Cedar County Public Health (CCPH) provides services as a Local Public Health Department and as a Home Healthcare Agency This site will be used to provide updates to the public in the event of a Public Health emergency such as bioterroism events or pandemic flu.
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It will also be used for non-Emergency updates such as seasonal flu clinic times/locations, immunization clinics, lead clinics, public health awareness months, and other program related notifications. This is not the only means CCPH will use to get information out, however it is the quickest way to reach multiple people who can start spreading the word to their friends, family, coworkers, etc. Please share this information to help prevent, promote, and protect the health of Cedar County. For more information on the specific services CCPH provides, please visit our website at www.cedarcountypublichealth.org.
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Cedar County Public Health (CCPH) provides services as a Local Public Health Department and as a Home Healthcare Agency.
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Cedar County Public Health (CCPH) provides services as a Local Public Health Department and as a Home Healthcare Agency.
Cedar County Public Health is Hiring a
Home Health Registered Nurse!
* Up to 40 hours Mon-Fri
* Paid vacation & sick time
* Rotating on-call hours
* Health Insurance
* Paid Holidays
* Up to 40 hours Mon-Fri
* Paid Holidays
* IPERS
Responsibilities: The Home Health RN visits Cedar County
citizens in their residences to provide skilled services and to coordinate their patients’ care with other health care providers.
Requirements: Current Iowa RN license, valid driver’s license,
and reliable transportation.
For more information or to apply please visit us at https://www.cedarcounty.org/offices/hr/index.htm
To provide quality services, and support in employment, training, employee relations, benefits, compensation and safety beyond the expectations of all employees enabling them to better serve the public.
Iowa Department of Public Health
To prevent carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning during a power outage, NEVER run a generator or any gasoline-powered engine inside your home. ALWAYS use generators outside, in a dry area, and at least 20 feet from your home. Learn more at https://bit.ly/3gO4eHg
Call (563)886-2226 today to make an appointment for your child's immunizations!
The updated total number of known COVID-19 cases since the beginning of the pandemic in Cedar County is 96. We encourage all of our residents to wear a mask and maintain social distance whenever possible.
Cedar County has had 10 new cases of COVID-19 in just the past two days, bringing our total number of cases since the beginning of the pandemic to 94. Please stay home when you are ill, wash your hands frequently, stay 6 feet away from others and wear a face covering when it is not possible to social distance.
Cedar County Public Health is available to help you get your child's needed immunizations in a safe way. We'd like to partner with you to make sure that vaccine preventable illness is one thing you don't need to worry about in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. We are able to provide immunizations to children who are insured by Amerigroup, Blue Cross Blue Shield & Iowa Total Care, as well as those children who might not have insurance coverage. Our Immunization Nurse will be in the office from 8AM to 4PM on the following dates: July 22nd, July 23rd and July 27th. Appointments are required: Please call 563-886-2226 to schedule yours today. Nurse will be wearing a mask and all who are entering the courthouse will be screened for fever. Check out 6 reasons why you should vaccinate your child on time at: https://bit.ly/2xm0xqW
Help stop the spread of coronavirus by traveling responsibly.
Cedar County has had a total of 79 residents test positive for COVID-19 as of today. Please carefully consider your activities this holiday weekend. Stay home if you are experiencing symptoms, wash your hands frequently, use hand sanitizer, and wear a face covering if you are unable to maintain 6 feet between yourself and others.
Full time or part time position with Cedar County Public Health. Key responsibilities include visiting Cedar County citizens in their residences to provide skilled services and coordination of their care with other health providers. Qualified candidates must possess strong assessment skills, be highly motivated, and organized. A current Iowa nursing license, driver’s license and reliable transportation are required. Two years’ previous nursing experience preferred. Excellent benefits and retirement available. Pre-employment physical required. Applications and job description available at www.cedarcounty.org. Applications should be submitted to the attention of:
Angela Knox, Home Health Clinical Manager
Cedar County Public Health
400 Cedar Street
Tipton, IA 52772.
Cedar County has seen an increase in cases over the past week, bringing our total to 68. Please continue to follow social distancing recommendations to protect yourself, your family, and your community.
Case counts are updated in real time on the following web site:
https://coronavirus.iowa.gov/pages/case-counts
Discover the latest resources, maps, and information about the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in your community.
Cedar County has had a total of 52 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Please don't forget to practice social distancing measures to control the spread of this infection in our community.
