A library of resources on developmental disabilities LIFE Mower County works one to one with individuals and families dealing with issues relating to full inclusion in the community

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

Public and professional education programs on the following subjects: - Go Red for Women (women and heart disease) - Health care site education programs on primary and secondary prevention, and cardiac rehabilitation - Heart disease and stroke awareness - Power To End Stroke (African-Americans and stroke) - Referral information on CPR classes - School site education grades K - 12 - Stroke prevention programs - Web-based information, tools, and programs - Worksite wellness

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.

Medical Services Wellness Center: - Cardiac Rehab - Diabetes Education Diagnostic Center: - MRI - Nuclear Medicine - Pain Management - Anti-Coagulation Clinic - CT-Scanning - Sleep Lab - Ultrasound - Diagnostic Imagining Services - Laboratory Pathology - Women's Diagnostics Center - Mammography - Infusion Therapy - Orthopedic Surgery Internal Medicine Pediatrics Respiratory Care Surgical Services Urology Volunteer Services Family Medicine Health Information Obstetrics/Gynecology - Local or Visiting specialists in most areas of care are also available - Immunizations, children must be at least 6 months of age to receive an immunization. There will be a $26 charge for administration of the vaccine. People are asked to enter through the main clinic entry. For more information call Grand Itasca at 326-5000.

- Home Health Aide including personal care, minimal light housekeeping, and meal preparation - Home nursing including diabetic management and teaching, physical assessment, and lab draws for bloodwork - Homemaking services - IV therapy - Physical, speech, and occupational therapies can be arranged

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 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 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.

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

Cancer education and support programs: (763)520-5285 Diabetes education and support programs: (763)581-5850 Domestic violence support programs: (763)581-3942 Grief and Loss support programs: (763)581-9590 Injury prevention programs: (763)581-3763 Stroke education and support programs: (763)581-3650

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).

Offers the following services: - ABTA CommYOUnity, a nationwide volunteer network - ABTA CommYOUnity Connect, a peer-to-peer mentorship program - Care Consultants are available through CareLine to answer questions - Comprehensive online resources on the website - "Connections" online support group and message board forum - Educational programming, including patient/family conferences, meetings, and "Anytime Learning" webinars - Funding for brain tumor research at institutions throughout the United States and Canada - "MyCaringLink" personalized online caregiver support tool - Monthly e-news and bi-annual headlines newsletter - Nationwide listings of brain tumor support groups on website (click on "Care and Treatment", "Support and Resources", then "Support Groups") - Publications on tumor types and treatments, available in print or for download (Spanish available) - Social networking via Facebook and Twitter - "TrialConnect" clinical trial matching service

- Presentations on AIDS, STDs, etc. - Health and nurse counseling for industries - Hearing and vision checks for children and teens - Nurse consulting contracts - Daycares - Diabetic education Office visits include: - Hearing and vision screening - Pedicures - Blood pressure screening - Blood tests

Website provides access to over 100 state programs, products, and services for individuals impacted by disability. Site users can locate resources in any of four ways: by topic such as education, employment, housing or transportation; by state agency; through an A-Z index; or by a keyword search. The site has links with a brief description of a program, product or service offered by various state agencies. Collaborative effort of: - Disability Services Division/Minnesota Department of Human Services - Minnesota Commission Serving Deaf and Hard of Hearing Persons - Minnesota Deaf and Hard of Hearing Division - Minnesota Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities - Minnesota Ombudsman's Office for Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities - Minnesota STAR Program - Minnesota State Council on Disability - Minnesota State Services for the Blind - Minnesota Vocational Rehabilitation Services Division

Provides the following services and information to prevent the spread of diseases: - Assists and conducts infectious disease investigations - Communicable disease prevention, education, and follow-up to control the spread of disease - Coordinates with the Minnesota Department of Health on case investigation - Information on various diseases and conditions - Immunization records and information

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

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

Resource center assists with the following services: - Advocacy: Includes areas of housing, civil and human rights, employment, transportation, and others. The Center advocates for state, local, and federal legislation. - Aging in Place Program: Offers accessible modification assistance, ramp installation, and accessibility assessments for homes and businesses for safe access and increased independence. - Assistive Technology Network: Assists individuals in the process of obtaining assistive technology devices. - Homemaking Services: Assists individuals in managing household activities including housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation, and shopping. - Independent living skills training - Information and Referral: Provides up-to-date disability information and referrals to various agencies and individuals within the region. - On-Demand Lending Library: Program will purchase the requested device and the individual can use it for as long as needed; the program retains ownership of the item. Eligibility requirements: first come, first served basis; funds are limited. - Peer Mentoring: Assists individuals living with a disability to identify goals and create a unique plan to achieve those goals. Matches interested consumers with a peer mentor who provides support, problem-solving solutions, social skills, etc. - Public Education: Provides information, resources, and materials on accessibility guides, ADA, disability laws, etc. - Respite Care Services: Provides short-term in-home care and support when the primary caregiver or family members need to be absent from the home. - Systems Advocacy: Works to implement changes where needed at a broader systemic level. - Transition/Relocation Services: Assists individuals living with a disability in transitioning from nursing facilities and other institutions into community settings, with the goal of preventing institutionalization.

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 an online resource for individuals to stay up-to-date on the latest developments for affordable insulin. The online resource offers: - How to become an advocate in making insulin more affordable to all - Information about out-of-pocket caps and how to take advantage of the new cost-sharing limits based on the type of insurance individuals have - Information about updated benefits for insulin and brands NOTE: Does not provide direct financial assistance

Women, post-breast cancer surgery, can receive a visit or call from ACS volunteers who are breast cancer survivors. The volunteers address patient concerns about post-operative surgery.

Health educators provide free, one-on-one, confidential information and referral concerning: - Birth control methods (how to use, side effects, effectiveness, where to get) - Clinic referrals for affordable birth control, STI testing/treatment, pregnancy testing, pap smears and pelvic exams, support groups for sexual health concerns, pregnancy prevention and planning, emergency contraception, sexuality, sexually transmitted diseases, infertility and reproductive health issues, and AIDS information. - Emergency contraception - Pregnancy prevention - Pregnancy symptoms - Sexually transmitted infections symptoms, treatment options and 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