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Offers primary care services, reproductive services, counseling services, and educational resources such as:- Birth control in contraception, patches, IUDs, depo shots, and condoms- Family planning services such as pregnancy tests and pregnancy planning- Laboratory tests for diabetes, blood pressure, and hearing- Mental health services in individual therapy, family therapy, depression/anxiety screening, and medication evaluation- Primary care for general physical health examinations, well-child examinations, and sports physicals- STD testing and treatment for HIV, Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, or other sexually transmitted infections- Tobacco cessation program

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

Medical clinic services:- Bike Share Program- Birthing Services- Cardiology- Chronic Pain Program- Clinics - Sleepy Eye and Morgan- Counseling Services- Diabetes and Nutrition Services- Emergency Services- Health Care Home- Hospice- Imaging Services- Laboratory Services- Lung Cancer Screening (CT)- Mammography- MRI- Nuclear Medicine- Nutrition Counseling- Occupational Therapy- Orthopedics- Outpatient Therapy- Physical Therapy- Podiatry- Rehabilitative Services- Respiratory Therapy- Sleep Studies- Speech Therapy- Support Groups- Surgical Services- Swing Bed Services- Transitional Care Services- Ultrasound- UrologyX-ray

Medical clinic services:- Bike Share Program- Birthing Services- Cardiology- Chronic Pain Program- Clinics - Sleepy Eye and Morgan- Counseling Services- Diabetes and Nutrition Services- Emergency Services- Health Care Home- Hospice- Imaging Services- Laboratory Services- Lung Cancer Screening (CT)- Mammography- MRI- Nuclear Medicine- Nutrition Counseling- Occupational Therapy- Orthopedics- Outpatient Therapy- Physical Therapy- Podiatry- Rehabilitative Services- Respiratory Therapy- Sleep Studies- Speech Therapy- Support Groups- Surgical Services- Swing Bed Services- Transitional Care Services- Ultrasound- UrologyX-ray

Provides a senior center offering activities for seniors. Services include:- 5 pool tables that are available free of charge during business hours?- 500, bridge, bingo- Chair massage- Coffee and treats are available for a small fee- Crafts and card recycling- Exercise programs such as Zumba Gold, aerobics, yoga, and Bone Builders- Free blood pressure checks- Hearing screenings- Lounge with computers, puzzles, movies, and a library- Magazines and internet access computers - Parkinson's Disease support group meetings- Red Hat Society- Seasonal holiday parties- Summer picnic

Offers hearing services including hearing exams, sales of personal hearing aids, device cleaning and maintenance, and batteries for hearing devices.

Provides a variety of tests for auditory processing disorders.Offers a customized music-based home program call the Johansen Individualized Auditory Stimulation (JIAS) program. Users listen to individualized CDs for 15 - 20 minutes, six days a week. The CDs are designed to stimulate nerve pathways into and within the brain, specifically the areas dealing with language.

Provides families with the assessments and tools they need to successfully open up the world of communication to their childServices provided include:- Communication assessments- Consultation with allied professionals- Direct management of language disorders- Hearing assessments- Intensive parent education and support: Some child care available to registered participants- Onsite outreach visits- Referral to the medical and educational community services

Provides diagnostic evaluation and therapy services to children and adults with communication disorders.Services are provided by graduate and undergraduate students who are working toward a Masters Degree in Speech-Language Pathology and/or Audiology.Student clinicians and graduate interns are supervised by faculty members of the Department of Speech, Hearing, and Rehabilitation services (SHRS).Audiological services:- Comprehensive audiological evaluations- Hearing screening- Tympanometry- Otoacoustic emissions- Aural Rehabilitation

Child and Teen Checkups are regular well-child visits that help monitor growth, development, and overall health. These visits include:- Complete physical exam- Developmental assessment -Health education and counseling- Hearing and vision screening- Immunizations- Laboratory tests (lead, blood, urine as needed)- Nutrition assessmentWilkin County offers outreach to families about these checkups. Contact your health care provider to schedule an appointment.