Cedar County has had 46 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Please continue to observe social distancing recommendations to help slow the spread of the virus in our community. More information, including the number recovered and the number of deaths, can be found at:
https://coronavirus.iowa.gov/pages/case-counts
Cedar County Public Health encourages you to review these tips for a happy and healthy Memorial Day weekend! Enjoy your time together and limit the spread of COVID-19.
Iowa's Governor Kim Reynolds signed a proclamation yesterday, permitting movie theaters, zoos, aquariums, museums and wedding reception venues to reopen on May 22nd with appropriate public health measures in place. Swimming pools will also be permitted to reopen for lap swimming and swimming lessons. Complete details of the proclamation can be found here: https://governor.iowa.gov/press-release/gov-reynolds-signs-new-proclamation-continuing-the-state-public-health-emergency-3
DES MOINES - Today, Governor Reynolds signed a new proclamation continuing the Public Health Disaster Emergency. The proclamation permits summer school activities, including baseball and softball, to resume on June 1. And effective this Friday, May 22, Movie theaters, zoos, aquariums, museums, and w...
Wearing a mask correctly when in close proximity to others, can help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
We have received several questions this week about upcoming graduation parties and other events. These activities are considered social gatherings and are addressed in section five of Governor Reynold's Proclamation of Public Health Disaster Emergency, which states the following:
SECTION FIVE. Pursuant to Iowa Code § 135.144 (3), and in conjunction with the Iowa Department of Public Health, unless otherwise modified by subsequent proclamation or order of the Iowa Department of Public Health, social, community, recreational, leisure, and sporting gatherings and events of more than 10 people shall continue to be prohibited at all locations and venues, including but not limited to parades, festivals, conventions, and fundraisers until 11:59 p.m. on May 27, 2020.
All gatherings of these types are prohibited at this time, even if social distancing is followed, masks are worn, food is not handled or the events happen outdoors. All Iowans are asked to comply with these orders to aid in limiting the spread of COVID-19.
You can read all details of the proclamation here:
https://governor.iowa.gov/press-release/gov-reynolds-signs-new-proclamation-continuing-the-state-public-health-emergency-2
Governor Reynolds signed a new proclamation continuing the Public Health Disaster Emergency. The proclamation permits salons, barbershops, and massage and tattoo establishments to reopen throughout Iowa in a limited fashion with appropriate public health measures in place. It also permits restaurants (but not bars), fitness centers, libraries, and race tracks to reopen in the 22 counties where they have remained closed. These changes are effective at 5:00 a.m. on Friday, May 15.
The proclamation continues the other ongoing closures and public health measures, including the prohibition on social, community, recreational, leisure, and sporting gatherings and events of more than 10 people, until 11:59 p.m. on May 27, 2020. You can read full details here: https://governor.iowa.gov/press-release/gov-reynolds-signs-new-proclamation-continuing-the-state-public-health-emergency-2
Cedar County has had 42 confirmed positive cases and 1 confirmed death as of May 13th. To be a part of the solution and help slow the spread of COVID-19, we encourage you to avoid groups, practice good hand hygiene, stay at least 6 feet apart, and wear cloth face coverings in public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain.
*Please Note: Occasionally, you will observe small discrepancies between the information listed at https://coronavirus.iowa.gov and our actual numbers for Cedar County. We work closely with Iowa Department of Public Health to reconcile the data when this occurs.
Thank you to all Cedar County residents who are working hard to control the spread of COVID-19 when out in public.
Here are our updated numbers:
38 confirmed positive cases
1 confirmed death
COVID-19 can spread quickly at community gatherings, including a family funeral and a birthday party. In this short video, Epidemic Intelligence Service Officer Isaac Ghinai explains how two gatherings in Chicago led to a cluster of cases and 3 deaths.
https://www.facebook.com/CDC/videos/2632438093691512/
COVID-19 can spread quickly at community gatherings, including a family funeral and a birthday party. In this short video, Epidemic Intelligence Service Officer Isaac Ghinai explains how two gatherings in Chicago led to a cluster of cases and 3 deaths. https://bit.ly/MMWR_COVID19Families
The Iowa Department of Public Health today announced the first death associated with novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Cedar County. The individual was an older adult between 61-80 years of age. We wish to extend our sympathy to this individual’s loved ones. Cedar County Public Health, Cedar County Emergency Management, and all of our key partners throughout the county and state continue to work to limit the spread and impact of this virus in our communities.
