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Chickasaw County Public Health
Chickasaw County Public Health Agency offers a variety of services and education for infants, children, expecting moms, and parents. These include:
Immunization Clinics:
Held the first Thursday of every month from 8:30 to 11 a.m. and the third Thursday of every month from noon to 4:30 p.m. Clinic dates may change depending if a holiday falls on that Thursday of the clinic scheduled.
Chickasaw County Public Health Agency requires that before children receive their immunizations at our clinic, they first visit their doctor for a well check, with the parent bringing in the permission slip for the shots to be given. This immunization clinic is a "Vaccines for Children (VFC)" provider.
Immunizations are free for children 18 old and younger for
this state funded vaccine program. Donations
of $13.00 are accepted for the administration fee of the vaccines.
Please bring record of previous immunizations if new to the clinic. Appointments for clinics are required and may be made by
calling our office.
Childhood Lead Screens:
Are encouraged for children age 6 months to 6 years old. This is done annually. There is no charge, as this is funded through the Empowerment Grant. If you have any questions about this screening discuss them with your family physician or call our office. If interested in screening your child for lead poisoning, call our office to schedule a time for the lead screening. The lead screening only takes 5 minutes. The lead screening may also be done during an immunization clinic when you bring your child in for shots. It is very important for all parents to understand every child is at risk for elevated lead levels regardless of the age of your home. Children play at grandparents', other family members' and friends' homes and outside where things are put into their mouths. Lead-poisoned children may have learning and behavior problems as they grow older. It is easily treated if detected early. Call for an appointment today.
WIC Clinic:
Is for income eligible families that have children under age 5, pregnant individuals or if you are breastfeeding. Call Operation Threshold/WIC office in Waterloo toll free at
1-800-643-1629 to find out if you are income eligible and to schedule an appointment. WIC Clinics are held at the Chickasaw County Community Services Building at
260 E. Prospect in New Hampton the fourth Wednesday of every month from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Car Seat Safety Checks:
Are offered free, as this is funded through Empowerment Grant, to parents with questions regarding their childŐs car seat. Chickasaw County Public Health Agency has two certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians trained to know how to properly install car seats and take the guess work out of trying to install them properly. They will also will provide teaching to parents on safety and proper installation of their car seat.
Call the office at Chickasaw County Public Health Agency to schedule an appointment to have your car seat checked.
Postpartum/Newborn Home Visits:
Are offered free in your home after the birth of your child.
A registered nurse will provide an assessment to new moms and newborns
and provide teaching regarding physical and emotional recovery, breastfeeding,
baby's growth and development, and future health maintenance and care including:
routine infant immunizations, identification of illness and periodic health
evaluations. Hospital, physicians, family, friends,
or caregiver referrals are accepted.
Please contact the office at the Chickasaw County Public Health Agency
with requests for home visits.
Breastfeeding Education:
Is offered free, as this is funded through the Empowerment Grant to breastfeeding moms. The Chickasaw County Public Health Agency has two Certified Breastfeeding Educators. We are here to help you with any questions or problems you may have about breastfeeding. Anyone may call our office at the Chickasaw County Public Health Agency for more information or to set up a time for the registered nurse to visit you in your home.
Contact:
Chickasaw County Public Health Agency
Phone: 641-394-4053 or toll free:
1-800-579-5815
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Mitchell County Public Health
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Mitchell County Home Health
Mitchell County Home Health Care/Public Health was established in 1969 with 20 home care aides, two nurses and one office staff. The organization now has seven nurses, 11 home care aides, and five office staff.
Mitchell County Board of Health is the governing body for this organization. The office had been in the hospital building for 34 years. The office is now located at 102 Plaza Lane, Osage. Mitchell County Home Health Care/Public Health is Medicare, Medicaid, and Blue Cross/Blue Shield certified and holds contracts with a variety of additional insurance companies and service providers, such as Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy, and the Elderbridge Area Agency on Aging. Persons can receive services even if not “homebound.” There are a variety of service programs. Nursing services are developed with the client and their physician. Health promotion visits and care plans are developed between the client and the nurse.
Services are available to anyone residing in Mitchell County, with no age restrictions. Referrals can be made by doctors, hospitals, friends, neighbors, family, and other public service agencies, or self.
Other Program Services
Mitchell County Home Health Care/Public Health offers other programs in addition to home visits including:
Partners
Mitchell County Home Health Care and Public Health partners with other community entities on activities and committees, including local schools, hospitals, senior centers, clinics, North Iowa Area Community Action Organization, churches, and FMC Community Empowerment, among others.
For More Information
For more information, or if you would like a speaker to come to your meeting or group, contact:
Debra R. Freeman, RN Administrator
Mitchell County Home Health Care/Public Health
102 Plaza Lane
Osage, IA 50461
mchhcph@osage.net
641-832-3500 or 800-535-2984
