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Identifies health or developmental problems in young children early to help them stay healthy. Residents on Medical Assistance who may need transportation to a checkup can call through Medical Assistance insurance providers. Services include: - Child and teen checkup exams that meet the requirements for starting school, camp, and other prerequisites - Health screening for a physical exam, oral health, vision and hearing, developmental and social-emotional screening, substance risk, mental health, sexually transmitted infections, HIV, lead, sickle cell, labs, nutrition review, and immunizations

Employment - Partners with the Minnesota Department of Human Services - Refugee Assistance Program to provide assistance developing job skills and finding employment Health - Grant-funded through UCare to provide education regarding diabetes, child and teen check-ups, and mental health - Partners with Minnesota Care Counseling to provide linguistically appropriate trauma counseling - Works with the Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities to provide leadership training to people with disabilities in the Somali and Latinx communities - Works with the Minnesota Department of Health to assess Somali communities throughout southern Minnesota for suicide prevention readiness and come up with plans to increase prevention measures Resettlement - Assistance with health care access, legal protection, education, training for income generation skills, and other services - Assists new arrivals with documentation paperwork and in navigating the American system - English as a Second Language (ESL) classes are taught at Faribault site through partnership with Faribault Adult Basic Education - Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services assists with legal issues and documentation - Works with Rice County Social Services to connect transportation and childcare resources, and provide job search assistance Youth and Elders - Programming for health and socialization is provided for elders in partnership with UCare - Provides work experiences and supported employment to older workers through the Senior Community Supported Employment Program - Through partnerships with the Minnesota Department of Human Services and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, leadership, soft skills training, and assistance with job searching is providing to youth

- Adolescent/Adult Immunizations - Allergy Testing - Biopsies - Blood Pressure Screening - Breast Examinations - Breastfeeding Support - Child Abuse Medical Evaluations - Child Health and Disability Prevention Exams - Childhood Immunizations - Cholesterol/Triglycerides Testing - Colorectal Cancer Kits - Developmental Assessments - Diabetes Education - Diabetes Pump Starts - Diagnostic Imaging/Radiology - Early Intervention for Children with Disabilities/Delays - Eating Disorders Screening - Flu Vaccines - General Laboratory Testing - General Medical Care - General Physical Examinations - Geriatric Assessments - HIV Testing - Lyme Disease Testing - Mammograms - Newborn Screening - Pap Tests - Pregnancy Testing - Prenatal Evaluation - Sexually Transmitted Disease Screening/Treatment - Testicular Examinations - Thyroid Function Testing - Urgent Care - Well Baby Care

- Acute care - Cervical and colorectal cancer screening - Child and teen check-ups - Chronic disease management - Contraceptive management - COVID-19 vaccinations - Health and nutrition education, including bilingual health education materials - Immunizations - Limited prenatal care - Pregnancy screening - Referrals and care coordination - Sexually transmitted disease screening - Sports physicals - Well baby check-ups - Women's health

Offered to any Crow Wing County resident under the age of 21. Checkups include: hearing and vision screening, developmental screening, physical exam, lead screening, immunizations, and referrals to other health care providers as necessary.

Health and development checkup for youth ages birth - 21 years old with services including: - Development and behavioral screenings - Education and information about the next stage in your child's development and growth - Immunizations - Physical exam - Referral to dentist or other outside providers - Social-emotional and mental health screenings - Vision and hearing tests

- Child and family health care home visits - Child and teen checkups for ages birth - 20 - Community health services - Environmental health services (contract with Brown/Nicollet County) - Immtrack immunization registry (tracks immunizations including childhood flu and Hepatitis B within the state of MN). Printouts of a child's records are available at a parent's request for daycare, camp, school, etc. Bring shot records. - Family planning education - Maternal and infant care education, including one on one instruction of childbirth education and breastfeeding - WIC (Women Infants and Children Program): nutritional supplements for pregnant and breastfeeding women and children under age 5. - Public health emergency preparedness

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.