The total number of confirmed cases identified in Cedar County is currently 36. There is a discrepancy with the statewide map which reports 39 cases. IDPH expects to correct this error tomorrow.
ALL Cedar County residents are encouraged to continue current prevention practices, including:
• Maintain social distance of at least 6 feet from others who do not reside within your own home
• Complete frequent hand hygiene
• Wear a cloth or disposable mask when social distance cannot be maintained
• Stay home when ill, even when symptoms are mild. (The CDC has identified the following as possible symptoms to watch for: fever, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, chills, repeated shaking with chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat and new loss of taste or smell.)
Iowans who are more vulnerable are encouraged to continue to limit their activities outside of their home. Individuals who are at elevated risk include the following:
• Older adults aged 65 years and over
• Individuals who are immunocompromised
• Residents of nursing homes or long-term care facilities
• People of any age who have underlying medical conditions such as asthma, chronic lung disease, diabetes, serious heart conditions, chronic kidney disease being treated with dialysis, severe obesity, liver disease or pregnancy.
For statewide information related to COVID-19, visit https://coronavirus.iowa.gov
For local information related to COVID-19, visit www.cedarcountycovid19.org
Discover the latest resources, maps, and information about the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in your community.
There have been 35 positive COVID-19 cases reported for Cedar County. Help keep each other safe by properly using cloth face coverings when out in public. Learn more about properly wearing and handling cloth face coverings at: https://bit.ly/2R9av5m
Cedar County has had a total of 32 residents diagnosed with COVID-19. Please continue to do your part to maintain our status as a lower-risk county. Remember that our choices today will affect our ability to continue taking steps to loosen restrictions in the coming weeks. Thank you for your many sacrifices over the past several weeks!
Note: The case numbers on this page may differ from the IDPH map due to differences in reporting periods.
As things begin to open up throughout the month of May, we encourage you to be mindful of prevention efforts while you support your local businesses. With increased exposure, it will be more important than ever to have a plan when you are out. Be thoughtful about which entrance you will use, how you will distance yourself from others and how you can minimize contact with shared surfaces. Make sure to bring supplies along to sanitize your hands often and wear a mask whenever possible. As always, please stay home when you are sick. The CDC has identified the following COVID-19 symptoms to watch for: fever, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, chills or shaking with chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat and new loss of taste or smell.
Cedar County has one additional confirmed case of COVID-19 to report today, bringing the total number of cases to 29.
Effective May 1, Governor Reynolds has loosened some restrictions on specific businesses in 77 counties, including Cedar. Social distancing recommendations remain in effect, even within these establishments. Please see the Governor's press release for details.
DES MOINES - Today, Gov. Reynolds signed a new proclamation continuing the State Public Health Emergency Declaration until May 27, 2020. The proclamation loosens social distancing measures in 77 Iowa counties effective Friday, May 1 and continues other restrictions until 11:50 p.m. on Friday, May 15...
Parents are asking during this time: " Should I bring my child in for their immunizations?"
We know these are uncertain times. But it is important that infants, toddlers and children receive their immunizations.
Immunizations keep infants and children safe by protecting them from vaccine preventable diseases like measles, bacterial meningitis and Hep. B, to name a few, and boosts their immune system.
Cedar County Public Health is here to help with immunizations in a safe manner at our clinic or we encourage you to call your child's doctor to see what precautions they are taking for your child to receive their vaccinations.
Vaccinations are available at CCPH for children who meet one of the following criteria:
*Insured by Medicaid
*Insured by Blue Cross Blue Shield
*Do not have insurance
*Have Insurance that does not pay for vaccines
Vaccinations will be given by appointment only, please call
563-886-2226 to set up a time and/or if you have any questions.
(for Vaccine information visit www.cdc.gov/vaccines)
There has been one additional positive COVID-19 case reported for Cedar County, bringing our total to 28. To reduce your risk of exposure in the workplace, we recommend that you follow the guidelines below.
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds announced the launch of Test Iowa during her press conference today. This is an initiative to expand testing capacity and limit the spread of COVID-19 in our state. Iowans are encouraged to complete a brief assessment at https://TestIowa.com to determine whether they should be tested and receive instructions on how to do so if they are eligible.
Stop the spread of COVID-19 and help save lives in Iowa.
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