Blood Pressure Clinics are offered at the Health Department every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 2:00 to 4:00 PM. Other Blood Pressure Clinics are offered periodically at sites throughout the county. Education is provided to the individual regarding the risks, prevention, treatment, and the follow-up of heart disease and stroke.

Classes are held 1-2 times a month. The class is mandatory to participate in the Loaner Program. Instruction includes current safety recommendations of NHTSA in addition to Iowa's Safety Belt Laws. There is no charge for the class, which is open to the public.

After a child is identified as lead poisoned, health department staff will do a home visit to identify the lead hazard. Education and referrals are provided regarding nutrition and developmental screening, effects of lead poisoning and the remediation of the lead hazard.

Disease surveillance and investigations are done to determine the source and spread of infectious diseases. This program is to determine the extent of infection and the risk of disease so that measures can be quickly and effectively applied.

As an Iowa State Alternate Testing Site, HIV antibody testing (AIDS oral test) and counseling is provided by appointment at no charge. Referral to community services available for other sexually transmitted diseases.

1. Skilled nursing visits to care for clients with acute or chronic illness
2. Skilled care after an injury or surgery
3. Teaching to clients or care givers about an illness, medication, diet or medical procedures
4. Assistance in obtaining safety or medical equipment of supplies
5. Referral arrangement Home Care Service
6. Counseling and teaching on infant and child care
   
   

Home visits by a registered nurse to all families with newborns. Nurses from Great River Medical Center make the first visit and then a Public Health Nurse makes subsequent visits. Because being a new parent is hard work we will help them through the rough spots, through home visits, education and guidance.

Walk-in Immunization Clinics are held on Monday-Wednesday-Friday 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, and on the 1st & 3rd Thursday of the month from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. (Note the above times will change after January 1st, 2012. See notation below.)

As of January 1, 2012 walk-in Immunization Clinics will only be held on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 1:30 PM to 4:00 PM. TB testing will be done on Tuesdays & read on Thursdays only.

Childhood immunizations are provided under the Vaccine for Children (VFC) Program at no cost to children birth through 18 years of age who meet at least one of the following criteria: Medicaid eligible, Uninsured, Underinsured, American Indian or Alaska Native. Children whose health insurance covers the cost of vaccinations are not eligible.

Stocked adult vaccines available for purchase include: Td, MMR, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis A, Pneumonia, Influenza (seasonal each October - November) and TB tests.

Immunization card audit reports for schools, preschools, and day cares are completed yearly to check compliance with the state law.

Consultation is available on international travel requirements.

• AIDS-HIV
• Community Services
• Child Health
• Elderly Health
• Food Safety-Preparation
• Heart Health-Cholesterol
• Prenatal Health & Services
• Septic Systems
• Wells-Equipment Safety
• Child Safety Seat Education
  
  

• Well Balanced Nutrition
• Low Cholesterol Diets
• Skin Care
• Self Breast Examinations
• Senior Exercise