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Monitors diseases and promotes a healthy community. Services include:
- Adult and children vaccinations and information. Vaccinations are offered at the Horizon Public Health Office in Alexandria.
- Community education resources to protect and prevent diseases from insects, common infections, lead poisoning, and viruses.
- Safe drinking water testing: helps address common concerns, including: arsenic, coliform bacteria, lead, manganese, and nitrate and support treatment of contaminants in private wells.
- Substance misuse prevention resources
Monitors diseases and promotes a healthy community. Services include:
- Adult and children vaccinations and information. Vaccinations are offered at the Horizon Public Health Office in Alexandria.
- Community education resources to protect and prevent diseases from insects, common infections, lead poisoning, and viruses.
- Safe drinking water testing: helps address common concerns, including: arsenic, coliform bacteria, lead, manganese, and nitrate and support treatment of contaminants in private wells.
- Substance misuse prevention resources
Categories
Disease/Disability Information
Childhood Immunization
Disease Specific Communicable Disease Control
Drug Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Tap Water Testing
General Health Education Programs
Alcohol Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Public Health Departments
Adult Immunization
Tobacco Use Education/Prevention
Monitors diseases and promotes a healthy community. Services include:
- Adult and children vaccinations and information. Vaccinations are offered at the Horizon Public Health Office in Alexandria.
- Community education resources to protect and prevent diseases from insects, common infections, lead poisoning, and viruses.
- Safe drinking water testing: helps address common concerns, including: arsenic, coliform bacteria, lead, manganese, and nitrate and support treatment of contaminants in private wells.
- Substance misuse prevention resources
Monitors diseases and promotes a healthy community. Services include:
- Adult and children vaccinations and information. Vaccinations are offered at the Horizon Public Health Office in Alexandria.
- Community education resources to protect and prevent diseases from insects, common infections, lead poisoning, and viruses.
- Safe drinking water testing: helps address common concerns, including: arsenic, coliform bacteria, lead, manganese, and nitrate and support treatment of contaminants in private wells.
- Substance misuse prevention resources
Categories
Disease/Disability Information
Childhood Immunization
Disease Specific Communicable Disease Control
Drug Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Tap Water Testing
General Health Education Programs
Alcohol Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Public Health Departments
Adult Immunization
Tobacco Use Education/Prevention
Handles all animal complaints by enforcing all animal control ordinances for city of Minneapolis and dispersing wardens on patrol to proper area of activity.
Keeps animals impounded available for five full days to be reclaimed by their owners.
Pick-up services offered for:
- Cats: Only if they are live trapped or otherwise contained
- Wild animals: Only if they are injured/sick
- Dead animal pick up
Additional services:
- Handles routine neglect cases and acts of animal cruelty
- Provides adoption of dogs, cats, and small animals at the shelter
- Investigates dog bites and quarantine services enforced for rabies
- Sells licenses for dogs and cats, dog park permits, and other animal permits
- Approves special permits for events involving hooved animals and animals wild by nature
- Monitors licensed pet shops in Minneapolis
- Investigates crimes against animals
- Volunteer program
- Works closely with health agencies to control zoonotic (disease that can be passed between animals and humans) diseases
Works with Minneapolis Police to allow:
- Domestic violence victims to board their pets at the Animal Control facility for five days at no cost
- Police officers to bring in the pets of domestic violence victims
- Enforces all animal care and protection state and local codes and statutes
Handles all animal complaints by enforcing all animal control ordinances for city of Minneapolis and dispersing wardens on patrol to proper area of activity.
Keeps animals impounded available for five full days to be reclaimed by their owners.