Children's Health Services include: - Vision and hearing screening - Scoliosis screening - Immunizations - Blood pressure checks - Counseling - Information and referral for students and staff - Can be paid for privately, on a sliding fee scale according to income and number of dependents, or by medical assistance The screening assesses the child's: - Physical growth - Mental growth - Developmental growth - Emotional growth - Can identify problems before they become serious and do lasting harm Also includes: - Nutritional assessment - Dental inspection - Laboratory tests - Head to toe physical examination Immunizations(at the Community Health Office): - 1 pm - 5:30 pm 2nd Tuesday of each month - 9 am - 3 pm 2nd Wednesday of each month - Bring immunization records H1N1 Criteria: - 6 months - 24 years old (healthy or not) - 25 - 64 years old with chronic health issues - Caregivers of children under 6 months - All health care workers - Pregnant women - Cost is $25 for Seasonal Flu, Call for more information

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

Provides a range of primary and specialty care services including:- Allergy and immunology- Audiology and hearing- Cardiology- Diabetes, diabetes education, and endocrinology- Dietitian services- Family Medicine: Provides care for all ages in a wide array of health concerns- Internal Medicine: Provides adults with preventative care, treatment of acute injuries and illnesses, and diagnosis and management of chronic diseases- Lab services, imaging, and radiology- Medication management- Neurology- Occupational therapy- Oncology- Pediatrics: Specialized physical, mental, and social health care for children and teenagers- Podiatry- Psychiatry- Sleep medicine- Telemedicine and e-visits- Tobacco cessation

Provides primary care medical services including:- Chronic disease management including diabetes and smoking - Elder care - Immunizations- Medication management - Sexually transmitted disease screenings and treatment - Teen health screenings - Urgent careProvides women's health care services including:- Colposcopies - Family planning, IUDs, and implants - Menopause support - OB ultrasound - Pap smear and mammogram - Prenatal care and childbirth educationProvides men's health care services including:- Male reproductive health - Mental and behavioral health referrals - Prostate healthProvides pediatric health care services including:- Hearing and vision screening - Sports physicals - Well child exams and immunizations

A process that supports children being ready for kindergarten. The program helps find possible health or developmental concerns that may impact a child's learning. Services include:- Family needs assessment and referrals to early intervention programs and services- Growth and development assessments- Parent education materials- Referrals to early childhood programs and services- Vision and hearing screening

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

Assessment and screening for children aged birth to 5 to determine any health or developmental concerns. Services include:- Vision and hearing screening- Growth and development assessments- Referrals to early childhood programs and services- Family needs assessment and referrals to early intervention programs and services- Parent education materials

Breastfeeding and Chestfeeding Resources- Public Health Nurses, WIC Lactation Consultants, and Peer Breastfeeding Counselors are available to answer questions or concerns regarding breast/chestfeedingEarly Childhood Development Resources?- Follow Along Program: Supports parents by assessing their young child's growth and development up to age 3. Parents receive a development questionnaire called an ASQ (Ages and Stages Questionnaire) in the mail every 4 months. Once filled out, the parent returns it to Public Health. The results of the questionnaire are mailed back to the parent with suggested activities to promote growth and development for the child's specific age range. A Public Health Nurse will call the parent if there are concerns. If needed, a nurse discusses further evaluation or tips on how to promote a baby's physical and emotional development.Emergency Preparedness- Trainings: Personal and Family Preparedness in All Seasons; Psychological First Aid- Weather-related information for excessive heat and extreme coldHealth Screenings- Blood pressure screenings- Hearing screenings- Home assessment for asthma triggers- Tuberculin skin testsImmunizations and Flu Shots- Offers immunizations to individuals who are uninsured or underinsured through the Minnesota Vaccines for Children (MNVFC) and the Uninsured and Underinsured Adult Vaccines (UUAV) programs.Older Adult HealthA Public Health Nurse may provide:- Assessment of health concerns- Connections to local resources- Support to community organizations to learn more about supporting aging residentsPrenatal, Postpartum, and Parenting ResourcesA Public Health nurse is able to provide:- Assistance with health care questions; food concerns; counseling; child growth and development; parenting skills; asthma education and safe living conditions- Connections to local resources- Education and support for expectant mothers, new parents, and families- Infant Health Initiative: Provides resources and support to pregnant individuals and families with newborns, focusing on reducing infant mortality and preventing preterm births while promoting healthy family environments.- Maternal Early Childhood Sustained Home-Visiting (MECSH) Program: Public Health Nurses promote healthy pregnancy and childhood development with families through discussion, learning opportunities, developmental screening, and referrals to community resources as needed. A needs assessment is completed during pregnancy or the first 2 months after a newborn's discharge from the hospital. Families may be enrolled until the child turns 2 years old.Sexual and Reproductive Health- Public Health Nurses provide health counseling, education, and resource information to individuals and groupsWIC Supplemental Nutrition Program- Provides nutrition education, breast/chestfeeding counseling and support, and food benefits for eligible people who are pregnant, have recently been pregnant, or have children up to age 5 years of age.