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Provides a wide range of medical care and support for patients Primary Care Services: - Consulting Nurse Line - Family Medicine: Camp and sports physicals; chronic disease management and education; comprehensive physical exams; adult, child, and influenza immunizations; preventive care and education - Internal Medicine: Diabetes care and education; geriatric medicine; routine check-ups and health screenings - Obstetrical and gynecology care - Pediatrics: Newborn exams; well child visits - Telemedicine and E-visits Specialty Care: - Laboratory - Mammography and mobile mammography - Online lab ordering and results - Online radiology ordering and results - Physical Therapy - Radiology and/or MRI/CT

Provides community health programs such as: - Child and Teen Checkup Outreach: Helps families find a doctor, dentist, psychologist, and transportation - Disease and Prevention Control: Monitor and investigate potential disease processes through adult/child immunizations, communicable disease prevention programs, emergency preparedness plans, surveillance of the county's environment, and tuberculosis screening - Environmental Health: Help protect the residents from environmental health hazards through programs to reduce exposure to health risks, such as food and waterborne diseases, radiation, occupational health hazards, and public health nuisances. Provides radon, lead, and well water education. - Follow-Along Program: Provides parents with information about their child's development during infancy and early childhood through mailing questionnaires - Health Promotion: Provides presentations and/or materials on health topics for small and large groups. Topics may include chemical and tobacco use prevention, family health, mental health, nutrition, and physical activity - Public Health Preparedness for Emergencies: Funded by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention in partnership with local, state, and territorial public health departments to provide assistance to public health departments across the nation. Helps health departments strengthen abilities to effectively respond to a range of public health threats, including infectious diseases, natural disasters, and biological, chemical, nuclear, and radiological events.

Provides health services and education to improve the well-being of White Earth Nation band members. Services include: - Ambulance, EMT, and paramedic services - Child passenger safety seat program - Diabetes project providing education and nutrition information. Fitness centers are available for personal training, group training, and other health-related incentive programs. - Niin Gikenjige coalition to break social stigmas surrounding HIV and Hepatitis C by providing education, prevention programming, testing, and referrals to medical services where appropriate - S.O.S. program offers workshops and events about promoting a healthy and addiction-free lifestyle - SNAP nutrition education to make informed decisions on health and nutrition - Tobacco-free communities program educates on tobacco use and offers cessation support and resources

Provides health services and education to improve the well-being of White Earth Nation band members. Services include: - Ambulance, EMT, and paramedic services - Child passenger safety seat program - Diabetes project providing education and nutrition information. Fitness centers are available for personal training, group training, and other health-related incentive programs. - Niin Gikenjige coalition to break social stigmas surrounding HIV and Hepatitis C by providing education, prevention programming, testing, and referrals to medical services where appropriate - S.O.S. program offers workshops and events about promoting a healthy and addiction-free lifestyle - SNAP nutrition education to make informed decisions on health and nutrition - Tobacco-free communities program educates on tobacco use and offers cessation support and resources

Provides comprehensive health care services including: - Diagnosing and treating illnesses, infections, and injuries (Ear infection, minor burns, sinus infections, skin conditions, sprains and strains, and strep throat) - Family planning/birth control* - Growth and development monitoring - Health education on nutrition and exercise - Male- and female-specific health concerns - Managing chronic conditions - Preventative and wellness visits, such as well-child checkups and routine screenings - Screening tests - Vaccinations * Elective reproductive procedures are not performed at the Catholic-sponsored hospitals.

