Provides a wide range of medical care and support for patients Primary Care Services: - Consulting Nurse Line - Family Medicine: Camp and sports physicals; chronic disease management and education; comprehensive physical exams; adult, child, and influenza immunizations; preventive care and education - Internal Medicine: Diabetes care and education; geriatric medicine; routine check-ups and health screenings - Obstetrical and gynecology care - Pediatrics: Newborn exams; well child visits - Telemedicine and E-visits Specialty Care: - Laboratory - Mammography and mobile mammography - Online lab ordering and results - Online radiology ordering and results - Physical Therapy - Radiology and/or MRI/CT

Provides community health programs such as: - Child and Teen Checkup Outreach: Helps families find a doctor, dentist, psychologist, and transportation - Disease and Prevention Control: Monitor and investigate potential disease processes through adult/child immunizations, communicable disease prevention programs, emergency preparedness plans, surveillance of the county's environment, and tuberculosis screening - Environmental Health: Help protect the residents from environmental health hazards through programs to reduce exposure to health risks, such as food and waterborne diseases, radiation, occupational health hazards, and public health nuisances. Provides radon, lead, and well water education. - Follow-Along Program: Provides parents with information about their child's development during infancy and early childhood through mailing questionnaires - Health Promotion: Provides presentations and/or materials on health topics for small and large groups. Topics may include chemical and tobacco use prevention, family health, mental health, nutrition, and physical activity - Public Health Preparedness for Emergencies: Funded by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention in partnership with local, state, and territorial public health departments to provide assistance to public health departments across the nation. Helps health departments strengthen abilities to effectively respond to a range of public health threats, including infectious diseases, natural disasters, and biological, chemical, nuclear, and radiological events.

Programs geared toward helping Cambodian elders and other southeast Asians in the following areas: - Applying for public benefits - English instruction - Citizenship classes, INS interviews and immigration assistance - Healthy eating promotion which reconnects participants with the eating habits of their home countries through nutrition education, development of community gardens, and meals served three days a week from a local restaurant. Serves elders from the Cambodian, Chinese, and Karen communities. - Physical activities and active living - Cultural and traditional ceremonies - Health education - Medicare application - Housing assistance - Funeral assistance - Recreational activities - Group shopping and medical appointment transportation - Translation

Game room, billiards and cards, and special events including dances, trips, exercise, education and health lectures, and ice cream socials - AA meetings ?- Crafts, painting, ceramics, and computer lab ?- Mobile market and commodities pick-up - Senior dining every day ?- Treasure Chest thrift shop

Provides comprehensive public health services for residents of Bloomington, Richfield, and Edina. Includes: Breastfeeding Information and Support: - Public Health Nurses, WIC Lactation Consultants and Peer Breastfeeding Counselors are available to answer questions or concerns regarding breastfeeding. WIC participants should contact (952)563-8993; Non-WIC participants should contact (952)563-8900; or email Help Me Grow South Hennepin: - Interagency review team - Early intervention for children ages birth to 5 - Testing available for developmental delays in speech/language, motor, cognitive or social/behavior problems Follow Along: - Child development and tracking program for children up to age 3 Health Screenings: - Blood pressure screenings, 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm Monday - Friday at the Public Health Center; also offered at Creekside Community Center, Edina Senior Center and Richfield Community Center - Hearing screenings offered at Creekside Community Center (952)563-4944 and Edina Senior Center (952)833-9570; call for specific dates and times - Tuberculin Skin Test (TB testing) offered at the Public Health Center, 11:30 am - 3:30 pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday. Cost is $35. Immunizations and Flu Shots: Offers immunizations to individuals who are uninsured or underinsured through the MN Vaccines for Children (MNVFC) and the Uninsured and Underinsured Adult Vaccines (UUAV) programs. Immunization clinics are offered the first and third Tuesday of the month, 3 pm - 5:30 pm. No appointment necessary. A $20 donation requested per vaccination, however, no one will be turned away. Public Health Nurse services: - Home visits for prenatal, postpartum and parenting - Services for adolescents, pregnant teens, and teen parents; education, nursing services, and health counseling provided in the home and at community sites - Education, counseling, and support for pregnant mothers, new parents, and families - Resource for health care questions, food concerns, child growth, development, and safe living conditions WIC Supplemental Nutrition Program: - For infants and children to age 5 and pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women - Nutrition education/food voucher program Senior Health: - Home-based senior services; public health nurses provide home visits at no cost - Assistance finding resources - Community-based senior services; Talk With the Nurse provides group health topics, blood pressure check, and one-to-one help for health questions - Home safety assessments

Community Education Programs including different events during fall, winter, spring and summer.

