Poweshiek County Healthy Choices Coalition
Administered by Grinnell Regional Public Health
210 4th Ave., Grinnell IA 50112
641-236-2385
What we do
The Poweshiek County Healthy Choices Coalition (PCHCC) coordinates efforts and individuals to provide awareness, programming and information to children, youth and adults which empower them to make healthy lifestyle choices.
Programs administered
Community Partnerships for Protecting Children
Community Based Child Abuse Prevention
Family Team Meetings
Tobacco Control Community Partnerships
The goals of the Community Partnerships program are to prevent youth tobacco use, encourage adults and youth to quit using tobacco, and reduce exposure to secondhand smoke. Tobacco Control Community Partnerships covers a three-county area in Iowa (Poweshiek, Iowa, and Johnson Counties) and is administered by Johnson County Public Health. People who are interested in helping to reduce tobacco use in Poweshiek County should contact Julie Bleecker at 319-688-5910 or jbleecke@co.johnson.ia.us to learn about volunteer opportunities.