Pick-up services offered for:
- Cats: Only if they are live trapped or otherwise contained
- Wild animals: Only if they are injured/sick
- Dead animal pick up
Additional services:
- Handles routine neglect cases and acts of animal cruelty
- Provides adoption of dogs, cats, and small animals at the shelter
- Investigates dog bites and quarantine services enforced for rabies
- Sells licenses for dogs and cats, dog park permits, and other animal permits
- Approves special permits for events involving hooved animals and animals wild by nature
- Monitors licensed pet shops in Minneapolis
- Investigates crimes against animals
- Volunteer program
- Works closely with health agencies to control zoonotic (disease that can be passed between animals and humans) diseases
Works with Minneapolis Police to allow:
- Domestic violence victims to board their pets at the Animal Control facility for five days at no cost
- Police officers to bring in the pets of domestic violence victims
- Enforces all animal care and protection state and local codes and statutes
Categories
Animal Adoption
Abused Men
Animal Regulation
Rabies
Foster Care/Temporary Shelter for Animals
Cruelty to Animals Investigation
Disease Specific Communicable Disease Control
Abused Women
Animal Lost and Found
Provides a broad range of services to individuals, families, and communities to promote health and prevent illness. Programs and Services:
Air Quality and Health
Guidance on how to prepare for and protect yourself during wildfire smoke events.
Be There Campaign
Resources on supporting mental health and well-being-for yourself, friends, and your community.
Healthy Homes Program
Home assessments and education to reduce housing-related health and safety risks. Intake form: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=4VDDECzTAEyGUGTXTu9pZIu_yntPHARKlbkYMqd2y3ZUMFVSMERWVkVHT1U4M1FRRllPUUZKWlpJSCQlQCN0PWcu&route=shorturl
Infectious Diseases Prevention and Control
Information to help prevent infections and vaccine-preventable diseases, including COVID-19 and tickborne illnesses.
Public Health Emergency Preparedness
Support for preparing, responding to, and recovering from all types of public health emergencies.
Substance Misuse and Prevention
Resources on substance misuse prevention, treatment, and recovery support.
Suicide Prevention and Resources
Access to suicide prevention training and support resources.
Provides a broad range of services to individuals, families, and communities to promote health and prevent illness. Programs and Services:
Air Quality and Health
Guidance on how to prepare for and protect yourself during wildfire smoke events.
Be There Campaign
Resources on supporting mental health and well-being-for yourself, friends, and your community.
Healthy Homes Program
Home assessments and education to reduce housing-related health and safety risks. Intake form: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=4VDDECzTAEyGUGTXTu9pZIu_yntPHARKlbkYMqd2y3ZUMFVSMERWVkVHT1U4M1FRRllPUUZKWlpJSCQlQCN0PWcu&route=shorturl
Infectious Diseases Prevention and Control
Information to help prevent infections and vaccine-preventable diseases, including COVID-19 and tickborne illnesses.
Public Health Emergency Preparedness
Support for preparing, responding to, and recovering from all types of public health emergencies.
Substance Misuse and Prevention
Resources on substance misuse prevention, treatment, and recovery support.
Suicide Prevention and Resources
Access to suicide prevention training and support resources.
Categories
Suicide Prevention Programs
Wildland Fire Preparedness Information
Substance Use Disorder Education/Prevention
General Mental Health Information/Education
Disease Specific Communicable Disease Control
General Disaster Preparedness Information
Public Health Departments
- CPR Training and Certification is available for a fee
- Contagious disease / life threatening illness investigation
- Investigation and follow up regarding reports of public health nuisance in which the health of the public is at risk or in danger
- Contracts with school districts to provide pre-school screenings, hearing and vision screenings, scoliosis screenings, school health services, and health education
- CPR Training and Certification is available for a fee
- Contagious disease / life threatening illness investigation
- Investigation and follow up regarding reports of public health nuisance in which the health of the public is at risk or in danger
- Contracts with school districts to provide pre-school screenings, hearing and vision screenings, scoliosis screenings, school health services, and health education
Categories
Public Health Departments
CPR Instruction
Disease Specific Communicable Disease Control
Public Health Nursing
Provides health information and topics on:
- Bed bugs
- Diseases and Conditions: Details on various health conditions, including ADHD, cancer, COPD, diabetes, heart disease, and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).
- Environmental Health: Information on topics such as carbon monoxide, indoor air pollution, lead exposure, mold, poison safety, and ultraviolet (UV) safety.
