poisoning.

Kevin Grieme, Director

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