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

The mission of Itasca County Public Health is designed to protect and improve people's health by preventing illness, disease and disability

Direct Access allows an individual to go directly to a provider they choose to receive a comprehensive assessment and access care immediately. Provides funding for eligible individuals seeking chemical dependency services is available through the Consolidated Chemical Dependency Treatment Fund. Chemical dependency assessment is available for eligible individuals and both voluntary and court-ordered individuals. Possible referrals and arrangements made for primary treatment, extended care, halfway house and other services.

- Water analysis including: fluoride, iron, coliform bacteria, nitrates, lead, hardness, and sulfates - Radon tests - Food, beverage, and lodging facility inspections - Licensing establishments - Garbage houses complaints - Lead testing/inspections

Direct Access allows an individual to go directly to a provider they choose to receive a comprehensive assessment and access care immediately. Provides Rule 25 Assessments for chemical dependency and eligibility determination for treatment funding.

- Blood Pressure clinics - Diet counseling - Foot Care clinics - Educational Programs - Influenza vaccination clinics - Referrals to emergency response system installation

Monitors occurrence of infectious diseases, develops prevention strategies, and offers: - Education on vaccines - Immunization recommendations and resources - Sharp disposal - Tuberculosis screening

- Prevention measures including providing and coordinating services where communicable disease exists, assisting with plans for immunization programs, and teaching preventative and control measures to families and the community - Services related to tuberculosis disease prevention and control - Refugee health services and follow up are also provided - Perinatal Hepatitis B case management and follow up provided

Substance Use unit offers substance use assessments and treatment options education. ?- Funding for individuals seeking substance use services is available to those meeting income eligibility guidelines through the Behavioral Health Fund; individuals should contact Sibley County Human Services with questions regarding substance use issues - Sibley County Human Services does not currently provide any type of intervention services or referrals for Direct Access. Individuals should use https://fasttrackermn.org to find a provider.

Direct Access allows an individual to go directly to a provider they choose to receive a comprehensive assessment and access care immediately. The county will assess individuals who need help paying for a chemical use assessment or treatment services through the Behavioral Health Fund. Services also include: - Case management - Prepetition screening for all individuals petitioned for civil commitments for a chemical dependency due to being a danger to themselves or others - Provides referrals to local community service providers for chemical assessments or treatment services.

Provides the following services and information to prevent the spread of diseases: - Assists and conducts infectious disease investigations - Communicable disease prevention, education, and follow-up to control the spread of disease - Coordinates with the Minnesota Department of Health on case investigation - Information on various diseases and conditions - Immunization records and information

Health Education and Promotion Programs attempt to maintain and improve the health of our county's residents through many types of programs such as: Group Programs about health concerns such as: - Nutrition - Healthy lifestyles - Hypertension - Smoking - AIDS, etc - Health Related Programs for schools and youth organizations - Assistance and direction with the formation of needed support groups - Diabetes Education is provided by one of our staff nurses who is a certified diabetes educator - Blood Pressure and Cholesterol Screening, education and referral for on-site groups and work places - AIDS information and support, call the AIDS Hotline at (800)248- AIDS - For local education and/or promotion, call County Health at (218)283-7070 - Up to date health information and audiovisual materials are available free of charge to individuals, community groups, schools - Public Awareness of Health Resources throughout the county through publicity, programs and health information - What's Up? Family, Health and Community radio broadcast provides important information concerning our community Health. Listen to KGHS Radio Wednesday afternoons & Saturday mornings - Labor and Delivery class training is provided through the Rainy Lake Medical Center Hospital Campus - The Maternal and Child Health Special Project seeks to reduce infant mortality and disability and to improve the health of the mothers and babies. Home visits are made to pregnant women and mothers and infants by a skilled maternal and child health nurse. Education and support services to reduce maternal risk-taking behaviors and improve parenting skills are provided through individual counseling, group education, prepared childbirth classes, special classes for students on healthy lifestyles, and the distribution of printed materials and newsletters - Family Planning Services are available at Koochiching Family Planning Clinic

Provides health care for Clearwater County including: - 25 bed Critical Access Hospital - 24-hour emergency department - Inpatient/Outpatient surgery department - Respiratory Therapy - Laboratory & X-Ray services - Mammography - CT scan, ultrasound, bone densitometry - Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehabilitation - Physical Therapy - Occupational Therapy - Visiting specialists - Swing beds & Respite Care - Therapeutic dietary consultant - Outpatient IV

- Education on emerging infectious disease - Infectious disease response and follow-up - Provide information about immunizations - Facilitate locating an immunization clinic for any person needing immunization services regardless of ability to pay

- Water analysis including: fluoride, iron, coliform bacteria, nitrates, lead, hardness, and sulfates - Radon tests - Food, beverage, and lodging facility inspections - Licensing establishments - Garbage houses complaints - Lead testing/inspections

Direct Access allows an individual to go directly to a provider they choose to receive a comprehensive assessment and access care immediately. The county will assess individuals who need help paying for a chemical use assessment or treatment services through the Behavioral Health Fund. Services also include: - Case management - Prepetition screening for all individuals petitioned for civil commitments for a chemical dependency due to being a danger to themselves or others - Provides referrals to local community service providers for chemical assessments or treatment services.

