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

Group Exercise Classes: Members can attend a variety of free fitness classes including cardio and strength, dance, strength, yoga and pilates, ForeverWell, Kids and Family, and water exercise. Note: Not all classes are offered at all locations. Personal Training and Assessments: Rates for members and non-members. Members can receive a free one-on-one 60 minute assessment session with a certified personal trainer. Personal training sessions are available virtually via Zoom (included in membership or a monthly fee). Small Group Training Programs: - Provides opportunities for small group training and flex training. Available classes vary by location. Rates for members and non-members. - Wellness 180 provides a series of lessons that will help educate participants in and out of a classroom setting on how gradual lifestyle changes can positively impact their health. Rates for members and non-members. - Wellbeats is for kids ages 3 to 14 who are participants of Kids Stuff or child care (must be a member). Kids Stuff provides free drop-off child care while parents/caregivers workout (must be a member). Elder Care: Provides specific programs and services to support older adults age 55 and older, including in-person activities and free classes. - ForeverWell: Provides members with wellness activities for older adults age 55 and older including virtually online or in-person options. Must be a member for the virtual online activities. Also provides wellness checks for senior ForeverWell members. The George Wellbeing programs offer guidance, virtually or one-on-one in a group setting, with a board-certified coach, to help participants navigate healthy choices. Adult Sports Leagues: Provides team, doubles, and individuals sport activities. Opportunities for members and non-members. Kids Sports: Provides year-round activities and program for kids of all ages and skill levels, including youth sports leagues and classes, summer sports, Homeschool Physical Education, and adult sports leagues. Members and non-members are welcome to participate. Offers youth with disabilities age 8 and up opportunities to participate in the Blazing Stars Special Olympics Team. The Young Athletes program introduces children ages 2 to 7 with and without intellectual disabilities to the world of sports. Orthology: Provides physical therapy and chiropractic services Kids and Families: Provides exercises classes, adventure racing, free child care while members work out, Parents Night Out provides child care for an evening out, family friendly fitness centers, and youth and family fitness cards that outlines an entire workout from warm-ups to cool down stretches. Journey to Freedom: Provides an 8 week session where participants meet in small-group discussions, read, reflect, find support, and heal. The goal of the program is to build community and support successful life change in a safe place. Specialty series include Freedom from Body Image and Food Issues, Freedom from Low Self-Esteem, Freedom from the Pain of Grief and Disappointment, and Freedom from Fear. Condition Specific Programs: Include tailored health and fitness programs for people with health conditions including Parkinson's disease and pre-diabetes. Water Safety Program: Provides reduced cost water safety instruction for kids ages 5 - 14 and swimming lessons for ages 6 months to adult. Offers parent and child, school-age children, preschool children, and teen and adult swimming lessons and water safety instruction. Member and non-member rates available. Provides trainings and certifications for lifeguard training, CPR and first aid, babysitting safety, safety training for coaches and instructor level training. Classes are offered in a traditional classroom and blended where lessons are online and skills are practiced in class.

Psychiatric services focus on diagnosing and treating mental disorders of adults, including: - Anxiety disorders - Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - Mood disorders - Schizophrenia?? ?Psychiatrists and advance practice nurses evaluate the need for psychiatric medications and meet with clients on a regular basis for medication management?? ?Psychiatric nurses are available to answer questions about the purpose, side effects, and regime of prescribed medications

Provides individual and family therapy services. Services include: - Adult Rehabilitative Mental Health Services (ARMHS) - Chemical Health Program - Diagnostic Assessment, Medication Management - Intensive Residential Treatment Services (IRTS) - Recreation Program - Targeted Case Management (TCM) - Wellness Program

- Birth Control - Breastfeeding support - Child and Teen Checkups for children ages birth - 21 - Child nutrition education School Age Services - Expectant parent classes - Infant follow along program - Interagency Early Intervention Services (Help Me Grow) - Pregnancy Testing Child and Maternal Health - Pre-school screening - Pro-life and pro-choice counseling and education - School Nursing - Testing for and treatment of certain sexually transmitted diseases - Well baby visits - Yearly physical exam - Maternal and Child Health: information on pregnancy and child growth and development to expectant and postpartum families

Provides information about blindness and visual impairment. Provides assistance to individuals for accessing products, services, and trainings to assist with daily activities and adjustments to vision loss.