Provides family and health education including child-rearing in early infancy, child development, parenting, family health, and environmental safety. Programs include: - Child Passenger Safety Program: One-hour class for parents on use of their child safety seat including information on the correct seat for the child, safely securing the child in the seat, and correct installation of the seat in the vehicle. Car seats are available for purchase on sliding fee basis at training. - Child and Teen Checkups: Provide outreach and assistance to enable well-child checkups for children and teens ages 21 and under who are on Medical Assistance. There are several locations, can assist in making dental and medical appointments, and arrange transportation to and from appointments. ?- Dental Health Services: Offers dental care through Children's Dental Services (CDS), a traveling dental clinic. Specialize in children's dental care and provides dental services to children from infancy to age 26 years, pregnant women, and people of all ages, regardless of income. Routine dental services include cleanings, fluoride, sealants, oral health education, exams, x-rays, fillings, crowns, and extractions. Visit website for a list of dental providers. - Early Intervention Services: Provides assistance to families with infants and preschoolers who are living with a developmental delay. A multidisciplinary team is available to identify and treatment children with developmental delays. - Early Hearing Detection and Intervention: Assistance offered to parents with follow-up appointments and information on free services if their child has a potential hearing problem - Family Planning: A voluntary and confidential program for individuals to obtain information about pregnancy prevention. Family planning involves preventing, spacing, and achieving pregnancies. This service provides referral and education. Pregnancy testing and treatment for chlamydia and gonorrhea is provided at no cost. - Follow Along Program: Monitors children ages birth to three. Questionnaires are sent to parents every four months to evaluate their child's development. - Family Home Visiting: For families with children birth to five years old. Home visiting supports families as they learn about healthy pregnancies, positive parenting, infant and child growth and development, health and nutrition, breastfeeding support, childhood safety and injury prevention, strengthening family relationships, and community resources. - Help Me Connect: An online navigation resource for pregnant and parenting families with young children to find local resources and information to support healthy child development and well-being - New Baby Visits: New parents are contacted by a Public Health Nurse to answer questions, provide education, information, and support including lactation consultation - Project Harmony: Provides home visits to mothers with chemical dependency issues offering education, counseling, and recovery coaching - Parent Support Outreach Program (PSOP): A voluntary program that provides short-term help to parents to access resources and provide education about housing, transportation, parent education, child development, activities, childcare, safety planning, and other services. - Postpartum Home Visits: Provides home visits to new mothers and infants to educate and counsel about nutrition, child growth and development, and resources available for families. Visits can be requested through a physician or hospital. - Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS): Consultation and home visit, grief support, and referral service for families who have experienced loss of a child

Community Health Unit partnering with community groups to provide health education on certain topics such as: - Chemical Health: Alcohol and drug prevention - Mental wellness - Statewide Health Improvement Program(SHIP): Encourage physical activity, improve nutrition, and reduce tobacco exposure and usage - Toward Zero Deaths (TZD) Safe Roads coalition: Outreach and enforcement on traffic safety

Individuals can obtain life-saving knowledge and skills designed to keep them prepared in the event of an emergency, with the health and safety training techniques and certification programs including: - AED (Automated External Defibrillator) - ALS (Advanced Life Support)/PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - Babysitting and Child Care (NOTE: Classes are not intended for individuals seeking certification for state-licensed child care providers) - BLS (Basic Life Support)/CPR for Healthcare - CNA (Certified Nurse Assistant) Training and Testing - CPR - First Aid - Group Training for a Safer Workplace - Instructor Training - Lifeguarding - Swimming and Water Safety Classes are available in classroom, online and classroom, and online formats. Certificates and Continuing Education Credits are available.

Provides a range of public health functions that protect and promote the health of residents. Services include: - Collaborative Wellness Initiatives: Works with community partners, schools, workplaces, and organizations to create policies and programs that support healthy lifestyles and prevent chronic diseases (e.g., tobacco-free living, active living). - Community Health Assessment and Planning: Leads or contributes to regular assessments of community health needs and develops improvement plans to address priority issues in the service area. - Contagious disease/life-threatening illness investigation - Contracts with school districts to provide pre-school screenings, hearing and vision screenings, scoliosis screenings, school health services, and health education - CPR Training and Certification are available for a fee - Environmental Public Health Assessments: Partners with regional teams to identify and address environmental health hazards in homes and communities (e.g., healthy homes approaches). - Investigation and follow-up regarding reports of public health nuisance in which the health of the public is at risk or in danger

- Program involving 13 counties in Northwestern Minnesota - Free to pregnant women and to children aged 1 - 5 - Prenatal care; promotes; not provided directly - Well-child exams; promotes - Immunizations - Education for communities on importance of preventive health measures - Newsletters - Telephone contacts - Public speaking by public health nurses

Helps people develop skills and knowledge to improve their lives and communities. Offers a variety of programs for learners of all ages. Class offerings include computer classes, driver's education, field trips, health courses, professional development classes, recreational classes, swimming lessons, youth enrichment classes, and more.