- Healthy Living: Guidance on adolescent health, food safety, emotional well-being, obesity prevention, smoking cessation, vaccines, and other immunizations.
- Emergencies and Safety: Resources on specific types of emergencies, threats, injury prevention, violence prevention, and safety measures.
- Public Health: Insights into epidemic investigations and vital pandemic updates.
- Traveler Health: Travel health notices, disease directories, frequently asked questions, and precautions for travelers.
- Workplace Safety and Health: Information on occupational safety, including topics like cancer, chemical safety, and workplace hazards.
Provides health information and topics on:
- Bed bugs
- Diseases and Conditions: Details on various health conditions, including ADHD, cancer, COPD, diabetes, heart disease, and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).
- Environmental Health: Information on topics such as carbon monoxide, indoor air pollution, lead exposure, mold, poison safety, and ultraviolet (UV) safety.
- Healthy Living: Guidance on adolescent health, food safety, emotional well-being, obesity prevention, smoking cessation, vaccines, and other immunizations.
- Emergencies and Safety: Resources on specific types of emergencies, threats, injury prevention, violence prevention, and safety measures.
- Public Health: Insights into epidemic investigations and vital pandemic updates.
- Traveler Health: Travel health notices, disease directories, frequently asked questions, and precautions for travelers.
- Workplace Safety and Health: Information on occupational safety, including topics like cancer, chemical safety, and workplace hazards.
Categories
Cancer
Zika Virus
Disease/Disability Information
Influenza
Tobacco Use Disorders
General Health Education Programs
COVID-19
Disease Specific Communicable Disease Control
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Obesity
Mold Pollution Information
Vaccine Information
Immunization clinics provide vaccines available through the Minnesota Vaccines for Children (MnVFC) and the Uninsured and Underinsured Adult Vaccine (UUAV) programs
Immunization clinics provide vaccines available through the Minnesota Vaccines for Children (MnVFC) and the Uninsured and Underinsured Adult Vaccine (UUAV) programs
Categories
Disease Specific Communicable Disease Control
People Without Health Insurance
Adult Immunization
Childhood Immunization
Provides services to promote healthier and safe living for residents. In collaboration with community partners, the Public Health Division is responsible for determining and addressing local public health needs as well as community health initiatives working with individuals, communities, healthcare, and schools. Principles and initiatives include community health improvement plan, healthy communities and equity, and policy/system changes.
The Disease Prevention team works to prevent and control infectious and communicable diseases through ongoing public health measures such as:
- Public education and sharing information and resources
- Outreach planning and disaster response
- Monitoring and reporting infectious disease occurrences
- Refugee health screening
- Takes reports on possible outbreak, disease, or illness, or suspected foodborne or waterborne illness
- Tuberculosis screening/Mantoux test
Provides services to promote healthier and safe living for residents. In collaboration with community partners, the Public Health Division is responsible for determining and addressing local public health needs as well as community health initiatives working with individuals, communities, healthcare, and schools. Principles and initiatives include community health improvement plan, healthy communities and equity, and policy/system changes.
