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Increases access to medical services by traveling from site to site to bring services where it is convenient for individuals facing homelessness. Services include:

• Chemical health assessment and referrals

• Chiropractic services

• Medical services include primary care, transportation assistance, and community resource assistance and referral

• Nutrition services include assessment and referral, education, consultation, advocacy

• Mental health diagnosis and treatment services

• Optical including vision screening and eyeglasses

• Pharmaceutical services

• Physical therapy

• Public health nursing services include outreach and assessment, maternal/child health and family planning, and TB case management

Donations of unopened medicine, inhalers, and supplies are gratefully accepted. Must be delivered to the project.

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

• Flu shots

• Tuberculosis screening

• Vaccinations: Hepatitis B

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)

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

Increases access to medical services by traveling from site to site to bring services where it is convenient for individuals facing homelessness. Services include:

• Chemical health assessment and referrals

• Chiropractic services

• Medical services include primary care, transportation assistance, and community resource assistance and referral

• Nutrition services include assessment and referral, education, consultation, advocacy

• Mental health diagnosis and treatment services

• Optical including vision screening and eyeglasses

• Pharmaceutical services

• Physical therapy

• Public health nursing services include outreach and assessment, maternal/child health and family planning, and TB case management

Donations of unopened medicine, inhalers, and supplies are gratefully accepted. Must be delivered to the project.

Increases access to medical services by traveling from site to site to bring services where it is convenient for individuals facing homelessness. Services include:

• Chemical health assessment and referrals

• Chiropractic services

• Medical services include primary care, transportation assistance, and community resource assistance and referral

• Nutrition services include assessment and referral, education, consultation, advocacy

• Mental health diagnosis and treatment services

• Optical including vision screening and eyeglasses

• Pharmaceutical services

• Physical therapy

• Public health nursing services include outreach and assessment, maternal/child health and family planning, and TB case management

Donations of unopened medicine, inhalers, and supplies are gratefully accepted. Must be delivered to the project.

Monitors the occurrence and reporting of infectious diseases, helps develop and implement prevention and control strategies, and provides related services, including:

• Education on infectious diseases and vaccines to help prevent disease spread and inform residents

• Immunization information and guidance, including recommended vaccine schedules and how to access immunizations

• Information about tuberculosis (TB) and links to state TB resources, including prevention and control efforts

• Sharps disposal services: Residents can purchase an approved container and have used sharps (needles/syringes) safely disposed of

Increases access to medical services by traveling from site to site to bring services where it is convenient for individuals facing homelessness. Services include:

• Chemical health assessment and referrals

• Chiropractic services

• Medical services include primary care, transportation assistance, and community resource assistance and referral

• Nutrition services include assessment and referral, education, consultation, advocacy

• Mental health diagnosis and treatment services

• Optical including vision screening and eyeglasses

• Pharmaceutical services

• Physical therapy

• Public health nursing services include outreach and assessment, maternal/child health and family planning, and TB case management

Donations of unopened medicine, inhalers, and supplies are gratefully accepted. Must be delivered to the project.

Services provided:

• Investigates and treats Tuberculosis (TB)

• Provides control function of managing communicable disease outbreaks

• Schedules immunization clinics for child/adolescent/adult immunizations.

• Screens and supports refugees and immigrants

Vaccines provided under the Minnesota Vaccines for Children Program and the Uninsured /Underinsured Adult Vaccine program:

• Adults: Tetanus, pneumonia, HPV (Gardasil), MMR (measles, mumps, rubella), Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Influenza, chickenpox, and shingles vaccinations. Any adult aged 19 or older who is underinsured or uninsured can receive these immunizations.

?- Children: All required vaccines for day care, Headstart, and school (preschool - high school). Plus recommended vaccines including Hepatitis A, Human Papillomavirus (HPV), Rotavirus, and Influenza.

