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Case management

• Ongoing communication with client, providers to ensure appropriate service delivery, medical follow through and client advocacy.

Disease prevention and control

• Ongoing education, outreach and surveillance of communicable diseases under the direction of the Minnesota Department of Health.

Emergency preparedness/bioterrorism

• Collaborative effort to address potential county-wide natural or manmade disasters and disease outbreaks

Public nuisance

• Community Health Nurses perform general public nuisance assessments and refer to appropriate governing agency

Nutrition Education

• Nurses provide nutrition education to various groups and individuals throughout the community to promote healthy nutrition and prevention of obesity and related conditions

NAPS Program (Nutrition Assistance Program for Seniors)

• Community Health facilitates referral of eligible seniors for a monthly food distribution program

Health Promotion and Wellness Activities

• Numerous health topics and wellness activities can be provided to various groups and individuals throughout the county

• Provides immunization clinics in Itasca County

• 2 pm - 6 pm 1st Thursday of each month BY APPOINTMENT

• For information on seasonal flu and other vaccines call 218-327-2941

Public health nurses, family health mentors and nutritionists make home visits. Frequency of visits and length of time per visit agreed upon by family and nurse, depending upon needs of family. Services offered:

• Health information on pregnancy
• Nutritional counseling and guidance
• Child's growth and development and child rearing questions
• Parenting education
• Prevention of child maltreatment
• Works with school teams to assist families with special needs children

• After Home Care: Suggestions for appropriate exercise program, mother's health needs, parenting education, newborn care, nutritional needs (breast or bottle feeding), infant growth and development, and supportive community resources

?- Maternal and Child Health Program: Pregnancy care; special care for high risk pregnant women; nutritional assessment and education; prenatal health needs including nutrition, weight gain, balance of rest and exercise, substance use, preparation for labor and delivery, and adjustment to new family ?- Services for Children: Public health nursing home visits for children with chronic illness, handicaps and developmental delays; nutrition assessment and education; physical and developmental screening; and more

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

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

Provides programs and partnerships that promote healthy lifestyles and improve community health outcomes. Services include: Collaborative wellness initiatives with schools, workplaces, and community organizations Community health assessment and planning to identify health needs and set improvement priorities Health education and outreach to support disease prevention and wellness in the community Programs and policies that encourage healthy behaviors such as active living and tobacco-free environments

Public Health nurses provide services listed below. Health Services

• Telehealth screening and assessment for COVID-19 symptoms

• Blood pressure and blood glucose (diabetes) screening

• Cholesterol screening

• Over-the-counter prescription assistance

• Pre-diabetes testing

• Pregnancy test verification for medical assistance

• Medical follow-up for diabetes, hypertension (high blood pressure), post-surgical procedures, Emergency Room visits, etc.

• Health promotion education on multiple topics such as nutrition; healthy pregnancy; infant and child growth and development; smoking cessation; weight management; chronic disease management, etc.

Community Resource Connections

• Financial screening for program eligibility for prescription drug assistance; Women, Infant and Children (WIC); Head Start; Medical Assistance; Energy Assistance and food shelf

• Medication disposal

Public health nurses provide services by phone, at community sites, or at home visits with families for the following services:

• Childhood safety and injury prevention

• Child passenger safety seats may be available to families receiving Medical Assistance (MA)

• Family and community relationships

• Follow Along Program (FAP): helps parents monitor their children's development

• Health and nutrition

• Healthy pregnancies

• Infant and child growth and development

?- Positive parenting

Education programs dealing with tobacco prevention, alcohol, and other drug use, as well as health promotion and disease prevention. Prevent the spread of communicable diseases through education, immunization, and work with local healthcare providers.

Partners with families to promote healthy lifestyles and nurturing environments. Family health services support families with the following services:

• Breastfeeding support

• Child passenger safety: specialists can answer questions regarding child safety seats and check your car seats

• Family Home Visiting: provides a variety of home visiting programs including prenatal, postpartum and ongoing parenting support services.

