Programs include: - PCA assessments - Waiver case management - Long term care consultations - MNChoice Assessments

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

Medicare-certified and Minnesota Department of Health licensed home care providing the following services: - Home health aide - Occupational therapy - Physical therapy - Public health nursing - Speech therapy

- The Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment (EPSDT) Program, know in Minnesota as the Child and Teen Checkups (C&TC) Program, is a benefit for Medical Assistance and Minnesota Care. C&TC provides comprehensive health care for children and teens, newborn through the age of 20, who are enrolled in Medical Assistance (MA) or MinnesotaCare - The goal of the C&TC Program is to improve the health of eligible children and teens and reduce the negative impact of health problems. Medical care costs can be reduced by providing preventive medical care and early diagnosis and treatment of conditions that threaten children's health - Public Health provides outreach through letters and phone calls to new and current participants in the C&TC program

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

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

- 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

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

- Case management - Homemaker services - Personal care services - Visits by home health nurses - Medical supplies or medical equipment may be provided - Medical transportation - Assisted Living/Adult Foster Care - Senior Companion Services - Emergency Call Systems - Flu shots - Foot care - Immunizations for all ages - Smoking cessation

- Presentations on AIDS, STDs, etc. - Health and nurse counseling for industries - Hearing and vision checks for children and teens - Nurse consulting contracts - Daycares - Diabetic education Office visits include: - Hearing and vision screening - Pedicures - Blood pressure screening - Blood tests

Providing the following services for Children and teens under 21 years old on Medical Assistance or MinnesotaCare: - Assistance with appointments, transportation, interpreters, and other services necessary to access healthcare ?- Education to families about comprehensive screening at regular age intervals through reminder letters and phone contacts. - Periodic health and dental screenings and follow-up through their healthcare provider ??- Providing community outreach, technical assistance, and training to medical providers

- Child and Teen Check-ups (for children on Medical Assistance and Minnesota Care) - Home visiting programs for childbirth education, new moms and babies, help with breastfeeding, parenting information and help, home safety checks - Immunizations and vaccination information - Home visits for families whose children have high blood lead levels - Follow Along Program tracks children up to four to assure appropriate growth and development - Foot care and blood pressure clinics for the elderly

Health promotion screening and health education at an individual and group level by an RN/PHN, referrals as needed Home visits to discuss: - Pregnancy health - Breastfeeding - Infant cares - Parenting - Family planning - Nutrition - Child health, growth, development, and safety

Provides assistance to individuals who desire to gain access to services, authorize and coordinate services provided through the Minnesota Department of Human Services waivered services, monitor the delivery of services adjusting them to meet the individual's continuing needs and advocate for the individual to assure his or her health safety.

- 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

Assessments and evaluations for service are completed by registered nurses that are Certified Public Health nurses. Services provided: - Health education for chronic illnesses such as diabetes, heart conditions, etc. - Heath evaluations - Health care coordination for physical and mental problems - Help in coping with chronic and terminal illnesses - Homemaking - Nutrition consultation - Preadmission screening for home care or nursing home placement - Programs for persons with disabilities - Skilled nursing, case management, HHA, homemaking, companion and respite care - Transportation to medical appointments - Therapy services such as physical, occupational, and speech - Treatments such as dressing changes and care for gastrostomy, ostomy, catheter

- Presentations on AIDS, STDs, etc. - Health and nurse counseling for industries - Hearing and vision checks for children and teens - Nurse consulting contracts - Daycares - Diabetic education Office visits include: - Hearing and vision screening - Pedicures - Blood pressure screening - Blood tests

Community Services: - Family services - Emergency planner - Chemical dependency specialist services - Gaming enforcement services - Public utilities and maintenance Court services: - Chief judge - Appellate Court - Clerk of courts - Probation officer - Ordinance information

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

- 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

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

Partners with families to promote healthy lifestyles and nurturing environments. Child and Family Health Services support families with the following services: - Breastfeeding classes and resources: breastfeeding support services are available in home, at the Horizon Public Health Office Alexandria main site, and via telephone. - Child and Teen Checkups (C&TC): complete head-to-toe health and development checkups for persons under 21 years old. - Child passenger safety: specialists can answer questions regarding child safety seats and check your car seats. - Family Home Visiting: registered nurses provide a variety of home visiting programs including prenatal, postpartum and ongoing parenting support services. - Follow Along Program: for parents of children ages birth - 5 at no cost to learn if your child is talking, moving, playing and developing on track for his/her age.

Provides a variety of family home visiting services by registered nurses and family health specialists to support families, parents, caregivers, and children. - Home visits to pregnant women to instruct on healthy pregnancy behaviors and preparation for labor and delivery - Home visits to families with newborns and children; instruction on child growth, child care seat safety, development, nutrition, parenting, and child care as well as connecting families to a wide variety of other community resources - Home visits to families experiencing stress or crisis related to parenting. Services are educational and supportive in nature and are supervised by a Public Health Nurse; parents can self-refer - Home visits for children or youth with a disability or special health needs; provide health education, resources, and referrals to support families Family determines visit frequency, which can be as few as one or two visits to longer term visits up to three years. Visits can be in person or virtual to fit the family's needs.

Family Health Services available include: - Breastfeeding services - Car seat needs - Child and Teen Check-Up - Connection to family support and resources - Family Home Visiting - Follow Along Program - Postpartum newsletter - Postpartum support - Prenatal support

Well child health visits performed by specially trained public health nurses Screening components include: - Vision and hearing check - Laboratory test, including lead, blood, and urine as needed - Immunizations if needed - A complete head to toe physical assessment - Health education and counseling about health lifestyles - Nutrition assessment - Developmental assessment