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Provides a wide variety of recreational, educational, social, and cultural activities, including: - Advanced Care Planning - Cards, bingo - Computer classes - Exercise, ceramics, and painting classes - Foot care clinic - Health information lectures - Medicare health insurance counseling - Outings and extended travel - Weight loss support groups - Women's support groups - Woodworking instruction

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

Provides information on: - Heart Disease - Diabetes - Nutrition - Lyme Disease - Cancer - AIDS/HIV and STD's - Family Planning - Smoking/Tobacco - Other health related topics

- Offers disease information about all blood cancers, including facts and statistics, treatments, and clinical trials - Offers information and referrals to organizations that may be able to assist with paying for medications, stem cell transplant costs, or other health care costs - Provides support services for patients and caregivers, including local support groups, online chats, peer-to-peer support, caregiver support, nutrition consultations, and other helpful resources - Provides information through literature, videos, public speakers, seminars, and education programs for the general public? - Shares the latest research advances with doctors and other medical professionals through symposiums and workshops - Supports research, including grants that are available for individual researchers

Provides specialized inpatient and outpatient services to Veterans, including: Care Program and Support: Provides caregiver support to Veterans and their families at home and in the community, including a Caregiver Support hotline, comprehensive assistance for family caregivers, adult day health care centers, home-based primary care, home hospice care, homemaker and home health aides, home telehealth, remote monitoring care, respite care, and skilled home care. Call the Caregiver Support program at (612)467-5405, 8 am - 4 pm Monday - Friday. Community Living Center: Provides transitional care including skilled nursing care, for complex medical problems requiring rehabilitation and medical management, pharmaceutical and laboratory service, intravenous therapies, radiation therapy, rehabilitation services, end-of-life care, respite care, and geriatric evaluation and management. (612)725-2000, 24 hours/7 days a week service Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center (GRECC): Provides a multidisciplinary program designed to address the disorders of the aging nervous system for elderly Veterans. Room 4L-100, (612)467-2051, 7:30 am - 4 pm Monday - Friday. Home and Community Care: Provides and coordinates many services through a continuum of care for Veterans in their homes and community settings, including Home-Based Primary Care, Medical Foster Home Program, and providing programs and services that are delivered by community partners. Hospice and Palliative Care: Provides a medical team approach to planning care for Veterans with advanced disease, and support to families. (612)243-7983 or (866)414-5058 Ext. 1100, 7 am - 3:30 pm Monday - Friday. Integrative Health and Wellness: Provides a healing-oriented approach to health care, integrating conventional and traditional healing practices through the Center for Integrative Health. (612)725-2000, 7 am - 4 pm Monday - Friday. Also provides Smoke Free Tobacco Cessation services. Post 9/11 Transition and Care Management: Provides reintegration/transition assistance, care/case management, and outreach services for Veterans who have served in combat since November 11, 1998, and active duty service members. 4th Floor, Clinic 4K, (612)467-3757 or (866)414-5058 Ext. 3757, 8 am - 4 pm Monday - Friday. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation: Provides a full array of acute inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services for Veterans with a variety of disorders, primarily neurological and musculoskeletal. Specialized CARF accredited rehabilitation programs such as Amputee, Traumatic Brain Injury/Polytrauma, Stroke, Assistive Technology, and Chronic Pain. (612)629-7797, 8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday. Blind/Vision Rehabilitation Services: Provides a continuum of care for severely visually impaired, TBI, low vision, and blinded Veterans and service members. Services can be delivered in the home, a VA facility, community setting, or at a Blind Rehabilitation Center, and include: adjustment to blindness counseling, patient and family education, support groups, benefits analysis, short term and comprehensive residential training (VISOR Program and HOPTEL and Non-HOPTEL Program), outpatient rehabilitation services, and the provision of prosthetic aids. (612)629-7535, 7:30 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday.

Provides health related information and immunizations for families. Provides transportation and interpretation services, assistance securing health insurance, preventive and immunization eduation, and referrals to other health related services as needed.

