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Services provided:- Investigates and treats Tuberculosis (TB)- Provides control function of managing communicable disease outbreaks- Schedules immunization clinics for child/adolescent/adult immunizations.- Screens and supports refugees and immigrantsVaccines provided under the Minnesota Vaccines for Children Program and the Uninsured /Underinsured Adult Vaccine program:- Adults: Tetanus, pneumonia, HPV (Gardasil), MMR (measles, mumps, rubella), Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Influenza, chickenpox, and shingles vaccinations. Any adult aged 19 or older who is underinsured or uninsured can receive these immunizations.?- Children: All required vaccines for day care, Headstart, and school (preschool - high school). Plus recommended vaccines including Hepatitis A, Human Papillomavirus (HPV), Rotavirus, and Influenza.

Mayor and City Council Members:Member contact information: https://www.edinamn.gov/772/City-Council DepartmentsAdministration:- Animal Control/Pet Licensing: (952)826-1610- Elections/Voter Registration: (952)826-0363; TDD (952)826-0379- Licensing: (952)927-8861Animal Control:- General animal-related questions, call Edina Police Department (952)826-1610- Non-Emergency number to report animal violations (952)826-1600Domestic Partner Registry- Voluntary program for unmarried, committed couples who reside or work in Edina and who share a life and home together to document their relationshipEmergency Management: - Call (952)826-0330Finance Department:- Call (952)826-0366Park and Recreation Department:- General Information: (952)826-0367- See separate listing (Three Rivers Park; Hennepin Parks)Public Works Department:- Planning and Zoning: (952)826-0369- Public Health: (952)826-0370- Sewer and Water: (952)826-0375; Water Emergency: (952)826-1600- Snow Emergency: (952)826-0374- Streets: (952)826-0376- Water Utility Billing: (952)826-0373

Classes and educational training include:- Car seat education- Chronic disease prevention- Environmental health, (toxic materials, lead screening, water quality consultation, and public nuisance control)- Injury prevention- Sexuality education/family planning/AIDS/HIV- SIDS and Shaken Baby Syndrome- Tobacco prevention- Violence prevention- Wellness presentations

Provides public health services to prevent the spread of infectious diseases. Services include:- Communicable disease education- Immunizations for adults and children- Vaccine information

Provides the following services and information to prevent the spread of diseases:- Assists with and conducts infectious disease investigations- Communicable disease prevention, education, and follow-up to control the spread of disease- Coordinates infectious disease investigations with the Minnesota Department of Health- Offers immunizations and information on immunization schedules and records- Provides information on various communicable diseases and conditions

Direct Access allows an individual to go directly to a provider they choose to receive a comprehensive assessment and access care immediately. The county will assess individuals who need help paying for a chemical use assessment or treatment services through the Behavioral Health Fund. Services also include:- Designated staff that provide chemical dependency assessments- Referral to local community service providers for chemical assessments or treatment services. Also, directs individuals to visit www.fasttrackermn.org for additional resources.?- When legal intervention is required, staff can assist with mental health and chemical dependency commitments

Monitors diseases and promotes a healthy community. Services include: - Adult and children vaccinations and information. Vaccinations are offered at the Horizon Public Health Office in Alexandria.- Community education resources to protect and prevent diseases from insects, common infections, lead poisoning, and viruses.- Safe drinking water testing: helps address common concerns, including: arsenic, coliform bacteria, lead, manganese, and nitrate and support treatment of contaminants in private wells.- Substance misuse prevention resources

Provides programs and partnerships that promote healthy lifestyles and improve community health outcomes. Services include:Collaborative wellness initiatives with schools, workplaces, and community organizationsCommunity health assessment and planning to identify health needs and set improvement prioritiesHealth education and outreach to support disease prevention and wellness in the communityPrograms and policies that encourage healthy behaviors such as active living and tobacco-free environments

Monitors diseases and promotes a healthy community. Services include: - Adult and children vaccinations and information. Vaccinations are offered at the Horizon Public Health Office in Alexandria.- Community education resources to protect and prevent diseases from insects, common infections, lead poisoning, and viruses.- Safe drinking water testing: helps address common concerns, including: arsenic, coliform bacteria, lead, manganese, and nitrate and support treatment of contaminants in private wells.- Substance misuse prevention resources

Helps families create safe, nurturing environments for children through health screenings, education, support services, and resources that promote physical health, safety, nutrition, and development.Services include:- Blood Lead Testing: Screening services to detect lead exposure in children and adults to prevent lead poisoning.- Child Passenger Safety: Information and services related to child car seat safety and proper restraint use.- Clinic Services: Health services such as birth control options, pregnancy testing, and sexually transmitted infection (STI) screening and treatment.- Family Home Visiting: Home-based support programs for families, including developmental tracking and postpartum/newborn visits to help parents meet goals and connect with support resources.- Immunizations: Vaccination services and information for both children and adults to protect against preventable diseases.

