HIV Education and Support Services for Youth: - HIV prevention, education and counseling for young men and women who have sex with men ages 13 - 30, high risk people of any age who report having sexual and needle-sharing partners between the ages of 13 - 30. - Free HIV testing for anyone of any age. - Case management for any HIV+ youth age 13 - 30 and their families, including support and referrals to community resources as needed. - Group education and consultation about AIDS and HIV-related health issues of gay and bisexual youth for professionals, community members, and schools.

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.

The Diabetes Self-Management Education program is recognized by the American Diabetes Association and follows the American Diabetes Assoc. standards and Staged Diabetes Management Guidelines for persons with Type 1, Type 2 and Gestational Diabetes. Individual and group sessions are held. Community Outreach and support groups are also available.

Provides emergency, surgical, ongoing and convalescent care for all persons needing medical attention. Medical Services: - 64 - Inpatient Beds - 24 hour Physician Staffed Emergency Care - Intensive and Coronary Care - Acute Rehabilitation - Day Surgery - Nutrition Services - Women's Health & Birth - Pharmacy Local or Visiting specialists in most areas of care are also available

The Lupus Foundation of America provides education and support services to people affected by lupus. The foundation collaborates with experts to provide clear, easy-to-use information, programs, and resources to help people navigate their journey with lupus. Programs offered: - Health Education Specialists: Specialists are available to answer questions and provide caring support to people with lupus. Health Education Specialists are specially trained to provide people affected by lupus with non-medical counseling, disease education, information, and helpful resources. Spanish-speaking health education specialists are also available. - The Expert Series: An educational podcast that features empowering conversations with leading lupus experts that focus on helping people live with lupus - Local Support and Programs: There are opportunities to engage locally and participate in education events and support groups dedicated to improving the lives of people affected by lupus. Experts can help individuals find resources, support groups, and get involved in the fight to end lupus. - LupusConnect: An online community where people can engage with others to share experiences, find emotional support, and discuss practical ways to live and cope with the disease - Lupus & You: A free educational series where people with lupus, their family, and friends can learn more about the latest in lupus research and managing the disease. Provides advocacy and panelist events in-person or virtual formats. - National Resource Center: A collection of up-to-date resources and information on lupus. The Resource Center educates, empowers, and connects individuals to resources, educational articles, and support services about lupus. - Strategies to Embrace Living with Lupus Fearlessly (SELF): A free online self-management app program designed to help people with lupus live their best life. SELF is tailored to support people with lupus to manage symptoms, stress, medications, and working with their health care team. - Take Charge: A weekly education email series designed to give people with lupus, and those recently diagnosed, tips, and resources that can help them better manage their lupus and it's everyday challenges Find a local Lupus Foundation chapter at www.lupus.org/chapters.

Comprehensive medical services for men, women, and children by staff of physicians, family practice residents, and nurse practitioners. Referrals to other specialists when indicated. Includes: - Reduced cost obstetrical services - Premature labor and delivery program - Health promotion, routine physical exams encouraged - Patient education available with free brochures on wide variety of health related issues - Social worker available for counseling - Birth control information and prescriptions - Sexually transmitted disease information and treatment - Smoking cessation class - Free HIV and STD testing - Diabetic support group

- 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

- Diabetes related individual and group education - Speakers for community and organizations in Native population - Foot care and education - Nutrition counseling for diabetes - Certified diabetes educators - Blood sugar monitors for eligible clients

Offers the following medical services: - After hours nurse care line - Assisted referrals are provided for services such as specialty care - Breast cancer screening - Cervical cancer screening (i.e. Pap testing) - Colposcopy - Family planning birth control (including IUD, pills, implant, shot, patch or ring) - Health care when sick or injured - Health education - HPV testing - Immunizations - Laboratory services - Medication Assistance - Mental Health assessment and counseling - Monitoring and treatment of chronic illness (ex: diabetes, asthma) - Pediatrics - Pregnancy testing - Prenatal care - Preventative care - Pelvic exams - Routine check-ups - Sexually Transmitted Disease testing - School/camp physicals - Urinary tract infection testing and treatment - Yeast infection and vaginitis testing and treatment Minnesota SAGE Program: Provides free breast and cervical cancer screening and follow-up services to uninsured and underinsured women over the age of 40.

Public Health staff provides information and education to enable residents to lead healthy lifestyles for themselves and their families. Services include: - Emergency preparedness to prevent, protect against, and quickly respond to and recover from health emergencies. Emergencies include infectious disease outbreaks/pandemics, severe weather, natural disasters, power outages, incidents resulting in mass casualties, toxic chemical or radiological releases, and acts of bioterrorism. - General education about communicable diseases and immunizations to groups and individuals - HIV education and information - Immunization services to children and adults that are not covered by insurance or Medical Assistance (MA) - Seasonal flu information - Tuberculosis screening, follow-up, and case management to individuals suspected of having or currently have active Tuberculosis

- Blood pressure and sugar screenings - Car seat safety - Childbirth classes - Child and teen check-ups - CPR and AED training courses - Disease prevention and control - Emergency preparedness - Environmental health hazard information on mold, radon, lead and meth - Fall prevention program - Follow along program for child development tracking - Foot care clinics - Health fairs - Immunizations - Lactation Education - Medication disposal information - Outreach for pregnant women, parents of infants and young children - Postpartum home visits - Prenatal education - Tobacco use and exposure prevention - Well child checks - WIC program