The Disease Prevention team works to prevent and control infectious and communicable diseases through ongoing public health measures such as:
- Public education and sharing information and resources
- Outreach planning and disaster response
- Monitoring and reporting infectious disease occurrences
- Refugee health screening
- Takes reports on possible outbreak, disease, or illness, or suspected foodborne or waterborne illness
- Tuberculosis screening/Mantoux test
Categories
Tuberculosis Screening
Disease Specific Communicable Disease Control
Wellness Programs
Public Health Departments
Tuberculosis
Disease/Disability Information
General Health Education Programs
Services include:
- Communicable disease education, monitoring, and surveillance
- Communicable Disease Investigation - Investigates outbreaks of communicable diseases in Rice County in conjunction with the Minnesota Department of Health
- Covid-19 vaccines
- Emergency Preparedness includes coordination, planning, and communicating with partner agencies, organizations, and local community members
- HPV vaccine
- International Travelers' Health Immunization Information
- Naloxone overdose prevention kits (visit website for additional information)
- Sexually transmitted disease testing and treatment for chlamydia and gonorrhea (provide free condoms)
- Tuberculosis testing and treatment
- Vaccination (see Immunizations Program)
- Vector-borne disease information and prevention (Zika virus)
Services include:
- Communicable disease education, monitoring, and surveillance
- Communicable Disease Investigation - Investigates outbreaks of communicable diseases in Rice County in conjunction with the Minnesota Department of Health
- Covid-19 vaccines
- Emergency Preparedness includes coordination, planning, and communicating with partner agencies, organizations, and local community members
- HPV vaccine
- International Travelers' Health Immunization Information
- Naloxone overdose prevention kits (visit website for additional information)
- Sexually transmitted disease testing and treatment for chlamydia and gonorrhea (provide free condoms)
- Tuberculosis testing and treatment
- Vaccination (see Immunizations Program)
- Vector-borne disease information and prevention (Zika virus)
Categories
Disease/Disability Information
Disaster Preparedness Partnerships
Opioid Antidote Distribution
Disease Specific Communicable Disease Control
General Immunization
COVID-19 Immunization Clinics
Tuberculosis Clinics
Travel Immunizations
Emergency Preparedness and Response Planning
HPV Immunizations
Sexually Transmitted Infection Treatment
Tuberculosis Screening
Sexually Transmitted Infection Screening
Provides immunizations for:
- Childhood and adult diseases
- Hepatitis
- Pneumonia
- Influenza
Provides immunizations for:
- Childhood and adult diseases
- Hepatitis
- Pneumonia
- Influenza
Categories
Flu Vaccines
Childhood Immunization
Adult Immunization
Influenza
Disease Specific Communicable Disease Control
Provide disease investigations, post exposure medications, and immunizations to prevent and reduce the spread of infectious diseases. Services offered:
- Infectious disease investigations
- Immunization and flu clinics
- Mass dispensing clinics
- Nursing staff provides health assessment for infectious disease and status of immunization for refugees that have arrived in the county
- Perinatal Hepatitis B case management
- Tuberculosis case management
Provide disease investigations, post exposure medications, and immunizations to prevent and reduce the spread of infectious diseases. Services offered:
- Infectious disease investigations
- Immunization and flu clinics
- Mass dispensing clinics
- Nursing staff provides health assessment for infectious disease and status of immunization for refugees that have arrived in the county
- Perinatal Hepatitis B case management
- Tuberculosis case management
Categories
Adult Immunization
Disease Specific Communicable Disease Control
Flu Vaccines
Citizenship and Immigration Medical Examinations
Rabies
General Immunization
Public Health Departments
Tuberculosis Screening
Administers public health programs for Band members such as:
- Communicable disease follow-up
- Medication management and setup
- Statewide Health Improvement Program: Reduce obesity, diabetes, and discourage commercial tobacco use
- Tobacco Program: To advance commercial tobacco-free policies, tobacco education, traditional tobacco information, coordinates and funds signage, supplies, and other items for use at MLBO events and government buildings
Administers public health programs for Band members such as:
- Communicable disease follow-up
- Medication management and setup
- Statewide Health Improvement Program: Reduce obesity, diabetes, and discourage commercial tobacco use
- Tobacco Program: To advance commercial tobacco-free policies, tobacco education, traditional tobacco information, coordinates and funds signage, supplies, and other items for use at MLBO events and government buildings