Offers various immunizations for adults and children, testing, and disease prevention education.Programs are offered at low cost to persons who are eligible. Services include:?- Childhood lead studies and abatement- Communicable disease education and surveillance- Covid-19 Vaccines- Hepatitis B worksite activities- HIV and AIDS education- Immunizations at health fairs and work sites- Mantoux testing- Public health nuisance control- Refugee screening- Tuberculosis education

County public health nurses visit families in homes or in offices to offer health promotion screening and health education. Visits are voluntary and tailored to the individual family's interests and needs.Nurses can offer a variety of discussions about:- Breastfeeding- Child health, growth, development, and safety- Family planning- Infant care- Nutrition- Parenting- Pregnancy health

Helps families create safe, nurturing environments for children through health screenings, education, support services, and resources that promote physical health, safety, nutrition, and development.Services include:- Blood Lead Testing: Screening services to detect lead exposure in children and adults to prevent lead poisoning.- Child Passenger Safety: Information and services related to child car seat safety and proper restraint use.- Clinic Services: Health services such as birth control options, pregnancy testing, and sexually transmitted infection (STI) screening and treatment.- Family Home Visiting: Home-based support programs for families, including developmental tracking and postpartum/newborn visits to help parents meet goals and connect with support resources.- Immunizations: Vaccination services and information for both children and adults to protect against preventable diseases.

Direct Access allows an individual to go directly to a provider they choose to receive a comprehensive assessment and access care immediately. The county will assess individuals who need help paying for a chemical use assessment or treatment services through the Behavioral Health Fund. Services also include:- Designated staff that provide chemical dependency assessments- Referral to local community service providers for chemical assessments or treatment services. Also, directs individuals to visit www.fasttrackermn.org for additional resources.- When legal intervention is required, staff can assist with mental health and chemical dependency commitments

Health Education and Promotion Programs attempt to maintain and improve the health of our county's residents through many types of programs such as: Group Programs about health concerns such as: - Nutrition - Healthy lifestyles - Hypertension - Smoking - AIDS, etc - Health Related Programs for schools and youth organizations - Assistance and direction with the formation of needed support groups - Diabetes Education is provided by one of our staff nurses who is a certified diabetes educator - Blood Pressure and Cholesterol Screening, education and referral for on-site groups and work places - AIDS information and support, call the AIDS Hotline at (800)248- AIDS - For local education and/or promotion, call County Health at (218)283-7070 - Up to date health information and audiovisual materials are available free of charge to individuals, community groups, schools - Public Awareness of Health Resources throughout the county through publicity, programs and health information - What's Up? Family, Health and Community radio broadcast provides important information concerning our community Health. Listen to KGHS Radio Wednesday afternoons & Saturday mornings - Labor and Delivery class training is provided through the Rainy Lake Medical Center Hospital Campus - The Maternal and Child Health Special Project seeks to reduce infant mortality and disability and to improve the health of the mothers and babies. Home visits are made to pregnant women and mothers and infants by a skilled maternal and child health nurse. Education and support services to reduce maternal risk-taking behaviors and improve parenting skills are provided through individual counseling, group education, prepared childbirth classes, special classes for students on healthy lifestyles, and the distribution of printed materials and newsletters - Family Planning Services are available at Koochiching Family Planning Clinic

Red Door Clinic provides the following services:- Adult immunizations- COVID-19 vaccinations- Family planning services, sexual health counseling, and health education- HIV testing, counseling, and short-term interventions- Immigration exams- MMR and other childhood immunizations- Pregnancy prevention for young women ages 12 - 21- Refugee health screenings and exams for tuberculosis and other illnesses- Screening and treatment for sexually transmitted diseases- Syringe exchange and Narcan- Travel vaccinations

Monitors diseases and promotes a healthy community. Services include: - Adult and children vaccinations and information. Vaccinations are offered at the Horizon Public Health Office in Alexandria.- Community education resources to protect and prevent diseases from insects, common infections, lead poisoning, and viruses.- Safe drinking water testing: helps address common concerns, including: arsenic, coliform bacteria, lead, manganese, and nitrate and support treatment of contaminants in private wells.- Substance misuse prevention resources

Provides environmental health services to protect community health. Services include:- Environmental health licensing and ordinance enforcement- Inspection and licensing of food, beverage, lodging, mobile home parks, recreational camping areas, and public pools- Investigation and response to environmental complaints, including nuisance and sanitation concerns- Lead testing and inspections for homes and other properties- Radon testing and education- Water testing for private wells, including analysis for fluoride, iron, coliform bacteria, nitrates, lead, hardness, and sulfates

Public health nurses provide services by phone, at community sites, or at home visits with families for the following services:- Childhood safety and injury prevention- Child passenger safety seats may be available to families receiving Medical Assistance (MA)- Family and community relationships- Follow Along Program (FAP): helps parents monitor their children's development- Health and nutrition- Healthy pregnancies- Infant and child growth and development?- Positive parenting

Offers the following health services:- Blood pressure and blood sugar screenings- Child and adult immunizations- Cholesterol screening- Dental varnishing/fluoride treatment- Disease prevention and control- Flu shots- Foot care -Hearing and vision screenings- Height and weight checks- Hemoglobin testing- Hepatitis C and HIV screenings- Lead testing- Mantoux (TB) testing- WIC clinics