- Water analysis including: fluoride, iron, coliform bacteria, nitrates, lead, hardness, and sulfates - Radon tests - Food, beverage, and lodging facility inspections - Licensing establishments - Garbage houses complaints - Lead testing/inspections

Direct Access allows an individual to go directly to a provider they choose to receive a comprehensive assessment and access care immediately. The county will assess individuals who need help paying for a chemical use assessment or treatment services through the Behavioral Health Fund. Services also include: - Designated staff that provide chemical dependency assessments - Referral to local community service providers for chemical assessments or treatment services. Also, directs individuals to visit www.fasttrackermn.org for additional resources. ?- When legal intervention is required, staff can assist with mental health and chemical dependency commitments

Provides information on a variety of programs for seniors Provides assistance to Senior Citizens Organizations and groups through education programs, senior center activities and support groups

- Water analysis including: fluoride, iron, coliform bacteria, nitrates, lead, hardness, and sulfates - Radon tests - Food, beverage, and lodging facility inspections - Licensing establishments - Garbage houses complaints - Lead testing/inspections

Medicare Savings Programs have four sub-programs: - Qualified Disabled and Working Individuals (QDWI): Helps pay for Part A premiums only. Monthly income limits for individuals and married couples apply. - Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB): Helps pay for Part A and B premiums as well as deductibles, coinsurance and copayments. Monthly income limits for individuals and married couples apply. - Qualifying Individual (QI): Helps pay for Part B premiums only. Monthly income limits for individuals and married couples apply. - Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB): Helps pay for Part B premiums only. Monthly income limits and countable resource limits apply for individuals and married couples.

Direct Access allows an individual to go directly to a provider they choose to receive a comprehensive assessment and access care immediately. The county will assess individuals who need help paying for a chemical use assessment or treatment services through the Behavioral Health Fund. Services also include: - Designated staff that provide chemical dependency assessments - Referral to local community service providers for chemical assessments or treatment services. Also, directs individuals to visit www.fasttrackermn.org for additional resources. ?- When legal intervention is required, staff can assist with mental health and chemical dependency commitments

Offers a variety of community health services, including: - Community health promotion - Health education programs - School health programs including screening, education, and consultation to schools through contractual arrangements - Foot care clinics - Statewide Health Improvement Program (SHIP) interventions to prevent obesity by implementing policy, systems, and environmental changes to increase physical activity and intake of healthy food choices - Programs to decrease the use of tobacco and other drugs in youth and decrease the use of tobacco in all populations

Provides comprehensive public health services for residents of Bloomington, Richfield, and Edina. Includes: Breastfeeding Information and Support: - Public Health Nurses, WIC Lactation Consultants and Peer Breastfeeding Counselors are available to answer questions or concerns regarding breastfeeding. WIC participants should contact (952)563-8993; Non-WIC participants should contact (952)563-8900; or email Help Me Grow South Hennepin: - Interagency review team - Early intervention for children ages birth to 5 - Testing available for developmental delays in speech/language, motor, cognitive or social/behavior problems Follow Along: - Child development and tracking program for children up to age 3 Health Screenings: - Blood pressure screenings, 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm Monday - Friday at the Public Health Center; also offered at Creekside Community Center, Edina Senior Center and Richfield Community Center - Hearing screenings offered at Creekside Community Center (952)563-4944 and Edina Senior Center (952)833-9570; call for specific dates and times - Tuberculin Skin Test (TB testing) offered at the Public Health Center, 11:30 am - 3:30 pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday. Cost is $35. Immunizations and Flu Shots: Offers immunizations to individuals who are uninsured or underinsured through the MN Vaccines for Children (MNVFC) and the Uninsured and Underinsured Adult Vaccines (UUAV) programs. Immunization clinics are offered the first and third Tuesday of the month, 3 pm - 5:30 pm. No appointment necessary. A $20 donation requested per vaccination, however, no one will be turned away. Public Health Nurse services: - Home visits for prenatal, postpartum and parenting - Services for adolescents, pregnant teens, and teen parents; education, nursing services, and health counseling provided in the home and at community sites - Education, counseling, and support for pregnant mothers, new parents, and families - Resource for health care questions, food concerns, child growth, development, and safe living conditions WIC Supplemental Nutrition Program: - For infants and children to age 5 and pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women - Nutrition education/food voucher program Senior Health: - Home-based senior services; public health nurses provide home visits at no cost - Assistance finding resources - Community-based senior services; Talk With the Nurse provides group health topics, blood pressure check, and one-to-one help for health questions - Home safety assessments

- The General Assistance (GA) Program provides single adults and childless couples with monthly cash grants for vulnerable persons whose income and resources are less than program limits - GA participants are also eligible for help with medical costs through the General Assistance Medical Care (GAMC) or the Medical Assistance (MA) programs and Food Support - Can apply online at www.mnbenefits.mn.gov