Red Door Clinic provides the following services:

• Adult immunizations

• COVID-19 vaccinations

• Family planning services, sexual health counseling, and health education

• HIV testing, counseling, and short-term interventions

• Immigration exams

• MMR and other childhood immunizations

• Pregnancy prevention for young women ages 12 - 21

• Refugee health screenings and exams for tuberculosis and other illnesses

• Screening and treatment for sexually transmitted diseases

• Syringe exchange and Narcan

• Travel vaccinations

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

Conditions Seen/Treated

• Acne

• Bladder infections (females ages 12 - 75 years) available in person only

• Cold sores

• Cold symptoms

• Conjunctivitis (pink eye)

• Dental procedure prophylaxis

• Diarrhea

• Ear pain (without respiratory symptoms) available in person only

• Ear wash available in person only

• Lice

• Medication renewal (non-controlled and short-term)

• Minor abrasions, bruises and cuts

• Minor burns

• Minor skin infections

• Nausea available

• Oral contraceptives (females ages 18 - 34)

• Pregnancy testing (urine) available in person only

• Rashes

• Sinus symptoms/Sinusitis

• Smoking cessation (adults ages 18 and older)

• Sore throat

• Sports/camp exams (ages 11 - 24 years, excludes Division 1 or chronic medical conditions) available in person only

• Stye

• Suture removal

• Tick exposure

• Travel-related motion sickness

TB (Tuberculosis) skin testing, test reading available in person only

• Vaccinations available in person only:

• Hepatitis A (adults only)

• Hepatitis B (adults only)

• HPV

• Influenza (flu)

• Meningitis B

• Pneumococcal

• Shingles (Shingrix)

• Tetanus (Td and Tdap)

• Vaginal yeast infection (females ages 18 - 65 years)

• Vomiting

• Wart removal (up to 4 per visit)

Family Medical Clinic Services:

• Childhood/adult immunizations

• Comprehensive health evaluation screening

• Diabetes clinic

• Disease-specific screening

• General physical exams

• Lead poisoning screening

• Nutrition assessment

-Pediatric evaluation -Prenatal evaluation

• Weight management

• Well baby care

Specialty Medicine:

• Family practice

• Obstetrics/gynecology

Provides tuberculosis skin testing (mantoux test): Tuberculin skin testing/QuantiFERON test

Breastfeeding and Chestfeeding Resources

• Public Health Nurses, WIC Lactation Consultants, and Peer Breastfeeding Counselors are available to answer questions or concerns regarding breast/chestfeeding

Early Childhood Development Resources ?- Follow Along Program: Supports parents by assessing their young child's growth and development up to age 3. Parents receive a development questionnaire called an ASQ (Ages and Stages Questionnaire) in the mail every 4 months. Once filled out, the parent returns it to Public Health. The results of the questionnaire are mailed back to the parent with suggested activities to promote growth and development for the child's specific age range. A Public Health Nurse will call the parent if there are concerns. If needed, a nurse discusses further evaluation or tips on how to promote a baby's physical and emotional development. Emergency Preparedness

• Trainings: Personal and Family Preparedness in All Seasons; Psychological First Aid

• Weather-related information for excessive heat and extreme cold

Health Screenings

• Blood pressure screenings

• Hearing screenings

• Home assessment for asthma triggers

• Tuberculin skin tests

Immunizations and Flu Shots

• Offers immunizations to individuals who are uninsured or underinsured through the Minnesota Vaccines for Children (MNVFC) and the Uninsured and Underinsured Adult Vaccines (UUAV) programs.

Older Adult Health A Public Health Nurse may provide:

• Assessment of health concerns

• Connections to local resources

• Support to community organizations to learn more about supporting aging residents

Prenatal, Postpartum, and Parenting Resources A Public Health nurse is able to provide:

• Assistance with health care questions; food concerns; counseling; child growth and development; parenting skills; asthma education and safe living conditions

• Connections to local resources

• Education and support for expectant mothers, new parents, and families

• Infant Health Initiative: Provides resources and support to pregnant individuals and families with newborns, focusing on reducing infant mortality and preventing preterm births while promoting healthy family environments.

• Maternal Early Childhood Sustained Home-Visiting (MECSH) Program: Public Health Nurses promote healthy pregnancy and childhood development with families through discussion, learning opportunities, developmental screening, and referrals to community resources as needed. A needs assessment is completed during pregnancy or the first 2 months after a newborn's discharge from the hospital. Families may be enrolled until the child turns 2 years old.

Sexual and Reproductive Health

• Public Health Nurses provide health counseling, education, and resource information to individuals and groups

WIC Supplemental Nutrition Program

• Provides nutrition education, breast/chestfeeding counseling and support, and food benefits for eligible people who are pregnant, have recently been pregnant, or have children up to age 5 years of age.

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