- Case management and referrals for programs such as Meals on Wheels, social services - Door-to-door transportation mostly for health related appointments or for hair salons/barbershop appointments. Clients must be able to transfer into the car on their own. Escort services may also be available, but these requests must be made far in advance. - Homemaking, yard work and home maintenance services - Nursing care - Personal care - Senior exercise classes are offered daily; transportation available. - Social outings - Speakers on senior health topics - Support for caregivers of seniors who live in the service area, and for caregivers who live in the service area even if the cared-for senior lives elsewhere, including out of state.

The purpose of the health program is to help refugees and immigrants overcome language, cultural and economic barriers to healthy lifestyles. Program includes: - Health information published in Vietnamese and Karen - Health classes on diseases and prevention - Health insurance application assistance - Karen Mental Health Project (assessment, support groups, referral to mental health providers) The Cancer Program: Breast and cervical cancer education and screening in 7 county metro area and Stearns County; cancer survivor support groups

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 health services: - Blood pressure and blood sugar screenings - Child and adult immunizations - Cholesterol screening - Dental varnishing/fluoride treatment - Disease prevention and control - Flu shots - Foot care -Hearing and vision screenings - Height and weight checks - Hemoglobin testing - Hepatitis C and HIV screenings - Lead testing - Mantoux (TB) testing - WIC clinics

The mission of Itasca County Public Health is designed to protect and improve people's health by preventing illness, disease and disability

Health education provided in community settings such as schools and businesses or in the home: - Breastfeeding Support: Offers families education on breastfeeding basics, support and community resources - Car Seats Checks: Has a variety of car seats available free of charge for community members that cannot afford to purchase one. A certified car seat technician is also available to help install a new car seat, or make sure a current seat is properly installed. - Office of Aging: Created to help the county prepare for an aging "Baby Boomer" population. Provides support and coordination of various aging initiatives, including Community Senior Commissions, CarFit, medicine take-back and TRIAD. - Public Health Nuisance Investigation: Inspects and follows up on reported public health nuisances and other conditions, which may be a threat to the public's health and safety, including emergency responders

Provides community health services to children and adults such as: - Child and adult health screenings - Child and adult immunizations. Adult immunizations include Hepatitis B and Tetanus/Diptheria/Pertussis (TDAP). - Family home visiting program for prenatal/postnatal care for new mothers and their infant - Foot care clinic - General health information and improvement programs to create healthy communities

Provides care at the clinic for: - Bladder and urinary-tract infections (UTI) - Check-ups and annual physicals - Chronic disease management (for diabetes, hypertension/high blood pressure, and other diseases) - Cold and flu symptoms - Health, weight, and vision screenings - Headaches - Ear infections - Immunizations and flu shots - Insect bites - Joint and back pain - Nausea and vomiting - Pediatric care and back-to-school physicals - Preventive care and education - Rashes - Routine check-ups and health screenings for diseases - Sinus infections - Stomach problems OnCare is available for individuals who would like a clinician to diagnosis and provide medical care info (and prescriptions) online, rather than at the clinic. Conditions and symptoms treated: - Allergies - Acne - Cold/canker sores - Cold/flu - Quitting tobacco - Sinus infections - Sore throat - Urinary tract infections - Yeast infections

Offers a variety of educational, social, and recreational programs to community members who are 55 and older. Programs include fitness classes, arts and crafts, games, music, social clubs, outdoor activities, and lifelong learning opportunities. Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid visits are held on the 3rd Monday of each month (appointments are required).

