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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.

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

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 information on: - Heart Disease

• Diabetes

• Nutrition

• Lyme Disease

• Cancer

• AIDS/HIV and STD's

• Family Planning

• Smoking/Tobacco

• Other health related topics

General education about communicable diseases

• Counseling by registered nurses trained in family planning

• Education on reproductive health issues and pregnancy prevention

• Referral to other health and human service resources as needed

• Strives to help prevent the chronic disease risk factors of tobacco use and exposure

• Preventing poor nutrition and physical inactivity

• Create sustainable, systemic changes in schools, work sites, communities and health care organizations that make it easier for Minnesotans to incorporate healthy behaviors into their daily lives

• Focuses on policy, systems, and environmental changes where we live, work, learn, and play

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.

Information and resources for veterans, individuals, family members, and professionals concerning post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). No direct clinical care or advice provided.

• Fact sheets

• Online courses

• Reviews of best treatments for PTSD

• Videos

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.

Provides screenings for adults for a variety of conditions, including screenings of blood glucose, cholesterol, and blood pressure checks. Additional health services include health assessments, presentations on health topics, and other community services.

• Integrated care from social workers, nurses, physicians, nurse practitioners, occupational and physical therapists, and assistive-technology practitioners

• Medical exams, wound care, urology and other specialized services for those with cerebral palsy, neuromuscular conditions, Spina Bifida, polio, etc.

• Transitional program for teens who are living with disabilities and moving into adulthood with a focus on legal, medical, and independent-living issues

• Assistive technology assessment and provision including custom seating, orthotics and prosthetics, powered mobility assessment, computer access, and augmentative and alternative communication

• Pain and neuropalliative care

• Resource Center offering printed, video, and online resources about disabilities and related issues

• Social and emotional support through individual and family counseling

• Rehabilitative therapies including physical, occupational, speech and language, and swallowing assistance

• Blood pressure and hearing screening

• Disease and disability information

• Drug abuse education and prevention

• Employer worksite wellness program

• Health education classes and training

??- Health fairs

• Test kits for water testing

???- Outreach programs

• Smoking education and prevention

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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.

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

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

Provides supportive services for the African American and East African older adults and their caregivers through support groups, health monitoring and education, and respite care. Everyday Care: Provides caregiver support and coaching to older adults for healthy aging Alzheimer's Consulting: Dementia Consultants offer memory screening tools, Alzheimer's education classes, resources, and referrals Caregiver Support Groups: Provides culturally specific caregiver support groups for African Americans

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).

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

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 resources for education, information, support, and advocacy such as:

• Camp Programs: Offers day and family camps for children to connect with others, build friendships, make memories, and experience camp in a safe and inclusive environment

• Care Coordination: One-on-one support and access to necessary resources to meet the individual and family needs. This support helps individuals navigate various resources and systems.

• Connect Groups: Offers safe and welcoming spaces for individuals living with epilepsy to meet others who have been there, share their story, and find community. Also, offers various social events.

• Personalized Support: Community health workers offer personalized and confidential support at no cost. Support is offered in English and Spanish and will partner with interpreters through regular check-ins by phone, video chat, or in person based on preference. Services provided include consultation to explore options, solutions, managing diagnosis, navigating systems, learning about treatment options, information about epilepsy, and resource requests.

• Resource Library: Online information about epilepsy, recognizing symptoms, toolkits, safety tips, treatment options, and education. Visit website for more information at https://www.epilepsyfoundationmn.org/get-support/resource-library/.

• Seizure Smart Trainings: Equips schools, workplaces, care facilities, and community groups with the knowledge and confidence to support those living with epilepsy. Offers wellness webinars to offer practical guidance and connection for people living with epilepsy and their families.

• Shining Stars Group: Families with children ages 17 and under can apply to be a shining star. Shining Stars receive special invitations to events throughout the year, opportunities to raise awareness, and a chance to be part of something bigger.

Provides information about infectious diseases, assists with epidemic disease control, and assists with reporting and controlling communicable diseases including:

• Food poisoning

• Meningitis

• Sexually transmitted infections

• Tuberculosis

• West Nile virus

Provides information on immunizations for children, adolescents, and adults. Vaccine recommendations vary by age, lifestyle, certain medical conditions, travel locations, and previous immunizations taken.

Advocacy and support for students and families whose students are receiving special education services or are on 504 plans. Services include:

• Community education on disability related topics

• Individualized Education Plan (IEP)/school advocacy

• Information and referral

• Provides training for parents and other interested persons to help with a better understanding of the special education process and navigate the system more independently

??Helps parents and others navigate systems that serve children and young adults with disabilities in areas such as special education, mental health, and transition to adulthood. Service areas include:

• Individual assistance: Advocates are available by phone and email to guide families, explain available options, and share additional resources. Advocates who speak Spanish and Somali are available and will work to assist in other languages upon request.

• Information dissemination: Provides printable and online resources with practical tips for accessing services for children and youth with disabilities.

• Trainings and workshops: Provides free virtual and in-person trainings and seminars to educate parents of children with disabilities and professionals on various topics related to special education and other disability services.

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