Iowa Health Department in Des Moines, Iowa

This health department provides public health services including immunizations, disease surveillance, environmental inspections, and vital records for the community. Iowa Health Department is located at 321 East 12th Street, Des Moines, IA. Bring photo ID and insurance information for clinical services, and have your parcel or facility information ready for environmental health inquiries.

About Iowa Health Department

The Iowa Health Department, located in Des Moines, IA, monitors public health risks, coordinates Des Moines agencies responding to public health threats, and enforces Iowa public health standards. As a Department of Public Health (DPH), the department works to prevent the spread of diseases, promote healthy behaviors, and ensure a clean water supply. The Health Department also provides access to Polk County public records.

• Vaccination clinic schedules, available vaccines, and immunization records
• Ordering certified birth, death, and marriage vital records
• Filing a food safety or environmental health complaint
• Communicable disease reporting, testing, and outbreak notifications