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 community health services such as: - Breastfeeding and lactation consultant - Car seat education - Childbirth education classes - Child and teen checkups - Child home safety checks - Communicable disease follow-up and cancer prevention - Community nutrition educator - Diabetes prevention - Doula program to support women throughout pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum - Family planning - Immunizations for adults and children - Maternal child health home visiting - Parenting education ?- Tobacco Cessation

Provides child and teen checkups for children, teens, and young adults who are enrolled in or eligible for Medical Assistance. The county can also assist families in finding a local provider and transportation for the checkups. The checkups include: - Age-appropriate information on health, nutrition, and safety - Dental referral and oral health resources - Growth and development screenings - Hearing screenings - Immunizations - Lab tests - Oral health screening - Physical exams - Social-emotional screenings - Vision screenings

Employment - Partners with the Minnesota Department of Human Services - Refugee Assistance Program to provide assistance developing job skills and finding employment Health - Grant-funded through UCare to provide education regarding diabetes, child and teen check-ups, and mental health - Partners with Minnesota Care Counseling to provide linguistically appropriate trauma counseling - Works with the Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities to provide leadership training to people with disabilities in the Somali and Latinx communities - Works with the Minnesota Department of Health to assess Somali communities throughout southern Minnesota for suicide prevention readiness and come up with plans to increase prevention measures Resettlement - Assistance with health care access, legal protection, education, training for income generation skills, and other services - Assists new arrivals with documentation paperwork and in navigating the American system - English as a Second Language (ESL) classes are taught at Faribault site through partnership with Faribault Adult Basic Education - Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services assists with legal issues and documentation - Works with Rice County Social Services to connect transportation and childcare resources, and provide job search assistance Youth and Elders - Programming for health and socialization is provided for elders in partnership with UCare - Provides work experiences and supported employment to older workers through the Senior Community Supported Employment Program - Through partnerships with the Minnesota Department of Human Services and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, leadership, soft skills training, and assistance with job searching is providing to youth

Helps families create safe, nurturing environments for children through health screenings, education, support services, and resources that promote physical health, safety, nutrition, and development. Services include: - Blood Lead Testing: Screening services to detect lead exposure in children and adults to prevent lead poisoning. - Child Passenger Safety: Information and services related to child car seat safety and proper restraint use. - Child and Teen Checkups: Comprehensive health and dental checkups for children, including those on Medical Assistance or Minnesota Care. - Clinic Services: Health services such as birth control options, pregnancy testing, and sexually transmitted infection (STI) screening and treatment. - Family Home Visiting: Home-based support programs for families, including developmental tracking and postpartum/newborn visits to help parents meet goals and connect with support resources. - Immunizations: Vaccination services and information for both children and adults to protect against preventable diseases.

Health and development checkup for youth ages birth - 21 years old with services including: - Development and behavioral screenings - Education and information about the next stage in your child's development and growth - Immunizations - Physical exam - Referral to dentist or other outside providers - Social-emotional and mental health screenings - Vision and hearing tests

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

- 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

Health and development checkup for youth ages birth - 21 years old with services including: - Development and behavioral screenings - Education and information about the next stage in your child's development and growth - Immunizations - Physical exam - Referral to dentist or other outside providers - Social-emotional and mental health screenings - Vision and hearing tests

- Acute care - Cervical and colorectal cancer screening - Child and teen check-ups - Chronic disease management - Contraceptive management - COVID-19 vaccinations - Health and nutrition education, including bilingual health education materials - Immunizations - Limited prenatal care - Pregnancy screening - Referrals and care coordination - Sexually transmitted disease screening - Sports physicals - Well baby check-ups - Women's health

Provides family health services including: - Breastfeeding services - Car seat needs - Child and Teen Check-Up - Connects families to resources and support - Family home visiting - Follow Along Program - Postpartum support - Prenatal support

Access to well-child checkups for children and teens up to age 21, including young parents, who are on Medical Assistance or MinnesotaCare. Services include: - Assistance in locating a medical or dental clinic - Assistance in making an appointment - Arranging for transportation to these appointments - Arranging for interpreters if needed at appointments - Connecting families to community resources Appointments may include: - A physical exam - Baby Tracks program to help parents and guardians stay up to date with infant and childhood immunizations - Developmental, growth, and mental health screenings - Hearing and vision checks - Lab tests - Regular dental appointments - Information about physical health, mental health, healthy habits, and nutrition Visit website to find a local Child and Teen Checkup Clinic.

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.

Provides primary care services, including: - Audiology - Behavioral Health - Cardiology - Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation - Dermatology - Diabetes management - Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) - Family Medicine - Inpatient Care - Internal Medicine - Gynecology - Nephrology (Kidney Care) - Nutrition education - Obstetrics - Occupational Therapy (OT) - Oncology - Palliative Care and Hospice - Physical Therapy (PT) - Podiatry - Radiology/Diagnostic Imaging - Speech Therapy - Urology - Women's Health - Wound and Ostomy Care

- Community clinic and urgent care - Also available is dentist, Dr. Derek Gustafson, at 218-743-3707

Public health nurses provide services by phone, at community sites, or at home visits with families for the following services: - Child and Teen Check-Up Program: helps families access preventive medical and dental care - 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

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.