Categories
Weight Management
Medication Information/Management
COVID-19
Disease Specific Communicable Disease Control
Influenza
Diabetes Management Clinics
Common Ailments
Tobacco Use Education/Prevention
Provide disease investigations, post exposure medications, and immunizations to prevent and reduce the spread of infectious diseases. Services offered:
- Infectious disease investigations
- Immunization and flu clinics
- Mass dispensing clinics
- Nursing staff provides health assessment for infectious disease and status of immunization for refugees that have arrived in the county
- Perinatal Hepatitis B case management
- Tuberculosis case management
Provide disease investigations, post exposure medications, and immunizations to prevent and reduce the spread of infectious diseases. Services offered:
- Infectious disease investigations
- Immunization and flu clinics
- Mass dispensing clinics
- Nursing staff provides health assessment for infectious disease and status of immunization for refugees that have arrived in the county
- Perinatal Hepatitis B case management
- Tuberculosis case management
Categories
Adult Immunization
Disease Specific Communicable Disease Control
Flu Vaccines
Citizenship and Immigration Medical Examinations
Rabies
General Immunization
Public Health Departments
Tuberculosis Screening
Offers a variety of environmental health services, including:
- Private well-water testing kits
- Information about well construction and soil absorption in cooperation with Zoning administrative office
- Administers health-related environmental complaints
- Disease prevention control including food poisoning investigation, rabies information, sexually transmitted infection control, and tuberculosis control; pertussis; vaccine preventable disease investigations; biologic and chemical disease preparedness - all hazards approach
- Radon testing
Offers a variety of environmental health services, including:
- Private well-water testing kits
- Information about well construction and soil absorption in cooperation with Zoning administrative office
- Administers health-related environmental complaints
- Disease prevention control including food poisoning investigation, rabies information, sexually transmitted infection control, and tuberculosis control; pertussis; vaccine preventable disease investigations; biologic and chemical disease preparedness - all hazards approach
- Radon testing
Categories
Food Poisoning
Sexually Transmitted Infections
Tuberculosis
Meningitis
Pertussis
Tap Water Testing
Disease Specific Communicable Disease Control
Disease and prevention control including the following services:
- Childhood lead poisoning prevention
- Education
- Facilitation of refugee health screening exams
- Immunizations: low cost vaccines available
- Preventable disease community assessment
- Infant Hepatitis B disease prevention
- Infectious disease monitoring and management; screening and referral for diagnostics/treatment
- Referral to community resources
- Seasonal Flu shots
Disease and prevention control including the following services:
- Childhood lead poisoning prevention
- Education
- Facilitation of refugee health screening exams
- Immunizations: low cost vaccines available
- Preventable disease community assessment
- Infant Hepatitis B disease prevention
- Infectious disease monitoring and management; screening and referral for diagnostics/treatment
- Referral to community resources
- Seasonal Flu shots
Categories
Adult Immunization
Childhood Immunization
Disease Specific Communicable Disease Control
Refugees/Entrants/Asylees
Public Health Departments
Health Screening/Diagnostic Services
Emergency Preparedness and Response Planning
Provides immunizations for:
- Childhood and adult diseases
- Hepatitis
- Pneumonia
- Influenza
Provides immunizations for:
- Childhood and adult diseases
- Hepatitis
- Pneumonia
- Influenza
Categories
Flu Vaccines
Childhood Immunization
Adult Immunization
Influenza
Disease Specific Communicable Disease Control
Offers a variety of environmental health services, including:
- Private well-water testing kits
- Information about well construction and soil absorption in cooperation with Zoning administrative office
- Administers health-related environmental complaints
- Disease prevention control including food poisoning investigation, rabies information, sexually transmitted infection control, and tuberculosis control; pertussis; vaccine preventable disease investigations; biologic and chemical disease preparedness - all hazards approach
- Radon testing
Offers a variety of environmental health services, including:
- Private well-water testing kits
- Information about well construction and soil absorption in cooperation with Zoning administrative office
- Administers health-related environmental complaints
