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Patients who need to speak with a financial counselor, need cost of care estimates or determine if they may qualify for financial assistance to pay for procedures may reach out about options. Financial counselors can help individuals understand patients' responsibilities and may offer no-interest payment plans. Other options may include:Charity Care/Financial Assistance: Intended to assist those low-income, underinsured, and/or uninsured individuals who cannot otherwise pay full charges as determined under the hospital's qualification criteria. It should take into account each individual's ability to contribute to the cost of his or her care.Good Faith Estimate: Under the law, healthcare providers need to give patients who don't have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the bill for medical items and services. This service is for those who receive a bill that is at least $400 more than the Good Faith Estimate.

Promotes community wellness through education, prevention, and health promotion activities, including:- Blood pressure screening and other preventive health checks- Chronic disease prevention and diabetes education programs- Educational presentations on HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted infections, and related public health topics- Health promotion activities through community partnerships (SHIP), including nutrition, physical activity, and tobacco prevention initiatives- Hearing and vision screening for children and adolescents- School and daycare health consultation and programming support- Workplace and industry health consulting and nurse advisory services

LSS Guardianship Option services include:Guardianship or Conservatorship: Manages the health and care of incapacitated individuals in the least restrictive manner possible and advocates in their best interest. Guardians and Conservators are appointed by the court. If an individual has no family or friends to assume the responsibility, LSS my be appointed. LSS staff gather information from individuals, caregivers and medical personnel to make medical and care decisions.Personal Representative of the Estate: Following court appointment, LSS completes probate requirements and handles disposition of assets according to the individual's wishes.Power of Attorney: Through a legally executed power of attorney, LSS is authorized to assist individuals in managing income and assets. Services may include check writing, checkbook balancing, assistance with financial and medical forms, assistance with retrofitting, maintenance, preparation for sale, the sale or purchase of property.Pooled Trust: Protects the public benefits of people with disabilities of any age while maintaining resources that will be available for their special or supplemental needs. The creation of a pooled trust moves assets from being countable for purposes of Medicaid and Social Security eligibility to being non-countable assets.Care Coordinator: Partners in decision making with individuals who may be alone and who may need help with contracting of repairs or services in the home, scheduling of appointments and making payments to providers.

Providing consulting to Senior groups; serving as a liaison, planning and evaluating senior programs. Programs that link seniors with services that help to keep them in their homes. Coordinates the Itasca County Committee on Aging and facilitates Aging Network

Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community Health Blood drives Blood work Diabetes education Flu shots Immunizations Men's and Women's Health Days Physical examinations Urgent care practice X-raysDakota Dental Clinic Cleanings Exams Extractions Fillings Hygiene Mouth guards Oral cancer screening Root canalsHearing Services Soundproof hearing booth used by trained staff for early detection of hearing lossPhysical Therapy Acupuncture provided by certified practitioners Medical massages Physical therapy and chiropractic clinic with warm water hydrotherapy pool for rehabilitation of injuries, arthritis, sprains, strains, and other disordersVision Clinic Opticians help fit glasses and contacts for patients from an array of frames, sunglasses and other products Optometrists screen for diabetic retinopathy, cataracts and glaucoma in addition to conducting vision screenings for contacts and corrective lensesPharmacy for gaming employees, staff and SMSC members.

Provides primary care and specialty medical services to patients.Services include:- Allergy and Immunology- Cardiology- Chemical dependency- Direct Access Testing- Family Medicine- General surgery- Immunizations- Laboratories- Mammography- Obstetrics and Gynecology- Oncology- Ophthalmology- Physical Therapy- Pulmonology- Radiology- Urology- Walk-In- Wound Care

Voluntary 2-year early intervention/prevention program designed to work on improving family stability, parent-child attachment, and safety in homes.

Provides a diagnostic assessment to determine if in-home services are medically necessary. Goals are made in collaboration with the child, caregivers, clinician, and the frequency of the therapy and/or skills training service based on need.Meeting in-home with clinicians to help improve functioning at home, school, and in the community while preventing higher levels of care such as hospitalization or partial hospitalization.

Provides general information on child care assistance programs to help families pay for child care for children up to age 12 and for children with special needs up to age 14. Child care costs may be paid for families while parents work, look for work, or attend school.