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

Provides information on: - Heart Disease - Diabetes - Nutrition - Lyme Disease - Cancer - AIDS/HIV and STD's - Family Planning - Smoking/Tobacco - Other health related topics

Programs geared toward helping Cambodian elders and other southeast Asians in the following areas: - Applying for public benefits - English instruction - Citizenship classes, INS interviews and immigration assistance - Healthy eating promotion which reconnects participants with the eating habits of their home countries through nutrition education, development of community gardens, and meals served three days a week from a local restaurant. Serves elders from the Cambodian, Chinese, and Karen communities. - Physical activities and active living - Cultural and traditional ceremonies - Health education - Medicare application - Housing assistance - Funeral assistance - Recreational activities - Group shopping and medical appointment transportation - Translation

Offers community-based programs designed to prevent illness and enhance the health and well-being of patients, families, and area residents. Services include: - Baby Cafe Support Group: Support for helping parents achieve their breastfeeding goals - Health Education Presentations: Health professionals (physician, registered nurse, fitness specialist or nutritionist) deliver 1-hour, customized presentations on health topics including cardiovascular health, exercise/fitness, nutrition, and weight management - Stroke Support Group: Support for people who have experienced a stroke, and their caregivers

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-rays Dakota Dental Clinic - Cleanings - Exams - Extractions - Fillings - Hygiene - Mouth guards - Oral cancer screening - Root canals Hearing Services - Soundproof hearing booth used by trained staff for early detection of hearing loss Physical 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 disorders Vision 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 lenses Pharmacy for gaming employees, staff and SMSC members.

Offers health classes and support groups.

Helps refugees and immigrants overcome language, cultural, and economic barriers to accessing health care and health information. Services include health education, assistance with health insurance, navigation of health and social support systems, and culturally responsive referrals.

- Consultation and education services are provided to individuals, community groups, work sites and other professional providers - Health educators and Nurses provide information about community resources - Encourage cooperation and linkages between public health and providers - Coordinate Healthy Communities Healthy Youth Initiative - Motivate parents, youth, schools, churches, professionals, businesses and other community members to promote healthy behaviors, decisions, environments and asset building - Provides Health Education information

Primary care and medical services including: - Biometric Health Screening - CPR and First Aid classes - Dental Clinic - Eye Clinic - Face-to-face health coaching - LGBTQ care; transgender hormone therapy provided on an informed consent model (i.e., do not need a specialist doctor referral) - Gopher Quick Clinic, Minneapolis and Saint Paul - Immunization Clinic; adult immunizations; travel immunizations; HPV and flu vaccinations - International Travel Clinic - Nursing Mother's Room - Nutrition services - Pet Away Worry & Stress - PAWS - Pharmacy - Physical and massage therapy - Tobacco cessation counseling - Urgent Care - Women's Clinic - Yoga, Tai Chi and Pilates

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

- Case management and referrals for programs such as Meals on Wheels, social services - Door-to-door transportation mostly for health related appointments or for hair salons/barbershop appointments. Clients must be able to transfer into the car on their own. Escort services may also be available, but these requests must be made far in advance. - Homemaking, yard work and home maintenance services - Nursing care - Personal care - Senior exercise classes are offered daily; transportation available. - Social outings - Speakers on senior health topics - Support for caregivers of seniors who live in the service area, and for caregivers who live in the service area even if the cared-for senior lives elsewhere, including out of state.

Individuals can obtain life-saving knowledge and skills designed to keep them prepared in the event of an emergency, with the health and safety training techniques and certification programs, including: - AED (Automated External Defibrillator) - ALS (Advanced Life Support)/PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - Babysitting and Child Care (NOTE: Classes are not intended for individuals seeking certification for state-licensed child care providers) - BLS (Basic Life Support)/CPR for Healthcare - CNA (Certified Nurse Assistant) Training and Testing - CPR - First Aid - Group Training for a Safer Workplace - Instructor Training - Lifeguarding - Swimming and Water Safety Classes are available in classroom, online and classroom, and online formats. Certificates and Continuing Education Credits are available.

Offers a variety of educational, social, and recreational programs to community members who are 55 and older. Programs include fitness classes, arts and crafts, games, music, social clubs, outdoor activities, and lifelong learning opportunities. Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid visits are held on the 3rd Monday of each month (appointments are required).

Providing the following services for Children and teens under 21 years old on Medical Assistance or MinnesotaCare: - Assistance with appointments, transportation, interpreters, and other services necessary to access healthcare ?- Education to families about comprehensive screening at regular age intervals through reminder letters and phone contacts. - Periodic health and dental screenings and follow-up through their healthcare provider ??- Providing community outreach, technical assistance, and training to medical providers