Offers diagnosis, treatment and prescriptions for common conditions. Patients receive diagnosis in 30 minutes or less. All nurse practitioners can diagnose and treat: - Acne - Allergies (seasonal) - Athlete's Foot - Bladder infection/UTI - Breast infection - Bronchitis - Burns (minor) - Cold sores - Cough/cold - Ear infection - Ear pain/ear ache - Flu - Hives - Laryngitis - Lice - Pink eye - Rash - Shingles - Sinus infection - Skin/nail infection - Stye - Sunburn - Swimmer's ear - Upper respiratory infection - Yeast infection

- 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

- Acute illness evaluation - Complete physicals - Immunizations and flu vaccinations - Ongoing care/chronic disease management - Preventive medicine - Student health maintenance exams/sports physicals

Offers diagnosis, treatment, and prescriptions for common conditions. Patients receive diagnosis in 30 minutes or less. A complete list of what can be treated is listed on the website.

Provides health information and topics on: - Bed bugs - Diseases and Conditions: Details on various health conditions, including ADHD, cancer, COPD, diabetes, heart disease, and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). - Environmental Health: Information on topics such as carbon monoxide, indoor air pollution, lead exposure, mold, poison safety, and ultraviolet (UV) safety. - Healthy Living: Guidance on adolescent health, food safety, emotional well-being, obesity prevention, smoking cessation, vaccines, and other immunizations. - Emergencies and Safety: Resources on specific types of emergencies, threats, injury prevention, violence prevention, and safety measures. - Public Health: Insights into epidemic investigations and vital pandemic updates. - Traveler Health: Travel health notices, disease directories, frequently asked questions, and precautions for travelers. - Workplace Safety and Health: Information on occupational safety, including topics like cancer, chemical safety, and workplace hazards.

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

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

Children's Health Services include: - Vision and hearing screening - Scoliosis screening - Immunizations - Blood pressure checks - Counseling - Information and referral for students and staff Child and Teen Checkups: - Available for children from 6 months to 14 years of age - Can be paid for privately, on a sliding fee scale according to income and number of dependents, or by medical assistance The screening assesses the child's: - Physical growth - Mental growth - Developmental growth - Emotional growth - Can identify problems before they become serious and do lasting harm Also includes: - Nutritional assessment - Dental inspection - Laboratory tests - Head to toe physical examination Immunizations(at the Community Health Office): - 1 pm - 5:30 pm 2nd Tuesday of each month - 9 am - 3 pm 2nd Wednesday of each month - Bring immunization records H1N1 Criteria: - 6 months - 24 years old (healthy or not) - 25 - 64 years old with chronic health issues - Caregivers of children under 6 months - All health care workers - Pregnant women - Cost is $25 for Seasonal Flu, Call for more information

Individuals fill out a questionnaire. Answers are reviewed by an Essentia provider who will make a diagnosis and create a care plan. Prescriptions may be provided. Individuals are also given a phone number to call if they have questions or concerns. The process usually takes 60 minutes or less. Conditions Treated Allergy symptoms, like sneezing, runny nose or eye irritation Bug bites, including tick bites Colds Eye infections, such as conjunctivitis (pink eye) Irritable bowel syndrome Low back pain Mouth sores, including canker sores - Skin conditions, including Acne Dermatitis Diaper rash Eczema Mild burns Shingles Tinea infections, also called ringworm Tobacco use Upper respiration infections, including sinus infections or influenza Urinary tract infections (UTIs) in women Vaginal yeast infections Stye COVID-19 screening is also provided.

Provides immunizations for: - Childhood and adult diseases - Hepatitis - Pneumonia - Influenza

Comprehensive medical clinic. The clinic provides services such as: - Asthma care - Chronic condition management - Family medicine - Hearing loss - Imaging - Lab services - Men's and women's health - Pediatrics - Weight loss management Virtual visits and 24/7 nurse line are available.