Helps patients access charity care through their hospital to help pay for their medical bill. Helps empower patients and advocates on their behalf.Dollar For helps advocate on the behalf of the patient to apply for the program to determine if they qualify for a discount or forgiveness on their medical bill.NOTE: Medical bills older than 240 days will not be considered

Provides public transportation throughout Watonwan County, including the cities of Butterfield, Darfur, La Salle, Lewisville, Madelia, Odin, Ormsby, and Saint James. Some routes also extend to cities outside of Watonwan County such as Fairmont and Mankato. Transportation is provided to residents for workplace, health care appointments, shopping trips, places of education, and other community services and activities. Fleet vehicles can accommodate wheelchairs, walkers, bicycles, and strollers.

Provides a mobile app and online housing search tool designed to locate HUD resources by geographic area, including public housing agencies, subsidized housing, homeless resources, family, elderly, disabled housing, and HUD Field Offices- Provides information and assistance with finding subsidized housing rentals for families, seniors, and individuals with disabilities- Makes available subsidized housing lists that can be mailed

Commissioners by district:- District 1 - David De La Hunt: (218)616-4029, [email protected]?- District 2 - Charlene Christenson: (218)616-2181, [email protected]?- District 3 - Tom Krueger: (218)616-0469, [email protected]?- District 4 - Steve Keranen: (218)616-1976, [email protected] District 5 - Ted Van Kempen: (218)616-4073, [email protected]

Provides affordable dental care:- Cleanings and exams- Digital x-rays- Fillings, extractions, and root canals- Dentures, partials, crowns, and full mouth rehabilitation- Treatment for gum disease and other chronic conditionsDental emergency available for excessive pain, fever, and swelling.

Providing administrative guidance to the entire school district.Elementary School:Pine Meadow Elementary School (320)656-3760 Oak Ridge Elementary School (320)656-3750 Middle School:Sartell Middle School (320)656-3710High School:Sartell High School (320)656-0748

Licensing and certification of nursing homes and other health care facilities in the state of Minnesota. Licensing of home health nursing services, home health aides, and home management providers, including individual paraprofessionals.The department keeps details of surveys of nursing quality for the last three years available in order to assist consumers in deciding which nursing home is the best placement. The surveys evaluate the quality of care and services provided, as well as the appropriateness of the facility's building, equipment, staffing, policies, procedures, and finances.Nursing Home Report Card: Online information on nursing homes. Every nursing home in the state has been given up to five stars in each of eight quality measures, including inspections, and quality of care and a quality-of-life survey among more than one-third of all residents. Enter a ZIP code and a range of miles, then select three priorities from the eight quality measures, a list of the homes ranked by those criteria appear. When clicking on the name of a nursing home, it will show the number of stars for each quality measure and the state average.

Provides in person and phone consultations to help individuals and families apply for health care programs, including MinnesotaCare, Medical Assistance (MA), and MNsure. Services may include assistance with:- Applying for private health insurance plans- Dental care insurance and finding low-cost dental care services- Emergency insurance- Hospital financial aid applications- Renewing health insurance- Referrals to community and social services

Offers a comprehensive range of services designed to support older adults and individuals with disabilities in living safely and independently in their own homes and communities. Services include:- Advocacy: Connecting clients with resources such as the Minnesota Ombudsman Program.- Assisted Transportation: Volunteers offer in-town and out-of-town rides, with a sliding fee scale available for out-of-town trips.- Caregiver Support and Respite: Support groups and respite care to assist family caregivers in managing their responsibilities.- Correspondence Assistance: Helping individuals maintain connections with loved ones through letters and other forms of communication.- Friendly Visits and Telephone Reassurance: Regular in-person or phone check-ins to reduce isolation and provide companionship.- Health Education: Promotes wellness and chronic disease management- Information and Referral: Assistance in navigating community resources and services.- Light Housekeeping and Chores: Help with tasks such as changing light bulbs, smoke detector batteries, and light cleaning.- Shopping and Errands: Volunteer assistance with grocery shopping and other errands.- Social Activities: Assistance with attending local events and social gatherings.

Food shelf may be used once per month; will not turn anyone away. Food and supplies should last 3 - 4 days.

Provides affordable and no-cost vehicle repairs to eligible families and individuals, ensuring they have safe, working transportation

Provides older adults who are African American with services that promote healthy aging in their home and community. Services may include:- Economic counseling- Family mediation- Group transportation for necessities (i.e., groceries, prescriptions, household items, etc.)- Health care coordination- Housing stability services- Immigration issues- Mental health support