- Disease prevention control including food poisoning investigation, rabies information, sexually transmitted infection control, and tuberculosis control; pertussis; vaccine preventable disease investigations; biologic and chemical disease preparedness - all hazards approach
- Radon testing
Categories
Food Poisoning
Sexually Transmitted Infections
Tuberculosis
Meningitis
Pertussis
Tap Water Testing
Disease Specific Communicable Disease Control
Provides immunizations for:
- Childhood and adult diseases
- Hepatitis
- Pneumonia
- Influenza
Provides immunizations for:
- Childhood and adult diseases
- Hepatitis
- Pneumonia
- Influenza
Categories
Flu Vaccines
Childhood Immunization
Adult Immunization
Influenza
Disease Specific Communicable Disease Control
Provides immunizations for:
- Childhood and adult diseases
- Hepatitis
- Pneumonia
- Influenza
Provides immunizations for:
- Childhood and adult diseases
- Hepatitis
- Pneumonia
- Influenza
Categories
Flu Vaccines
Childhood Immunization
Adult Immunization
Influenza
Disease Specific Communicable Disease Control
- Blood pressure and sugar screenings
- Car seat safety
- Childbirth classes
- Child and teen check-ups
- CPR and AED training courses
- Disease prevention and control
- Emergency preparedness
- Environmental health hazard information on mold, radon, lead and meth
- Fall prevention program
- Follow along program for child development tracking
- Foot care clinics
- Health fairs
- Immunizations
- Lactation Education
- Medication disposal information
- Outreach for pregnant women, parents of infants and young children
- Postpartum home visits
- Prenatal education
- Tobacco use and exposure prevention
- Well child checks
- WIC program
- Blood pressure and sugar screenings
- Car seat safety
- Childbirth classes
- Child and teen check-ups
- CPR and AED training courses
- Disease prevention and control
- Emergency preparedness
- Environmental health hazard information on mold, radon, lead and meth
- Fall prevention program
- Follow along program for child development tracking
- Foot care clinics
- Health fairs
- Immunizations
- Lactation Education
- Medication disposal information
- Outreach for pregnant women, parents of infants and young children
- Postpartum home visits
- Prenatal education
- Tobacco use and exposure prevention
- Well child checks
- WIC program
Categories
Childbirth Education
Parenting Skills Classes
Podiatry/Foot Care
Disease Specific Communicable Disease Control
Home Nursing
General Immunization
Disease/Disability Information
WIC Applications/Certification
Outreach Programs
Public Health Nursing
Medication Disposal
Infant/Child CPR Instruction
Mold Pollution Information
Tobacco Use Education/Prevention
Public Health Departments
CPR Instruction
Offers various immunizations for adults and children, testing, and disease prevention education.
Programs are offered at low cost to persons who are eligible.
Services include:
- Immunizations at health fairs and work sites
- Covid-19 Vaccines
- Refugee screening
- Childhood lead studies and abatement
- Communicable disease education and surveillance
- HIV and AIDS education
- Public health nuisance control
- Tuberculosis education
- Mantoux testing
- Hepatitis B worksite activities
Offers various immunizations for adults and children, testing, and disease prevention education.
Programs are offered at low cost to persons who are eligible.
Services include:
- Immunizations at health fairs and work sites
- Covid-19 Vaccines
- Refugee screening
- Childhood lead studies and abatement
- Communicable disease education and surveillance
- HIV and AIDS education
- Public health nuisance control
- Tuberculosis education
- Mantoux testing
- Hepatitis B worksite activities
Categories
Hepatitis
Adult Immunization
Disease Specific Communicable Disease Control
AIDS/HIV Prevention Counseling
COVID-19 Immunization Clinics
Tuberculosis
Disease/Disability Information
Lead Poisoning Screening
Childhood Immunization
Refugees/Entrants/Asylees
Public Health Departments
AIDS
HIV Infections
Outreach Programs
Provides information on seasonal influenza, and on vaccination clinics available via website and phone.
Investigates epidemics and illness outbreaks.
Provides information on seasonal influenza, and on vaccination clinics available via website and phone.
Investigates epidemics and illness outbreaks.
Categories
Disease Specific Communicable Disease Control
Seasonal Flu
Disease/Disability Information
Flu Vaccines
Public Health Departments
- Conducts surveillance, investigates, monitors, and puts prevention interventions in place for communicable diseases.
- Educates the public, individuals, families, day care providers, schools, businesses, and other groups about preventing the spread of communicable diseases such as Pertussis, Influenza, West Nile Virus, Tuberculosis, Meningitis, and others.
- Conducts surveillance, investigates, monitors, and puts prevention interventions in place for communicable diseases.
