Public Health

Contact Information

Susan Crowdes

Public Health Admin

Mail

Public Health Office

209 E. Madison Street

Winterset, Iowa

Hours

Monday - Friday

8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Phone

515-462-9051 

Fax

515-462-9061

Staff

Paige Grochala,

RN Public Health Nurse 515-690-9200

Dawn Brown,

RN Public Health Nurse 515-690-9193.

The Homemaker Program will end on June 30, 2025.

This decision was not made lightly. It comes from a reduction in State & County funding.

About Public Health

The Madison County Board of Health meets the first Wednesday of the odd months in the lower level of the Madison County Annex located at 201 W Court. The meeting is called to order at 7:00 pm.

Current Agenda

BOH Minutes

BOH Members 2024

Mission Statement

The Mission of Madison County Public Health is to promote, protect and preserve the health and well-being of Madison County residents through leadership and community collaboration.

Public Health Proclamation

Blood Pressure Clinics

Blood pressure & vital sign screenings are offered in the Public Health office by appointment only. Call 515-462-9051 to schedule.

For more information on blood pressure readings, tools, and resources from HEART.ORG.

Immunization Services

Immunizations are available for infants, children, adolescents, and adults.

Immunizations that are available MAY INCLUDE: Influenza, school immunizations, COVID-19, Tdap, Meningitis, HPV, and TB tests. Please call us at 515-462-9051 to schedule an appointment.

We accept private pay and some insurance plans.

As a provider for the VFC (Vaccines for Children) Program, we offer vaccines at no cost for those who qualify.

The VFC program was created to meet the vaccination needs of children from birth through 18 years of age. VFC vaccines are provided at no cost to eligible children. A child is eligible to receive VFC vaccine if he/she meets ONE of the following criteria:

Is enrolled in Medicaid (Title XIX)
Does not have health insurance
Is American Indian or Alaskan Native (AI/AN)
Is underinsured (has health insurance that DOES NOT pay for vaccinations

Disease Investigation

For immediate disease reporting, call the Iowa Department of Public Health’s 24/7 hotline: 1-800-362-2736.

Health Education

Story time, professional and community education session are available for children through adult audiences on a variety of health topics.

Please call for more information.

Flu Clinics

We can schedule an influenza vaccination clinic at our office or your place of business. Please call for more information. https://www.cdc.gov/flu/

COVID-19

COVID-19 test kits are available at no cost while supplies last. Test kits are

at-home saliva test kits and are available in our lobby or by request.

Quick Links

Iowa Child Restraint Law
Iowa Public Health Tracking Portal
Centers for Disease Control (CDC)

Madison County Health Care System

Iowa Dept of Public Health (IDPH)
1st Five Madison County BOH FY22 Q4 Report

Community Health Assessment -Community Health Improvement Plan (CHA-CHIP)

COVID-19 Vaccine

Is available to those who qualify:

Children 18 and under who qualify for the VFC program (please see qualifications under the Immunization Services tab)

Adults 19+ through the Bridge Access Program at no cost for those who are uninsured or underinsured

Please call 515-462-9051 for an appointment or for more information.

For immediate disease reporting, Call the Iowa Department of Public Health’s 24/7

hotline: 1-800-362-2736. After hours local disease reporting

call 515-705-9419.

Caring for the Health of Madison County Residents is important to us.