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Services include:  Vaccine for Children Immunization ProviderHepatitis B Immunizations for AdultsPublic Health NursingHomemaker ProgramTobacco Education and CessationFamily Emergency Preparednesshttp://www.idph.state.ia.us H1N1 (Swine Flu) Information VACCINE FOR CHILDREN (VFC) IMMUNIZATION CLINIC The VFC program provides vaccines for all children from birth through 18 years of age who meet one of the following criteria: Child has no health insurance coverageChild is American Indian or Alaskan NativeChild is enrolled in MedicaidChild is underinsured: Underinsured means the child has some type of health insurance, but the benefit plan does not include immunizations.CLINIC TIMES First Tuesday of the month from 2 – 5 p.m. The following Wednesday 9 a.m. – noon and 2 – 5 p.m. CLINIC LOCATION Medical Arts Building 700 E. 2nd Street, Ida Grove Lower level, rear entrance QUESTIONS? Call 712-364-3311 extension 3100 Seasonal Flu Clinics ADULT HEPATITIS B VACCINATIONS Hepatitis B vaccinations are available for adults 18 years and older. PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING SERVICES Public health nurses provide: Home visitsFoot Care ClinicsPostpartum visits to new moms and babesCommunicable Disease InvestigationHOMEMAKER SERVICES Trained and supervised home care aides provide services such as personal care, essential shopping, housekeeping, and meal preparation. TOBACCO EDUCATION & CESSATION - Coalition for a Healthy Ida County Vision Statement: We envision a healthy community embracing a tobacco-free lifestyle. Mission Statement: To promote the health and well-being of our community through awareness, prevention and cessation of tobacco use. Goals: Maintain and strengthen an active tobacco free coalition in Ida County.Promote cessation for residents of Ida County.Reduce exposure to secondhand smoke.Prevent the initiation of tobacco use.Encourage policy changes that promote a tobacco-free environment.Increase the awareness of the dangers of tobacco use and secondhand smoke.CHIC is made up of health care professionals, school, business and community members. The coalition meets quarterly to advise and support activities. Quitline Link - http://www.quitlineiowa.org JEL Link - http://www.jeliowa.org Contact: Patti Andrews, RN, BSN Horn Memorial Community Health/Public Health 701 East Second Street Ida Grove, Ia 51445 712-364-3311 Fax: 712-364-4065 FAMILY EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS http://www.ready.gov Mission Statement: Protect and promote the health and safety of the community of Ida County by assuring the efficient provision of public health services with care and compassion. |
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