Public Health - Building a healthier community together.
Public Health & Community Wellness works alongside families, partners and local leaders to keep our community healthy, safe, and prepared — at every age and every stage of life.
We help connect people to prevention, protection, and support.
For more information, please contact:
Public Health & Community Wellness
(712) 243-7546
1408 East 10th Street Atlantic, IA 50022
Keeping Kids Safe & Healthy
Car Seat Installation
Our Child Passenger Safety Technicians will inspect and help you install your child’s car seat, at no cost, to make sure it is safe. Car seat checks are offered year-round during special events or by appointment. Click here to view times and schedule your car seat check.
Booster Seat Safety Tips View this sheet for booster seat safety tips.
Click here to see how to correctly install four different types of car seats.
Immunizations
Childhood immunizations for uninsured and underinsured children are available at the Cass Health Immunization Room. Call (712) 250-8122 for more information.
For Adults
Cancer Screenings - Care for Yourself Program
Free breast and cervical cancer screenings for eligible women ages 21+. Early detection saves lives — and cost should never be a barrier.
Get Moving - Walk With Ease
Offered at no cost, Walk With Ease helps individuals build strength, reduce joint pain, and stay active through simple, guided walking. Moving more helps maintain independence and quality of life.
Fall Prevention - A Matter of Balance
This program is designed to regain confidence, reduce falls and increase activity levels among older adults. It includes 8 sessions for a small group of 8-12 participants led by a trained facilitator, at no cost to the participant.
Emergency Planning - Disaster Prepwise
This program is offered at no cost to older adults. Disaster Prepwise is a one-on-one program that helps older adults prepare for disasters and emergencies. Being prepared protects independence.
Caregiver Supports - Family Caregivers Center of Cass Health
The Family Caregivers Center of Atlantic provides one-on-one support, resources, and guidance to help caregivers navigate their role with confidence. Supporting caregivers strengthens families and helps loved ones remain at home.
For Our Communities
Community Health Assessment & Health Improvement Planning (CHA CHIP)
Public Health reviews and collects local, state and federal data and convenes community partners to identify priority needs, align local efforts, reduce duplication and strengthen impact.
Communicable Disease / Epidemiology
Follow-up provided to persons exposed to reportable communicable diseases per the Iowa Department of Public Health.
Environmental Health
Call Guthrie County Health Services at 641-747-3972 for septic and well inspections and permits, and radon information.
Call Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals at 515-281-6538 for restaurant, hotel/motel, grocery store, convenience store, liquor store and bar inspections.
Public Health Emergency Preparedness
Coordinates emergency response planning and preparedness efforts for the county related to probable public health related issues.
Cass County Urgent Need Resource Guide
Find the Cass County Urgent Need Resource Guide here.
Additional Resources
Hawki
Your Life Iowa
Community Walking Maps