Provides treatment for: - - Blood pressure checks - - Cold - - Ear pain - - Fever - - Flu-like symptoms - - Headache - - Insect and tick bites - - Pink eye - - Rash - - Sinus pain or pressure - - Sore throat - - Urinary discomfort - - Other non-emergency illnesses or injuries

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 seasonal influenza vaccinations

Administers public health programs for Band members such as: - Communicable disease follow-up - Medication management and setup - Statewide Health Improvement Program: Reduce obesity, diabetes, and discourage commercial tobacco use - Tobacco Program: To advance commercial tobacco-free policies, tobacco education, traditional tobacco information, coordinates and funds signage, supplies, and other items for use at MLBO events and government buildings

Administers public health programs for Band members such as: - Communicable disease follow-up - Medication management and setup - Statewide Health Improvement Program: Reduce obesity, diabetes, and discourage commercial tobacco use - Tobacco Program: To advance commercial tobacco-free policies, tobacco education, traditional tobacco information, coordinates and funds signage, supplies, and other items for use at MLBO events and government buildings

- Flu vaccines are provided through Minute Clinics in the metro area only - Visit the website for information on vaccine availability

Provides care at the clinic for: - Allergies and asthma - Bacterial and viral illnesses - Bladder and urinary-tract infections (UTIs) - Broken bones and orthopedic conditions - Cold and flu symptoms - Concussions - Ear infections - General and orthopedic surgery - Headaches - High fever - Insect bites - Nausea, vomiting, and stomach problems - Rashes - Sports injuries Services: - Back-to-school physicals - Chronic disease management (for diabetes, high blood pressure, and other diseases) - Developmental assessments - Flu shots - Health, weight, and vision screenings - Lactation (breastfeeding) services - Newborn care - Pediatric internal medicine - Sports physicals - Vaccinations - Well-child visits

- Provides immunizations - No appointment is needed - For information on seasonal flu vaccines call (218)634-1795

Gundersen La Crescent clinic is a private clinic offering primary care services. Services include: birth control counseling, childhood immunizations, confidential HIV testing, drug and alcohol testing, general physical examinations, gynecology services, pregnancy testing, seasonal flu vaccines, sexually transmitted disease screening, and well baby care.

Family practice primary care health clinic for all ages providing: Medical: - ADD/ADHD treatment - Chemical health services - Child wellness care and sports physicals - Chronic disease management; diabetes management and prevention - Fetal Alcohol Spectrum evaluation and treatment - Health maintenance and preventative services - HIV and Hepatitis C treatment and prevention - Physical exams, adult and child immunizations, flu and COVID-19 vaccine, cancer screenings, pap smears, mammograms - Prenatal care and family planning - Specialized care for adults and children Dental: - Cleanings and oral hygiene instructions - Crowns and bridges - Dental exams - Emergency appointments - Extractions - Fillings - Root canal therapy Also offers mobile medical services including diabetic eye exams and mammograms, and Telehealth services available.

Offers diagnosis, treatment and prescriptions for common conditions. Patients receive diagnosis in 30 minutes or less. All nurse practitioners can diagnose and treat: - Acne - Allergies (seasonal) - Athlete's Foot - Bladder infection/UTI - Breast infection - Bronchitis - Burns (minor) - Cold sores - Cough/cold - Ear infection - Ear pain/ear ache - Flu - Hives - Laryngitis - Lice - Pink eye - Rash - Shingles - Sinus infection - Skin/nail infection - Stye - Sunburn - Swimmer's ear - Upper respiratory infection - Yeast infection

Free events to promote healthy living. Outreach activities may include: - Diabetes Education Enhancement Program (DEEP) - Flu shot clinics - Health screening, promotion, and education events (Includes blood pressure, blood glucose, weight, and height screenings. Also provides information on low-cost clinics and community agencies.) - Healthy behaviors program - Health workshops and classes; topics related to general health and nutrition. - Parish health fairs - Referrals to the St. Mary's primary care clinic services

Provides information on seasonal influenza, and on vaccination clinics available via website and phone. Investigates epidemics and illness outbreaks.

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