- Case management - Homemaker services - Personal care services - Visits by home health nurses - Medical supplies or medical equipment may be provided - Medical transportation - Assisted Living/Adult Foster Care - Senior Companion Services - Emergency Call Systems - Flu shots - Foot care - Immunizations for all ages - Smoking cessation

Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program: Exercise, nutrition and health education, fall prevention, and medication management program for older adults in multiple locations around the region. Leaders are certified Arthritis Foundation instructors. Living Well with Chronic Conditions: A 6-session class to help people cope with chronic conditions; lead by 2 trained leaders. Various locations and trainers available through out the region. Matter of Balance: A class to learn about falls prevention that meets 8 times and is lead by 2 trainers, one whom is a volunteer. PEARLS: A community-based treatment program for older adults with depression. A PEARLS coach will meet with the person for eight, one hour sessions that are customized to support them and their needs. Learn how to problem solve and change their behavior to support their well-being. Powerful Tools for Caregivers: A 6 week class for caregivers to enable them to provide care for a loved one longer and with more confidence and control. Class is lead by 2 trainers and is available in various locations throughout the year. Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance helps older adults improve their balance and reduce the likelihood of falling. Research has shown that participants are half as likely to fall and are less fearful of falling. Participants typically have improved physical health that leads to better functioning in daily activities, improved balance, muscle strength, flexibility and mobility, and better mental health.Classes beginning in some areas in 2015.

Provides preschool experience child care for ages birth - 5-year-olds, focusing on social, self-help, and family development

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

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

- Youth enrichment activities - Open swimming in Olivia pool - Swimming lessons; water safety - Field trips - Recreation and sports - Lifeguard training and water safety - CPR instruction - Mature driver training - Health related classes - Arts and crafts - Bus tour trips/special events

Provides a range of primary care options, including family medicine, internal medicine, and pediatrics. Services include: - Adolescent and teen care including gynecological services like birth control, pelvic exams, pap tests and treatment for painful menstruation - Annual physicals to monitor blood pressure, cholesterol and other health concerns - Birth control and family planning services - Circumcision - Daycare, school, sports, and camp physicals and form completion - Diagnosis and care for acute (short-term) illnesses, injuries, and infections - Diagnosis and care for chronic conditions, such as diabetes or asthma - Health education - Immunizations and vaccinations, including flu shots - Long-term primary care for adults and seniors, especially those with 1 or more health conditions: - Arthritis - Diabetes - Heart disease - High blood pressure (hypertension) - High cholesterol - Infections - Skin conditions, such as minor burns or rashes - Medication management - Mental health screening and counseling - Minor in-office surgery including mole removal, sutures and joint injections - Referrals for specialty care and help to navigate the healthcare system - Screening tests - Spot vision screening to check for lazy eye early and prevent loss of sight - Well-child annual checkups and preventive care

The Hastings Senior Center, based at the Tilden Community Center, is operated through a partnership between the City of Hastings and Hastings Community Education. Seniors: - 55+ Driver Improvement Program - Art classes - Bingo - Book Discussion - Dance classes - Foot care and foot reflexology - Games such as chess club - Hand massage and foot care - Live 2 B Healthy exercise program - Quilting, woven arts, and yarn classes - Pickle ball and corn hole - Scrapbooking - Support groups for grief, Dementia, and Parkinson's Disease - Tech Fridays Adults: - Adult enrichment classes - Adult health and recreation classes - Art, design, photography, and cooking classes - Business classes - Construction, trades, and woodworking instruction - Computer, information technology, and computer programming - Indoor home safety education - Lifeguard instruction - Musical instrument instruction - Self-defense classes - Smoking cessation - Trips and tours Ages K-12: - Baseball, basketball, and soccer day camps - New drivers education classes - SPARK summer classes for grades 5th- 8th - Youth development and enrichment classes

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).

- Case management - Homemaker services - Personal care services - Visits by home health nurses - Medical supplies or medical equipment may be provided - Medical transportation - Assisted Living/Adult Foster Care - Senior Companion Services - Emergency Call Systems - Flu shots - Foot care - Immunizations for all ages - Smoking cessation