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December 31, 2025 in News, Public Health
Additional Free Radon Test Kits for Delaware County Residents
Delaware County Public Health (DCPH) is pleased to announce they are providing an additional limited inventory of FREE radon test kits to Delaware County residents. After their first initial radon test giveaway back in September of 2025, DCPH saw the desire and need for radon testing in our community. “Within...
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December 2, 2025 in News, Public Health
Ways to Stay Healthy for Holidays During Flu & Respiratory Illness Season
As families prepare to gather for holiday celebrations, Delaware County Public Health (DCPH) is reminding the community of simple steps that can help protect against influenza, RSV and other respiratory illnesses. Local and statewide data show an increase in influenza-like illnesses and respiratory infections as colder weather settles. As reported...
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November 20, 2025 in Family Practice, News, Public Health
Lowering Your Risk and Getting Screened: Delaware County Public Health and Regional Family Health Recognize Lung Cancer Awareness Month
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Delaware County Public Health (DCPH), along with Regional Family Health (RFH) and the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (Iowa HHS) are working together to increase awareness among Iowans of the risk factors for lung cancer and provide information about lung cancer screening....
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November 19, 2025 in News, Public Health
Delaware County Public Health Partners with UnityPoint Health VNA to Offer Free HIV, Hepatitis C and Syphilis Testing
Delaware County Public Health (DCPH) is proud to announce a new partnership with UnityPoint Health – Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) to host a series of free, confidential, walk-in testing clinics for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Hepatitis C (Hep C) and Syphilis. This vital public health initiative is designed to increase...
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November 5, 2025 in News, Public Health
Delaware County Public Health Reminds Residents to Utilize Radon Test Kits
Delaware County Public Health (DCPH) reminds residents who picked up free radon test kits in September to utilize them promptly. Often called the “invisible killer”, radon is an odorless, colorless and tasteless gas that’s harmful to people’s health. As many as 5 in 7 homes across Iowa have elevated radon...
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October 13, 2025 in News, Public Health
Don’t Wait: Test Your Home for Radon
September 29th through October 1st, Delaware County Public Health (DCPH) gave away 583 free radon test kits to Delaware County residents. This would not have been possible without the grant funding provided by the Foundation for the Future of Delaware County. “The positive response from this initiative was outstanding,” shared...
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September 26, 2025 in Family Practice, News, Public Health
Flu Season is Upon Us – Get Your Flu Shot!
Flu season has arrived and Delaware County Public Health (DCPH) along with Regional Family Health (RFH) are providing a friendly reminder of the importance of receiving the flu shot. Everyone 6 months or older is recommended to get a flu shot, especially if you are someone with a higher risk...
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September 15, 2025 in News, Public Health
Free Radon Test Kits Available for Delaware County Residents
Through a recent grant awarded by the Foundation for the Future of Delaware County, Delaware County Public Health (DCPH) is able to provide free radon test kits to Delaware County residents. Radon is the number one cause of lung cancer among individuals who have never smoked, causing over 21,000 lung...
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August 20, 2025 in News, Public Health
Upcoming Online Meeting to Discuss Cancer in Delaware County
An online public meeting to discuss cancer in Delaware County will be held on Monday, September 15, 2025 from 8-9AM. The Iowa Cancer Registry and University of Iowa College of Public Health, in collaboration with the Iowa Cancer Consortium, University of Iowa Health Care Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center, and Iowa...
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August 15, 2025 in News, Public Health
Understanding Measles and Preventing the Spread
Delaware County Public Health (DCPH) is emphasizing the serious nature of measles. As school begins, it’s critical to ensure everyone is up-to-date on recommended measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccines. Individuals who are unvaccinated and have been exposed to measles are subject to a 21-day quarantine period, which can pose a great challenge...
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May 16, 2025 in News, Public Health
Free Measles Vaccination Clinics
To protect the increasing threat of measles, Delaware County Public Health (DCPH) is offering FREE measles vaccination (MMR) clinics to Delaware County residents on June 4th and June 6th. These upcoming clinics address the rise in measles cases within the United States, ensuring Delaware County residents have easy access to...
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May 12, 2025 in Fund Development, Laboratory, News, Public Health, Regional Medical Center
RMC Receives $10,500 in Foundation for the Future of Delaware County Grants
Regional Medical Center (RMC) graciously accepted $10,500 in grant funding on Wednesday, May 7th from the Foundation for the Future of Delaware County. The RMC Laboratory and Nursing Education departments received a total of $3,000 towards the established Youth Clinical Camps to be held this summer. Our camps offer a...
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