POCAHONTAS COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT
21 3rd Avenue NE
Pocahontas, IA 50574
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Mon-Fri: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Phone: 712-335-4142
Fax: 712-335-3581
AGENCY ADMINISTRATOR:
Jill Conlin
CLINICAL MANAGER:
Wes Beneke, RN
OFFICE COORDINATOR:
Mary Eastman
BILLING COORDINATOR:
Kayla Nedved
HEALTH NURSES:
Kelly Metzger, RN
Brooke Krips, RN BSN
Alex Salsberry, RN BSN
Amy Stern-Domek, LPN
HOME HEALTH AIDES:
Karen Vader
Libby Roberts
Nicole Birkey
Brittany Howland
PARENT EDUCATOR:
Melissa Hoyt
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST:
Keane Brown
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2023 Flu Vaccination Clinics in Pocahontas County
- 10/4/2023 - 11am-1pm - Pocahontas Court House
- 10/10/2023 - 9:30-10:30am - Rolfe Community Center
- 10/10/2023 - Noon-1pm - Laurens City Hall
- 10/10/2023 - 1:30-2pm - Havelock Library
- 10/11/2023 - 9-10am - Fonda City Hall
Open to the public, no appointment necessary.
We accept Medicare Part B, Wellmark BCBS of Iowa, Pay Privately, or qualify for our Vaccines for Children Program.(Advantage Plans, Aetna, Humana, Coventry, etc. not accepted.
Private Pay Fees (Check Only)
- Fluarix (6months & up) $30
- Fluzone High Dose (65+) $65
Pocahontas County Health Department is a pick-up site for at-home COVID-19 test kits.
The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) and State Hygienic Laboratory (SHL) recently announced that Test Iowa will end operations on July 16, 2021. An at-home test kit program will be provided to Iowans free of charge following the closure of Test Iowa. Iowans will be able to receive at-home saliva test kits via direct shipping to the requestor’s home or by picking up test kits at local pick-up sites like Pocahontas County Health Department. The test sample is returned by the patient to the State Hygienic Laboratory using a prepaid label included with the test kit.
For more information on the at-home COVID-19 test kits or to call ahead to pick one up, please call Pocahontas County Health Department at 712-335-4142.
About the Department
Mission Statement
Pocahontas County Public Health will strive to apply public health knowledge to prevent, promote, and protect the health of the individuals and the entire community, serving all ages and income levels.
Vision Statement
We exist to ensure that people in our community have equitable opportunities and resources to lead healthier, more fulfilling, and longer lives.
Pocahontas County Public Health provides experienced professional services to persons in their own homes. Clients receive personalized services in a familiar environment and can be active participants in their care. Family members receive education and support to assist with caring for their loved ones. Our service is available to anyone meeting admission criteria regardless of funding. For a FREE home visit to evaluate for services CALL: 712-335-4142
Available Services
- Skilled Nursing
- Home Health Aides
- Homemaker Services
- Family Foundations
- Immunizations & Flu Clinics
- Maternal/Child Health
- Communicable Disease Follow-up & Prevention
- Tuberculosis Monitoring & Follow-up
- DME Loan Closet
- Lifeline Medical Alert System
- WIC Clinics & Dental Screenings
- Emergency Preparedness
- Health Promotion
- Child Safety Seat Checks
- DNA Testing
- Environmental Health Services
Pocahontas County Board of Health
The Pocahontas County Board of Health supports local public health vision, mission, and advocacy and encourage community involvement in setting public health priorities.
Current Board Members:
- Donna Stall
- Connie Schachtner
- Kyle Smith
- Selena Meacham, FNP
- Kylie Maurer, PA-C
- Annette Devereaux
- Polly Zaugg
Duties of the Board of Health
- Appoint a qualified Administrator; administrative and supervisory functions shall not be delegated to another Agency or organization.
- Adopt and periodically review the Agency’s policies governing operations of the Health Department.
- Oversee the management and fiscal affairs of the Agency. This shall include participation in preparing the annual operating budget and capital expenditure plan with final approval granted.
- Meet regularly as needed to conduct business, and when called by Chairperson they will conduct meetings in accordance with State of Iowa open meeting law.
- Establish a fee schedule for the service by the Health Department according to the cost of provision of said service. A sliding fee scale will be adopted considering income and family size.