Crawford County Community Health
Lynette Ludwig Memorial Nursing Scholarship
The family of Lynette Ludwig has announced a memorial scholarship for area students pursuing the nursing field. Up to two $500 scholarships will be awarded to eligible students who will be enrolled in an accredited nursing program in the fall of 2023. Eligible students include those that graduate high school this spring or are currently enrolled in a nursing program and have a permanent address in Crawford County or within the Ar-We-Va School District.
COVID-19 Tests
We have free at-home test kits from Test Iowa available for pick up in our office. These are not rapid tests. Once they reach the lab, you should have the results in about 24 hours. Please do not come into our office if you have symptoms or are not feeling well. Call and someone will bring it out to you.
Pruebas COVID-19
Pruebas COVID-19 Tenemos kits de prueba gratuitos en el hogar de Test Iowa disponibles para recoger en nuestra oficina. Estas no son pruebas rápidas. Una vez que lleguen al laboratorio, debe tener los resultados en aproximadamente 24 horas. No venga a nuestra oficina si tiene síntomas o no se siente bien. Llama y alguien te lo traerá.
COVID-19 Vaccine
COVID-19 vaccine is available at a variety of area locations:
- Thrifty White Pharmacy in Denison-Moderna, Pfizer (age 12+), and Pfizer (age 5-11) vaccines
- Appointment preferred. To schedule, visit thriftywhite.com
- Walmart Pharmacy in Denison-Moderna, J & J, Pfizer (age 12+), and Pfizer (age 5-11) vaccines
- Appointments or walk-in, depending on vaccine and pharmacist availability. To schedule, visit Walmart.com
- Walmart Pharmacy in Carroll-Pfizer (age 12+) vaccine
- Appointments or walk-in, depending on vaccine and pharmacist availability. To schedule, visit Walmart.com
- Hy-Vee Pharmacy in Denison-Moderna, Pfizer (age 12+) vaccines
- Appointments or walk-in, depending on vaccine and pharmacist availability. To schedule, visit hy-vee.com/my-pharmacy
- H-Vee Pharmacy in Carroll-Moderna, J & J, Pfizer (age 12+), and Pfizer (age 5-11) vaccines
- Appointments or walk-in, depending on vaccine and pharmacist availability. To schedule, visit hy-vee.com/my-pharmacy
- Hy-Vee Pharmacy in Harlan-Moderna and Pfizer (age 12+) vaccines
- Appointments or walk-in, depending on vaccine and pharmacist availability. To schedule, visit hy-vee.com/my-pharmacy
- Pexton Pharmacy in Harlan-Moderna, Pfizer (age 12+), and Pfizer (age 5-11) vaccines
- Appointments preferred. To schedule, visit pextonpharmacy.com or call 755-2101
- Walgreens Pharmacy in Carroll-Pfizer (age 12+) and Pfizer (age 5-11) vaccines
- Appointments or walk-in, depending on vaccine and pharmacist availability. To schedule, visit walgreens.com or call 1-800-925-4733
- CCMH Medical Clinic in Denison-Moderna, J & J, Pfizer (age 12+), and Pfizer (age 5-11) vaccines
- To schedule an appointment, call 265-2500
- Crawford County Community Health-Moderna vaccine
- Walk-ins Tuesdays and Fridays 8:30 am to 4:00 pm. You can also call to schedule an appointment: 263-3303.
