Polk County Health Department

10/20/2026

FREE STI testing!

Join us at Primary Health Care, Inc. tomorrow for free and confidential STI testing. Look for the mobile unit parked in the main lot - no appointment needed!

Wednesday, October 21st
1200 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314
9:00 - 3:00 pm

Testing available:
• Chlamydia
• Gonorrhea
• Syphilis
• HIV
• Trichomoniasis

Complete a full-panel STI testing and receive a $10 QuikTrip gift card!

10/20/2026

When neighbors show up, communities grow stronger. 💛 Your voice, your vote, your engagement—it all shapes our shared health.

10/16/2026

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10/14/2026

Iowa Community Health Workers (CHWs), join us on October 28 for 🏠Helping Clients Stay Housed: Understanding Tenant and Landlord Rights and Responsibilities 🏠

Housing stability plays an important role in health and well-being. CHWs are often among the first to recognize when clients are facing housing challenges and can play a key role in connecting them with support and resources. Led by Carrie Woerdeman, Executive Director of HOME, Inc., this session will focus on Iowa tenant and landlord rights and responsibilities, common housing concerns, effective communication strategies, and practical resources CHWs can use to help clients maintain stable housing.

This session is presented by HOME, Inc., in partnership with Polk County Health Department and HealthTeamWorks.

The CHW Learning and Network Collaborative is made possible through partnership funding from MolinaCares, providing no-cost learning and networking opportunities for Iowa CHWs.

Wednesday, October 28, 2026
2:30–4:00 PM Central
Virtual via Zoom - register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/GpqWAh6gQCSYIgKJLrczwA #/registration

10/14/2026

Your participation can help shape the future of e-mobility! Our partners at the University of Iowa Injury Prevention Research Center need participants for a statewide survey to better understand how kids and teens use e-bikes, e-scooters, and other devices.
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To be eligible,
Children must:
· Be between the ages of 10 - 17 years
· Own and use an electronic mobility device (e.g., e-bike, e-scooter, e-skateboard, etc.)

Parents must:
· Be between the ages of 18 - 99 years
· Be a legal guardian of the participating teen

Parents and children who complete the brief online survey will each be mailed a check for their participation.

Ready to share your experiences? Click the link to learn more! https://trips.lab.uiowa.edu/iowa-electronic-mobility-devices

10/13/2026

As daylight hours get shorter, visibility decreases for everyone on the road. Drivers should watch carefully for pedestrians and cyclists, while walkers and riders should make themselves as visible as possible.

Slow down, stay alert, and help everyone navigate safely after dark.

Learn more about traffic safety at https://polkcountyiowa.pulse.ly/vd7lk6bpgp

10/13/2026

Look familiar??? 😂 A little nostalgia, a big reminder: Mammograms start at 40 for most. Higher-risk individuals should be screened earlier.

10/12/2026

Flu can spread quickly, especially in schools, workplaces, and gatherings. Protect the people you love most with a flu shot.

Flu vaccines are available at most pharmacies and clinics. Schedule yours today!

The Polk County Health Department provides vaccines free of charge to eligible individuals who are uninsured or underinsured through the Vaccines for Adults and Vaccines for Children programs. Call us to learn more: 515-286-3798

10/12/2026