| Bio-emergency |
| Following September 11, 2001 the country became more aware that terrorism is a very real threat. (CDC) & (HRSA) felt bioterrorism was where public health departments and hospitals would play a large role in planning to be prepared for such tragedies. |
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| Blood Pressure Screening |
| The Blood Pressure Screening Program is a health promotion service that provides individuals the opportunity to have their blood pressure taken in a clinic setting, at the office, or at an outreach site. |
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| Breast & Cervical |
| The program offers, at no cost to eligible women between 50 and 64 years of age, the following: clinical breast exams, self breast exam education, pelvic exams and more. |
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| Child Health |
| The Child Health Program assists children ages 0-21 to obtain a physical exam by a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. |
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| Communicable Disease |
| The Public Health Nurse coordinates the follow-up of all communicable diseases reported in Crawford County. The goal of Crawford County Home Health, Hospice & Public Health is control and prevention of disease. |
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| EPSDT |
| EPSDT stands for Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment. It is also called "Care for Kids Program |
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| Family Planning |
| The Family Planning Program assists individuals by providing information on family planning birth control options, sexually transmitted diseases, counseling, and testing for HIV. |
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| Family STEPS |
| Family STEPS provides parenting education to families with children from ages 0 to 5 and includes a prenatal program for pregnant women. |
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| Flu Clinic |
| Crawford County Home Health, Hospice & Public Health provides Flu Vaccine to the employees of Crawford County and the public, as approved by the Crawford County Board of Health. |
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| Girl Talk |
| Girl Talk is a program developed to improve communication between fifth and sixth grade girls and their mothers. |
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| hawk-i |
| hawk-i is insurance for children who meet specific criteria. |
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| HCCI |
| HCCI stands for Healthy Child Care Iowa. It is a program where a nurse works with early childhood education and child care providers in centers, homes, and preschools. |
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| HCCMS |
| HCCMS is a five county Maternal/Child Health (MCH) and Family Planning (FP) Project, funded by the Iowa Department of Public Health. |
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| Head Lice |
| This screening program assists local schools, preschools, and families in the identification of head lice. |
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| Hepatitis B |
| The Hepatitis B vaccine is provided for infants, children, and adults. |
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| Immunization |
| The Immunization Program provides vaccinations for children from birth through 18 years. All the vaccine is supplied through a federal program, Vaccines For Children (VFC). |
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| Lead Screening |
| The need for increased blood lead screening has been identified because Iowa has a high percentage of pre- 1960 housing. Lead based paint, the most common source of lead poisoning, is often found in homes built before 1960. |
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| Maternal Health |
| The Maternal Health Program sees clients both prenatal and post partum for enhanced teaching only. All pregnant women are eligible to enroll in the program. |
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| One Time Mom/Baby Visits |
| The agency offers a one time postpartum visit for mothers and newborns that live in Crawford County. |
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| Senior Health |
| Senior Health Program promotes wellness for older adults by providing health assessments and health education. |
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| Stork's Nest/Baby Boutique |
| The agency continues to be involved with the Stork's Nest/Baby Boutique. Initial funding was made possible through an Empowerment grant and collaboration with the Family Steps Program since opening in July 2002. |
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| Vision Screening |
| The Vision Screening Program involves a public health nurse to test the vision of children in the county schools who do not have a nurse on staff. |
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| WIC Clinic |
| The agency is contracted to provide a nurse to do the health screening at the WIC |
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