Designed to heal body, mind, and spirit through medical treatment and integrative therapies such as: - Cancer screenings - Cancer surgery - Chemotherapy - Hematology - Hormone therapy - Hospice - Music therapy - Palliative care - Radiation therapy - Support for family and children by the cancer center library which provides information, books, videotapes, and brochures to anyone dealing with or interested in learning more about cancer

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

Works with the national office to provide the following services: - Accredits and finances 113 Cystic Fibrosis (CF) care centers nationwide, which provide high-quality, specialized care for those with CF; these centers provide comprehensive diagnosis and treatment as well as professional medical education and training - Advocates for increased funding from government sources and encourages the development and federal approval of drugs to treat CF - Created the innovative Therapeutics Development Program, which provides matching funds to biotechnology companies to stimulate the development of new therapeutics for people with CF - Funding network of 10 CF research centers at leading universities and medical schools throughout the United States - Maintains a website at www.cff.org which provides information on a variety of subjects relating to CF, including updates on CF research, public policy issues, ways to get involved, and general information - Provides a variety of grants to scientists to conduct CF research - Publishes brochures and fact sheets on CF information - Raises funds for research and treatment by holding a variety of local events throughout the year ?- Supports extensive clinical trials to test new drug therapies

Health education programs offered to create within individuals & the community, an understanding and a desire to take part in solutions to their own health problems Blood Pressure Screenings. Trained volunteers provide blood pressure screenings in communities throughout Cass County. Public health nurses are available for follow-up and educational services Cholesterol Screenings. They also provide blood cholesterol screening clinics in communities throughout Cass County Education is also provided. -Senior Health Screenings - Nursing assessment - Vital signs - Glucose testing - Medication management - Health promotion and counseling - Foot care - Meth Education

- 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

Provides educational programs throughout Minnesota and North Dakota for people living with dementia and their caregivers. These programs are available in-person and online and feature information on topics including the signs of Alzheimer's disease, diagnosis, communication, living with Alzheimer's, and caregiving techniques.??

Provides men and women with the information and means to exercise personal choice in their reproductive health. Medical services include: - Community education to small and large groups - HIV testing - Natural Family Planning information - Pap smears, physical exams, and choice of birth control method - Patient education and counseling on methods of contraception, women's health care, and sexually transmitted diseases - Pregnancy testing - Sexually transmitted infection screening

Offers a support group program to connect with others led by trained facilitators in-person or virtually. Services include: - Directory tool online to find a group in the area at https://www.lung.org/help-support/better-breathers-club - Respiratory support groups for adults with chronic lung disease and asthma - Continuing education for health professionals and teachers - Minnesota Asthma Coalition: Statewide network working to collectively work on asthma related issues - Public education (publications, pamphlets)

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.

Provide individual advocacy, coaching, and system navigation through statewide Help Desk to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and their families. Services include one-to-one assistance in accessing and receiving appropriate services in the areas of early intervention, family support, special education, county case management, health care, housing, employment, recreation, Medical Assistance, Social Security, residential services, PCA (personal care assistance), etc. ?The Arc Minnesota also offers scholarship opportunities to support individuals living with disabilities. Call the Help Desk or visit the website for more information about eligibility, criteria, and scholarships available. NOTE: Staff do NOT provide legal advice

Provides various health and wellness programs to the community, such as: - Diabetes Awareness Campaign: In partnership with the Minnesota Department of Health, CLUES provides education and information on prediabetes, type 1-2 diabetes prevention, and diabetes management to empower people to improve their health. - Es My Time Tobacco Cessation Support and Resources: Offers one-on-one resource navigation for tobacco users, tobacco cessation education groups, and supports Latino-serving agencies and networks - Mayores Majores Dementia Program: Helps the Latino community and their families learn more about Dementia through support groups, group activities, social connections, and education workshops - Sexual Health Education: Provides comprehensive sex and sexuality education workshops for parents and teenagers focused on values, consent, and communication. Offers parent workshops conducted in Spanish on how to talk about sex education, sexuality, and sexual health. Also, provides youth workshops in English and Spanish about sex education and sexuality tailored to the learning needs of the students. Services provided by Promotores de Salud (Community Health Workers).

