Washington health services

WCHC CEO Todd Patterson (right) stands with AirCare staff on the hospital's helipad in Washington. (Photo submitted)

The Washington County Board of Health meets June 24, 2022. Visible from left, Board Member Jack Seward Jr., Board Chair Cathy Buffington, Public Health Director Emily Tokheim, Fiscal Administrator Peggy Wood, MCAH Coordinator Sarah Smith and Director of Nursing Karri Fisher. (Kalen McCain/The Union)

Public health

Washington County Public Health offers a variety of health related resources to the community. The services include child health, community health, maternal health, immunizations, home care, dental services, blood pressure clinics, emergency preparedness, environmental health and more.

Contact 319-653-7758

HOSPITAL

Washington County Hospital and Clinics is the main hospital serving Washington County. A family medicine building is located nearby for family practice physicians. They also have a cardiology, family medicine, neurology and women’s clinic.

Facility locations:

Main location, 400 East Polk Street, 319-653-5481

Medical clinic, 444 East Polk Street, 319-653-6601

Family medicine, 1203 South Iowa Avenue, 319-653-7291

Columbus Junction, 109 Walnut Street, 319-728-2429

WCHC Emergency Room, 400 East Polk Street, 319-653-5481

PHARMACY

Walmart Pharmacy 2485 IA-92, 319-653-7218

WCHC Beans Pharmacy 222 South Iowa Avenue. 319-653-4646

Hy-Vee Pharmacy 528 South IA-1, 319-653-2155

SmartScripts Pharmacy 1010 West Madison Street, 844-597-6278

DENTIST

Dental Health of Washington 525 South IA-1, 319-653-4451

Washington Dental Care 1051 West Madison Street, 319-653-3412

Wiese Family Dental, PC 1004 East Washington Street, 319-653-2201

Krotz-Dieleman Dental Office 218 South Iowa Avenue, 319-653-4298

Jarrad Dorcas 1004 East Washington Street, 319-653-2201

EYE DOCTOR

Modern Eye Care 301 South Iowa Avenue, 319-653-2371

Axis Vision Care 221 North Second Avenue, 319-653-4558

MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

Washington County is a member of the Southeast Iowa Link mental health and disability service region.

Adult Drop-in center: 114 West Second Street, (319) 591-8176

Washington County Mental Health and Disability Services: 2175 Lexington Blvd Bldg #2, 319-653-7751

Washington County Public Health

110 North Iowa Ave., Suite 300, 319-653-7758

WCPH is committed to protecting and promoting the health of residents of Washington County. The department provides a range of services, including immunization clinics, health inspections, and emergency preparations, as well as more individual services, like in-home care, maternal health and dental screenings.

Family Connection

319-385-8126

Expecting parents and those with children up to four years old can be paired with a trained Parent Educator who will make in-home visits at convenient times. Educators listen to ideas and questions and work with parents to decide on a plan that will best serve their needs.