- Farmacia Thrifty White en Denison-Vacunas Moderna, Pfizer (edades 12 en adelante), y Pfizer (5 a 11 años)
- Preferible cita previa. Para programar, visite thriftywhite.com
- Farmacia Walmart en Denison-Vacunas Moderna, J & J, Pfizer (edades 12 en adelante), y Pfizer (5 a 11 años)
- Citas o visitas sin cita previa, según la vacuna y la disponibilidad del farmacéutico. Para programar, visite Walmart.com
- Farmacia Walmart en Carroll-Vacuna Pfizer (edades 12 en adelante)
- Citas o visitas sin cita previa, según la vacuna y la disponibilidad del farmacéutico. Para programar, visite Walmart.com
- Farmacia Hy-Vee en Denison-Vacunas Moderna, Pfizer (edades 12 en adelante)
- Citas o visitas sin cita previa, según la vacuna y la disponibilidad del farmacéutico. Para programar, visite hy-vee.com/my-pharmacy
- Farmacia Hy-Vee en Carroll-Vacunas Moderna, J & J, Pfizer (edades 12 en adelante), y Pfizer (5 a 11 años)
- Citas o visitas sin cita previa, según la vacuna y la disponibilidad del farmacéutico. Para programar, visite hy-vee.com/my-pharmacy
- Farmacia Hy-Vee en Harlan-Vacunas Moderna y Pfizer (edades 12 en adelante)
- Citas o visitas sin cita previa, según la vacuna y la disponibilidad del farmacéutico. Para programar, visite hy-vee.com/my-pharmacy
- Farmacia Pexton en Harlan-Vacunas Moderna, Pfizer (edades 12 en adelante), y Pfizer (5 a 11 años)
- Preferible cita previa. Para programar, visite pextonpharmacy.com o llamar al 755-2101
- Farmacia Walgreens en Carroll-Vacunas Pfizer (edades 12 en adelante) y Pfizer (5 a 11 años)
- • Citas o visitas sin cita previa, según la vacuna y la disponibilidad del farmacéutico. Para programar, visite walgreens.com o llamar al 1-800-925-4733
- Clinica Medica CCMH en Denison-Vacunas Moderna, J & J, Pfizer (edades 12 en adelante), y Pfizer (5 a 11 años)
- • Para programar una cita, llamar al 265-2500
- Crawford County Community Health-Vacuna de Moderna
- Visitas sin cita previa de martes y viernes de 8:30 am a 4:00 pm. También puede llamar para programar una cita; 263-3303
What to expect when you get your COVID-19 Vaccine
General side effects that are normal:
- Fatigue
- Headache
- Muscle/joint aches
- Chills
- Nausea/vomiting
- Fever
Injection site reactions that are normal:
- Pain
- Tenderness
- Swelling of lymph nodes
- Swelling
- Redness
Signs of a severe allergic reaction that are NOT NORMAL—call 911 right away:
- Difficulty breathing
- Swelling of your face and throat
- Fast heartbeat
- Dizziness
- Weakness
Hives and rash are also not normal reactions. You need to contact your medical provider right away for treatment. You also need to notify the provider who gave you the vaccine to report any severe allergic reactions, hives, or rash.
Que esperar cuando reciba su vacuna COVID-19
Efectos secundarios generales que son normales:
- Fatiga
- Dolor de cabeza
- Dolores musculares/articulares
- Escalofrios
- Nauseas/vomitos
- Fiebre
Reacciones normales en el lugar de la inyección:
- Dolor
- Sensibilidad
- Inflamación de los ganglios linfáticos
- Hinchazon
- Enrojecimiento
Signos de una reaccion alergica grave que NO SON NORMALES: llame al 911 de inmediato:
- Dificultad para respirar
- Hinchazon en su cara y garganta
- Latidos cardiacos acelerados
- Mareos
- Debilidad
La urticaria y el sarpullido tampoco son reacciones normales. Debe comunicarse con su proveedor médico de inmediato para recibir tratamiento. También debe notificar al proveedor que le administró la vacuna para informarle sobre cualquier reacción alérgica grave, urticaria o sarpullido.
Vision Statement: Ensure an optimal level of health for all individuals
Mission Statement: Remove barriers that result in inequities and promote policies, systems, and conditions that enable optimal health for everyone
Values Statement and Core Values: We serve with CARE
- C (Compassion): We demonstrate genuine concern for other’s perspectives and situations and respond with understanding, patience, and kindness.
- A (Accountability): We are committed to achieve individual, team, and organizational success by taking responsibility to complete tasks on-time and with the highest quality possible.
- R (Respect): We treat everyone in our diverse community with dignity and empathy, promoting an inclusive and welcoming community for all.
- E (Excellence): We serve our community to the highest standards of professionalism, ethics, personal responsibility, efficiency, and quality to be worthy of the trust our community gives us.
The agency has been Medicare certified since 1974 and Hospice certified since 1999. Public health services for the residents of Crawford County have been provided since 1951. Services are provided under the direction of the Board of Health.
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