Provides primary care health care services including: - 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

Educates and supports individuals living with diabetes. Offers a diabetes information line providing: - Health, wellness, and nutrition information for living a healthy lifestyle - Latest information about diabetes, risk factors, and referral to local community resources - Locator tool to find a support group in the state - Tools and resources on insulin cost, affordability, caregivers, advocacy, and more

Provides consultation, training, and support to help make state and local services accessible to people who are deaf, deafblind, or hard of hearing. Offers counseling and technical assistance to individuals and their families, provides and supports assistive technology, and delivers free training to social service providers, educators, and other professionals.

Provides educational programs throughout Minnesota and North Dakota for people living with dementia and their caregivers. These programs are available in-person and online and feature information on topics including the signs of Alzheimer's disease, diagnosis, communication, living with Alzheimer's, and caregiving techniques.??

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

Academic Wellness and Success Program: School-linked program designed to increase the availability of mental health services to children in pre-K - 12th grade of African descent who are uninsured or underinsured in their homes, schools, communities, and in the African American Child Wellness Institute offices through the use of face-to-face and telehealth platforms. Provides approximately 8-10 hours of direct mental health services including mental health screenings, diagnostic assessments, and psychotherapy treatment including individual, group, and family sessions through the use of cultural specific providers. Counseling, Outreach, and Public Education Campaign: Addresses COVID-19 prevention and vaccine hesitance within the African-American community. Services include a 24-hour Community Mental Health and COVID-19 hotline, individual, and group crisis counseling (within multi-family settings and outside of the home), individual and group outreach services, as well as brief educational or supportive contact, public education, assessment, and referral to community resources. Healing Circle, The: Provides a sacred space where community-based challenges are addressed in an orderly manner. Life and death issues such as COVID-19, community violence, and systemic racism are discussed. Provided in collaboration with the Conversations with Al McFarlane program which airs of KFAI Radio Station and is streamed live on Facebook and YouTube. Mura Moms: Pre-meditated pregnancy and motherhood project which provides alternative methods of engaging African American women in the process of examining how their stress, depression, anxiety, and substance use are harmful to their own well-being as well as that of their baby, and to allow them to learn culturally appropriate stress reduction techniques and coping mechanisms in supportive environments. Overall goal is to improve birth outcomes among low-income African American women struggling with chemical use and/or mental health issues. To accomplish this, both parents are invited to develop knowledge, partnerships, skills, and behaviors that promote wellness, safety, and respect in their homes and in the community. Provides intensive support including intake, education, mentorship, and wellness coaching services to up to 15 women per class. Project Mura: Pre-meditated parenting BootCamp which provides three intensive BootCamp trainings annually for parents who are raising uninsured or underinsured children of African descent ages 0 - 18. Services include diagnostic interviews, individual psychotherapy, family therapy, group therapy, crisis intervention, and other services. Clinicians provide cultural consultations and care coordination services with other mental health providers, schools, medical personnel (such as nurses, primary care providers, personal care attendants, pediatricians, and psychiatrists) as well as other entities such as religious and social service organizations to provide multi-systemic support. Individual wellness coaches facilitate the development of family wellness plans for each program participant.

Bureau speakers offer information on a variety of arthritis topics for groups or workplaces which address questions relating to arthritis, its management and information on community resources. Services include: - Informational brochures on diseases, drugs, active living, and more - Public Forums throughout Minnesota - Consumer and professional seminars and conferences - Other events, seminars, conferences or programs of interest are available

HIV Education and Support Services for Youth: - Case Management: Offers support and referrals to community resources for HIV+ youth ages 13 - 30 and their families - Free HIV testing for all ages - Group Education and Consultation: Provides education and training to professionals, community members, and schools about AIDS and HIV-related health issues in individuals who identify as LGBTQ+ youth - HIV prevention, sexual health education and counseling for young men and women ages 13 - 30 and high-risk people of any age who report having sexual and needle-sharing partners between the ages of 13 - 30