• Family education and resources

Public health nurses provide services by phone, at community sites, or at home visits with families for the following services:

• Childhood safety and injury prevention

• Child passenger safety seats may be available to families receiving Medical Assistance (MA)

• Family and community relationships

• Follow Along Program (FAP): helps parents monitor their children's development

• Health and nutrition

• Healthy pregnancies

• Infant and child growth and development

?- Positive parenting

Provides information on: - Heart Disease

• Diabetes

• Nutrition

• Lyme Disease

• Cancer

• AIDS/HIV and STD's

• Family Planning

• Smoking/Tobacco

• Other health related topics

Promotes the health and well-being of pregnant individuals, infants, children, and families through education, prevention, and supportive services. Services include:

• Car seat education and assistance, including information on proper installation and child passenger safety

• Health education on nutrition, child safety, and healthy development

• Family home visiting and parent education to support healthy child development

• Prenatal and postpartum education and support for pregnant individuals and families

• Referrals and coordination with medical providers and community resources

• Early childhood development support and screening resources

• Follow Along Program to monitor growth and development and provide referrals as needed

• Free car seat education and private car seat checks; car seats available to those who qualify

• Health promotion and injury prevention education (including car seat safety)

• Newborn and family home visiting services by a public health nurse

• Parenting education and support programs

Programs include: - PCA assessments

• Waiver case management

• Long term care consultations

• MNChoice Assessments

Provides free or low-cost, confidential services to all individuals, regardless of gender identity, immigration status, income, race, religion, or sexual orientation. Services include:

• Contraceptives

• Counseling

• Education

• Gynecological and breast exams

• GYT "Get Yourself Tested" kits (Chlamydia & Gonorrhea)

-Hepatitis C screening

• HIV screening

• Pregnancy testing

• STI diagnosis and treatments

• Syphilis screening

Health promotion screening and health education at an individual and group level by an RN/PHN, referrals as needed Home visits to discuss:

• Breastfeeding

• Child health, growth, development, and safety

• Education and information on communicable diseases, family planning, reproductive health issues, and sexually transmitted diseases

• Family planning

• Infant care

• Nutrition

• Parenting

• Pregnancy health

Public health nurses, family health mentors and nutritionists make home visits. Frequency of visits and length of time per visit agreed upon by family and nurse, depending upon needs of family. Services offered:

• Health information on pregnancy
• Nutritional counseling and guidance
• Child's growth and development and child rearing questions
• Parenting education
• Prevention of child maltreatment
• Works with school teams to assist families with special needs children

• After Home Care: Suggestions for appropriate exercise program, mother's health needs, parenting education, newborn care, nutritional needs (breast or bottle feeding), infant growth and development, and supportive community resources

?- Maternal and Child Health Program: Pregnancy care; special care for high risk pregnant women; nutritional assessment and education; prenatal health needs including nutrition, weight gain, balance of rest and exercise, substance use, preparation for labor and delivery, and adjustment to new family ?- Services for Children: Public health nursing home visits for children with chronic illness, handicaps and developmental delays; nutrition assessment and education; physical and developmental screening; and more

General education about communicable diseases

• Counseling by registered nurses trained in family planning

• Education on reproductive health issues and pregnancy prevention

• Referral to other health and human service resources as needed

Immunization Services Shots are given regularly at a minimal cost in: - Walker - Cass Lake - Remer - Pine River - Pillager Immunizations provided are: - Diphtheria - Pertussis - Tetanus - Injectable polio - Chicken Pox - Measles - Mumps - Rubella - Haemophilus b - Adult Diphtheria Tetanus (Td)/Pertussis (Tdap) - Hepatitis B - Influenza vaccine - Immunization clinics (schedules are also published in local newspapers) Immunization Clinics: Vaccination Clinic 4th Tuesday of every month 1:00pm - 3:00pmClinic LocationCass County HHVS 400 Michigan Ave West Walker, MN 56484 **Alternative dates & locations may be available, call for details. Call to schedule an appointment or for more information: (218)547-6840

Voluntary and confidential program for individuals who want to obtain information about reproductive health, including preventing or postponing pregnancy. Services include:

• Counseling and information

• Pregnancy testing

• Sexually Transmitted Disease Testing and Treatment

Provides family health services including:

• Breastfeeding services

• Car seat needs

• Connects families to resources and support

• Family home visiting

• Follow Along Program

• Postpartum support

• Prenatal support

• Worksite Wellness Education

A MN Choice Assessment will be made within 20 days of acceptance of an assessment.

Service provides community health services including maternal and child health, disease prevention and control, health education, part-time school health services, counseling, resource information, and referrals