- Educates the public, individuals, families, day care providers, schools, businesses, and other groups about preventing the spread of communicable diseases such as Pertussis, Influenza, West Nile Virus, Tuberculosis, Meningitis, and others.
Categories
Disease Specific Communicable Disease Control
Disease/Disability Information
Provides community health programs such as:
- Child and Teen Checkup Outreach: Helps families find a doctor, dentist, psychologist, and transportation
- Disease and Prevention Control: Monitor and investigate potential disease processes through adult/child immunizations, communicable disease prevention programs, emergency preparedness plans, surveillance of the county's environment, and tuberculosis screening
- Environmental Health: Help protect the residents from environmental health hazards through programs to reduce exposure to health risks, such as food and waterborne diseases, radiation, occupational health hazards, and public health nuisances. Provides radon, lead, and well water education.
- Follow-Along Program: Provides parents with information about their child's development during infancy and early childhood through mailing questionnaires
- Health Promotion: Provides presentations and/or materials on health topics for small and large groups. Topics may include chemical and tobacco use prevention, family health, mental health, nutrition, and physical activity
- Public Health Preparedness for Emergencies: Funded by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention in partnership with local, state, and territorial public health departments to provide assistance to public health departments across the nation. Helps health departments strengthen abilities to effectively respond to a range of public health threats, including infectious diseases, natural disasters, and biological, chemical, nuclear, and radiological events.
Provides community health programs such as:
- Child and Teen Checkup Outreach: Helps families find a doctor, dentist, psychologist, and transportation
- Disease and Prevention Control: Monitor and investigate potential disease processes through adult/child immunizations, communicable disease prevention programs, emergency preparedness plans, surveillance of the county's environment, and tuberculosis screening
- Environmental Health: Help protect the residents from environmental health hazards through programs to reduce exposure to health risks, such as food and waterborne diseases, radiation, occupational health hazards, and public health nuisances. Provides radon, lead, and well water education.
- Follow-Along Program: Provides parents with information about their child's development during infancy and early childhood through mailing questionnaires
- Health Promotion: Provides presentations and/or materials on health topics for small and large groups. Topics may include chemical and tobacco use prevention, family health, mental health, nutrition, and physical activity
- Public Health Preparedness for Emergencies: Funded by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention in partnership with local, state, and territorial public health departments to provide assistance to public health departments across the nation. Helps health departments strengthen abilities to effectively respond to a range of public health threats, including infectious diseases, natural disasters, and biological, chemical, nuclear, and radiological events.
Categories
Family Life Education
General Mental Health Information/Education
Parents of Infants/Toddlers
High Risk Infants/Children
Dental Care Referrals
Families With Children
General Health Education Programs
Tobacco Use Education/Prevention
Therapy Referrals
Physical Activity and Fitness Education/Promotion
Disease Specific Communicable Disease Control
Physician Referrals
Monitors diseases and promotes a healthy community. Services include:
- Adult and children vaccinations and information. Vaccinations are offered at the Horizon Public Health Office in Alexandria.
- Community education resources to protect and prevent diseases from insects, common infections, lead poisoning, and viruses.
- Safe drinking water testing: helps address common concerns, including: arsenic, coliform bacteria, lead, manganese, and nitrate and support treatment of contaminants in private wells.
- Substance misuse prevention resources
Monitors diseases and promotes a healthy community. Services include:
- Adult and children vaccinations and information. Vaccinations are offered at the Horizon Public Health Office in Alexandria.
- Community education resources to protect and prevent diseases from insects, common infections, lead poisoning, and viruses.
- Safe drinking water testing: helps address common concerns, including: arsenic, coliform bacteria, lead, manganese, and nitrate and support treatment of contaminants in private wells.
- Substance misuse prevention resources
Categories
Disease/Disability Information
Childhood Immunization
Disease Specific Communicable Disease Control
Drug Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Tap Water Testing
General Health Education Programs
Alcohol Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Public Health Departments
Adult Immunization
Tobacco Use Education/Prevention