Offers presenters and topics. Speakers are health care professionals. Lifestyle, health and medical topics include: - Back pain prevention - Drug interactions - Emergency care - Fitness - Heart disease prevention and treatment - Mental health concerns - Nutrition - Senior health - Sleep disorders - Stress management - Weight management - Women's health issues - Other topics available

- Public education/information - Research - Annual education fair - Quarterly newsletter (for members) - Pamphlets, brochures, books, videos - One-on-one mentoring for those newly diagnosed - Professional medical information - Camp Oasis at Camp Heartland - Residential camp for any child with medically stable Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis

Immunizations for children and adults are offered at various sites throughout Aitkin County Immunizations available: - Diphtheria/Tetanus/Pertussis (DTaP) - Tetanus/Diphtheria (Td/DT) - Polio (OPV or IPV) - Measles/Mumps/Rubella (MMR) - Hemophilus Influenza (HIB) - Hepatitis B (HBV) - Varicella (Chicken Pox) (VAR) - Donation per vaccination or sliding fee - Influenza - Pnuemococcal Pneumonia - No one is turned away due to inability to pay - Adult Hepatitis B vaccination Clinics in: - Aitkin - Hill City - McGregor - Malmo - McGrath - Please bring immunizations records to clinics - Flu clinic sites are announced each fall - Call for clinic dates, times, cost details or to make an appointment

Collaborates with schools, businesses, law enforcement, faith communities, and healthcare and community organizations to plan and implement policy, system, and environmental changes related to: - Alcohol - Drugs/substance use abuse - Injury prevention - Mental health - Nutrition - Physical activity - Tobacco - Suicide prevention

Offers home care services to individuals with a disability or in need of medical support and assistance at home. Services include: Home health aides/homemaker services - Exercises - Laundry - Light homemaking duties - Meal planning and preparation - Nonsterile dressing changes - Personal care Home health care nurse services - Case management (evaluation and assessment of care plan) - Catheter care, dressing changes, injections - Home safety evaluation - Medication management - Ostomy care and education - Therapeutic activities Therapy - Physical therapy

Offers ALS Treatment centers and clinics, thru out different location, as listed below: ALS Certified Treatment Centers of Excellence: - ALS Center of Excellence at Hennepin Healthcare, 715 South 8th Street, 3rd Floor Neurology Clinic, Minneapolis, MN 55415, (612)873-5464 - ALS Clinic/Spinal Cord Injury Center/VA Health Care System, One Veteran's Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55417 (612)629-7005 - Mayo Clinic, ALS Certified Center, 4270 Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905, (507)538-1037 - University of Minnesota ALS Center (M Health), 909 Fulton Street SE, 3rd Floor, Minneapolis, MN 55455, (612)626-6688 ALS Recognized Treatment Center: - ALS Clinic/Essentia Health, Duluth ALS Clinic, 400 East Third Street, Duluth, MN 55805, (218)786-1747 - ALS Clinic/Avera Medical Group - Neurology, 800 East 21st Street, Sioux Falls, SD 57105, (605)332-1610 Clinics: - ALS Clinic/Sanford Health Neuroscience Coordinated Treatment Center, 736 Broadway, Fargo, ND 58122, (701)234-6600 - HealthPartners Neuroscience Center, 295 Phalen Boulevard, Saint Paul, MN 55130, (651)495-6307 - Sioux Falls VA Health System, 2501 West 22nd Street, Sioux Falls, SD 57117, (605)336-3230 dial 9 ext. 5820

Stroke support/education group offered as part of the M Health Fairview System

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

Monitors diseases and promotes a healthy community. Services include: - Adult and children vaccinations and information. Vaccinations are offered at the Horizon Public Health Office in Alexandria. - Community education resources to protect and prevent diseases from insects, common infections, lead poisoning, and viruses. - Safe drinking water testing: helps address common concerns, including: arsenic, coliform bacteria, lead, manganese, and nitrate and support treatment of contaminants in private wells. - Substance misuse prevention resources

Answers questions about the marrow or cord blood transplant process and connects patients to resources. NOTE: Some financial grants available to patients receiving an NMDP facilitated transplant. Must meet eligibility criteria.

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

Provides general health and related information about specialized services to families of children with or at risk for chronic illnesses and disabilities. Assists in connecting children with special health needs and their families to resources. Information and Resources for Families: A listing of resources that may help families, providers, and others working with children with special health needs or disabilities. Listings can be found online.

- Diabetes education - Flu shots for ongoing patients only - Family planning services - Geriatric care - HIV testing - Labs and x-rays - Medical care - Mental health counseling - Optometry - Pediatric care (includes immunizations and EPSDT physicals) - Prenatal care including deliveries - STD testing

- National non-profit organization that maintains a website offering free information on programs that help people who can't afford medications and healthcare costs - Regularly updated data on over 9,000 assistance programs, 15,000 free/low-cost/sliding scale clinics, and nearly 1,500 drug discount coupons - Resources for specific diseases are published online, at no charge and without registration