Family practice providing: - Acute same day visits* - Chronic disease management (diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, COPD, asthma, etc) - Consultations with a dietitian - Immunizations - Preventive exams - Telehealth *Same day appointments for patients with immediate health needs. These might include: - Fevers, colds, coughs, and sore throats - Illness with nausea, vomiting, diarrhea - Minor cuts, lacerations, and stitches - Minor asthma attacks - Sinus problems, earaches, and headaches - Skin allergies and rashes - Urinary tract infections Same day medical does not take the place of an emergency room or an urgent care clinic.

Provides on-call services for victims of sexual assault or abuse who are ages 13 and older. Children ages 12 and younger are referred to a clinic specialized to meet their needs. Service includes: - Care of physical injuries - Sexually transmitted disease prevention and education - Pregnancy risk assessment - Evidence collection - Crisis intervention and supportive counseling

Offers specialty medical services in the areas of: - Anesthesiology - Imaging services (320)231-4543 - Laboratory services - Nutrition counseling (320)231-4543 - Ostomy services - Respiratory therapy

Social Services: - Community resource referrals for housing, shelter, food shelf, chemical dependency treatment, and emergency and crisis support - Medical insurance application and eligibility assistance - Medical transportation - Medicare questions - Tribal benefit information Community Health Programs: - Breastfeeding Support and Education - Cancer screening education and navigation - Diabetes education, including class and support groups - Enrollment and navigation of Minnesota Department of Health Sage Cancer Screening Program - HIV/Hep C testing and Harm Reduction education and resource navigation - Nutrition counseling - Smoking cessation and navigation

Support groups and classes are offered at locations throughout the Park Nicollet health system. Call for locations and times. - Condition Specific Support Groups and classes including: ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), arthritis, bariatric surgery, cancer, dementia, diabetes, eating disorders, heart disease, Parkinson's Disease, sleep disorders, stroke, and brain injury - Childhood preparation classes including: Preparing for childbirth, breastfeeding, and baby care basics - Grief support groups - Nutrition information classes - Health and wellness classes - Smoking cessation

Specialized care programs for persons with diabetes and/or their family: - Classes and educational materials - Diabetes management clinics - Clinical research

- First aid and CPR training including workplace instruction - First aid and preparedness products such as first aid kits, emergency response guidebooks, bloodborne pathogens kits - Automated External Defibrillators and training

Provides comprehensive health care services including: - Diagnosing and treating illnesses, infections, and injuries (Ear infection, minor burns, sinus infections, skin conditions, sprains and strains, and strep throat) - Family planning/birth control* - Growth and development monitoring - Health education on nutrition and exercise - Internal medicine - Male- and female-specific health concerns - Managing chronic conditions - Obstetrics (OB) - Pediatric services including childhood immunizations - Preventative and wellness visits, such as well-child checkups and routine screenings - Screening tests - Vaccinations * Elective reproductive procedures are not performed at the Catholic-sponsored hospitals.

- Hospital visitation upon request of physician or nursing staff - Psychological and educational support group for people who have or will have ostomy surgery - Publication "The Pacesetter" produced every two months - Video library information

Provides information about blindness and visual impairment. Provides assistance to individuals for accessing products, services, and trainings to assist with daily activities and adjustments to vision loss.

