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

Provide low-cost immunizations for infants, children and adults meeting the Minnesota Department of Health income and insurance eligibility requirements - Immunizations - Education, investigation, and follow up for communicable disease outbreaks as directed by MDH

Offers low-cost vaccines for eligible children 18 years and younger by appointment.

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

Periodic health checkups for children ages birth - 20 who are enrolled in Medical Assistance or MinnesotaCare Assistance in finding medical/dental providers, interpreters, and transportation for those same families - Medical - Dental referral, phone follow-up

- 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

- Communicable disease investigations - Education - Immunizations from birth to adult - Infectious diseases information and resources - Monitoring infectious disease occurrences - Outbreak planning/disaster response - Refugee health screening - Reporting a disease; find reportable disease list here - Tuberculosis control

Offers the following health services: - Blood pressure and blood sugar screenings - Child and adult immunizations - Cholesterol screening - Dental varnishing/fluoride treatment - Disease prevention and control - Flu shots - Foot care -Hearing and vision screenings - Height and weight checks - Hemoglobin testing - Hepatitis C and HIV screenings - Lead testing - Mantoux (TB) testing - WIC clinics

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

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

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

Families of children on the Medical Assistance and MinnesotaCare programs are contacted and encouraged to obtain well child check-ups for their children. Exams are completed at the child or young adult's medical clinic and include: - Complete head to toe physical exam - Information about good physical and mental health - Physical growth measurements - Referrals to other health specialists if needed - Time to ask questions and get answers about the child's health, behavior, and development At certain ages, an exam will also include: - Developmental and behavioral checks - Hearing and vision screenings - Immunizations - Lead testing and other lab tests - Oral health screenings and fluoride varnish application Checkups qualify for school physicals, sports physicals, and Head Start required physicals.

- 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

Provides information on seasonal influenza, and on vaccination clinics available via website and phone. Investigates epidemics and illness outbreaks.

- 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

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 program helps identify and treat health problems early. Services includes: - Complete physical exam - Immunizations - Information about your child's growth and development - Oral health exam and referral to dentist - Lab tests, as needed - Vision and Hearing Screening

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

The Public Health provides a broad range of services to residents to promote and protect the health of those who live and work in Kandiyohi County. Services under this Public Health includes: Asthma Home Based Services: - Includes up to three home visits - Learn about asthma triggers in the home and reduce triggers - Learn about community resources Prenatal Programs for Expectant Parents: - Child passenger safety seat program to conduct car seat checks - Expectant parenting classes offered four times a year by public health nurses and parent educators - Follow Along Program to track child's development to see if their child is playing, talking, growing, moving, and behaving like other children their age - Prenatal visits and family home visiting to have a home nurse visit them to offer education and support and post-partum until their baby reaches two years of age Public Immunization Clinics: - Annual seasonal flu clinics offering immunizations - Assessment of immunization levels in the community - Education related to vaccine preventable diseases and communicable diseases - Infectious disease investigations - Services and outreach to immigrants and refugees new to the community - Tuberculosis education and medication management

- Child and teen check-ups - Family Home Visiting Program: Public Health offers home visits to families with children under the age of 4 when there is an identified need. - Provides free, confidential information on all methods of family planning options available - Immunizations - Prenatal education - Postpartum/newborn visits - WIC program - Clinic Services - Car Seat Safety - Blood Lead Testing.

Adult Health Screening Clinics: Screens adults for a variety of conditions including screenings of blood glucose, cholesterol, and blood pressure checks Family Health: - Family and center-based day care consultation - Education on child passenger safety Health Education: - Assessment and health promotion visits in the home - Business health and wellness programs - Health fairs and presentation on health topics - SHIP (Statewide Health Improvement Program) in creating good health where Minnesotans live, work, learn and play through policy, systems, and environmental changes - Tobacco and policy resources, support, and reduce use and exposure - Youth health education and consultation

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.

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

Services can include injections, catheterizations, pain management, dementia care, and bandage changes to treat sores or infections. Health care is provided by or under the supervision of qualified nursing staff. - Blood pressure and blood sugar checks - Emergency preparedness - Foot care - Flu information - Health promotion - Maternal and child health care - Tobacco cessation - Tobacco retailer training to prevent youth purchases Please note: Individuals are encouraged to get vaccinations through their primary care clinic. If not possible, call the office for availability of vaccines.

Provide disease investigations, post-exposure medications, and immunizations to prevent and reduce the spread of infectious diseases. Services offered include: - 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