- ADD/ADHD initial evaluation - Adult vaccinations - Camp and sports physical exams - Cardiology - Childhood vaccinations - Commercial motor vehicle physical exam - Dermatology - eVisits: Online medical clinic that provides care for common conditions - Family medicine and primary care - Flu vaccinations - Health maintenance exams - Health screenings including blood pressure, cholesterol, colposcopy, depression, diabetes, osteoporosis blood work, prostate cancer, and sexually transmitted disease (STD) - Medical imagining services - Medication management - Mental Health & Addiction Connection: Helps determine the right service, provides referrals to services at Allina Health or in the community, schedules for Allina Health appointments and connects to crisis services as needed - Sports medicine - Well-child exams - Women's health including obstetrics and gynecology, prenatal care, breast examinations, pelvic exams, and pap smears - Workers' compensation exams

Tourist information site and tours at Hull-Rust Mahoning Mine; community projects; provides some noon meals at cost. Activities: - Bone Builders exercise - Bridge - Cribbage - Defensive Driving courses for age 55+ - Dime Bingo - Hall rentals - Mahjong - Old World Cooking - Senior Yoga - Seniors Thriving Health and Wellness Workshops - Technology labs

Provides primary care family medicine and specialty care services that include: - Bone mineral density (DEXA) - Cardiology - CT scans - Cardiology - Diabetes education - Digital mammograms - General x-ray - Hospice - Laboratory - Mammography - Mental and chemical health care - Nutrition - Oncology and hematology - Physical and speech therapy - Podiatry - Radiology/imaging - Speech and language pathology - Surgery - Ultrasound

Senior activity center, services include: - 55+ defensive driving refresher courses - Adult enrichment classes - Educational programming including several free talks - Gift and craft shop open Monday - Friday - Investment forums - Men's discussion groups - Men's Shed - Noon meal open to the public - Offering health education topics, blood pressure testing, and foot care clinic - Recreational activities such as cards, games, and special events - Support groups for caregivers

Sponsors recreational programs for all ages including senior citizens and persons with disabilities; included are: - Adaptive recreation for persons with disabilities - Day camps - Parks, playgrounds, picnic facilities, family gardens, recreational trails, ice rinks, two swimming beaches (Shady Oak Beach and Libbs Lake Beach), five tennis courts, basketball court, swimming pool, weight machines, free weights, meeting space, hiking trails, biking trails, skate park, canoe rental, sand volleyball, fishing, recreational facilities - Youth sports leagues and classes including gymnastics, softball, baseball, basketball, soccer, lacrosse, swimming lessons year round, CPR instruction, land and water aerobics, kick boxing, safety awareness/self defense, ice skating, ice hockey, skateboarding, and in-line skating

Provides preventive care for the whole family: disease prevention, family planning, health education, and promotion, wellness visits, and more. Services may include: - Asthma - Diagnosis and treatment of acute illnesses - Lab work and imaging - Management of commonly seen chronic conditions - Nutrition Counseling - Physical exams - Vaccines

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

All services confidential. Does not recommend, refer for or provide abortions. Services include: - Abortion alternatives and education - Abstinence education one-on-one and presentations - Community referrals and resources - Pregnancy tests - Limited obstetrical ultrasound for pregnancy confirmation - Parenting educational program in which points are earned for completing education goals. Points are exchanged for material assistance such as baby equipment and items. Program is designed to benefit parents and child. Helps to establish better parenting skills, learn about pregnancy and develop healthy relationships. Life skills classes are also offered regarding budgeting, decision making, job skills, meal planning, renting a place to live and more. - Peer counseling, abortion vs. adoption vs. parenting decision - Post abortion recovery help - Program for fathers, information on their rights, etc. Mentoring for expectant fathers. - Sexually transmitted infection information - Sexually transmitted infection testing and treatment for chlamydia and gonorrhea (urine based test)

Helps older adults manage chronic conditions to improve quality of life by offering: Living Well with Chronic Conditions: A Chronic Disease Self-Management Program provides tools to helps people manage chronic conditions such as diabetes and heart disease through a six-week educational workshop. The workshop meets for two hours each week and is held at a variety of locations. Familiy and friend caregivers are welcome to particpate.