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Support groups and classes are offered at locations throughout the Park Nicollet health system. Call for locations and times.- Condition Specific Support Groups and classes including: ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), arthritis, bariatric surgery, cancer, dementia, diabetes, eating disorders, heart disease, Parkinson's Disease, sleep disorders, stroke, and brain injury- Childhood preparation classes including: Preparing for childbirth, breastfeeding, and baby care basics- Grief support groups- Nutrition information classes- Health and wellness classes- Smoking cessation

Public health nurses, family health mentors and nutritionists make home visits. Frequency of visits and length of time per visit agreed upon by family and nurse, depending upon needs of family.Services offered:- Health information on pregnancy- Nutritional counseling and guidance- Child's growth and development and child rearing questions- Parenting education- Prevention of child maltreatment- Works with school teams to assist families with special needs children- After Home Care: Suggestions for appropriate exercise program, mother's health needs, parenting education, newborn care, nutritional needs (breast or bottle feeding), infant growth and development, and supportive community resources?- Maternal and Child Health Program: Pregnancy care; special care for high risk pregnant women; nutritional assessment and education; prenatal health needs including nutrition, weight gain, balance of rest and exercise, substance use, preparation for labor and delivery, and adjustment to new family?- Services for Children: Public health nursing home visits for children with chronic illness, handicaps and developmental delays; nutrition assessment and education; physical and developmental screening; and more

Support groups and classes are offered at locations throughout the Park Nicollet health system. Call for locations and times.- Condition Specific Support Groups and classes including: ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), arthritis, bariatric surgery, cancer, dementia, diabetes, eating disorders, heart disease, Parkinson's Disease, sleep disorders, stroke, and brain injury- Childhood preparation classes including: Preparing for childbirth, breastfeeding, and baby care basics- Grief support groups- Nutrition information classes- Health and wellness classes- Smoking cessation

Support groups and classes are offered at locations throughout the Park Nicollet health system. Call for locations and times.- Condition Specific Support Groups and classes including: ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), arthritis, bariatric surgery, cancer, dementia, diabetes, eating disorders, heart disease, Parkinson's Disease, sleep disorders, stroke, and brain injury- Childhood preparation classes including: Preparing for childbirth, breastfeeding, and baby care basics- Grief support groups- Nutrition information classes- Health and wellness classes- Smoking cessation

All Birthright services are free, confidential and provide:- 24 hours/7 days a week helpline and live chat through the website- Free resources for maternity and baby items and pregnancy tests- Information about pregnancy, childbirth, adoption, prenatal care, community programs, parenting skills, and child care- Referrals for medical support, financial resources, housing, legal, social assistance, and professional counseling

Provides home visits to support positive lifestyles and improved pregnancy outcomes through the coordination of holistic health services. New Lives offers information in topic areas such as:?- Breastfeeding?- Car seat safety?- Health and nutrition?- Home safety?- Infant growth and development?- Labor?- Parenting?- Safe sleep?- Toilet trainingActive participants are eligible for program incentives, pack-n-plays, car seats, breast pumps, home safety supplies, strollers and more. Families are welcome to join the New Lives luncheon held the 4th Wednesday of each month in Nett Lake and 4th Thursday of each month in Vermilion.

Support groups and classes are offered at locations throughout the Park Nicollet health system. Call for locations and times.- Condition Specific Support Groups and classes including: ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), arthritis, bariatric surgery, cancer, dementia, diabetes, eating disorders, heart disease, Parkinson's Disease, sleep disorders, stroke, and brain injury- Childhood preparation classes including: Preparing for childbirth, breastfeeding, and baby care basics- Grief support groups- Nutrition information classes- Health and wellness classes- Smoking cessation

Provides educational classes to pregnant women, mothers, parents, or individuals making an adoption plan to engage in positive mentor relationships, life coaching, setting goals, and activities, with the opportunity to earn items.Items Earned by Participation:- Adult care items- Breastfeeding supplies- Infant care items such as clothing, diapers, diaper wipes, etc.- Maternity clothes voucher and baby clothing voucher- Pack N'Play and/or car seatEducational Classes Offered:- Breastfeeding education and support- Car seat safety education- Childbirth education- Doula services- Infant CPR- Infant care- Life groups- Life skills- Parenting- Safe sleep

Provides support to girls and women who are distressed by an unplanned pregnancy, and helps families of infants and young children. Services include:- Adoption information- Baby Cafe for nursing mothers- Baby clothes, diapers, and maternity clothing- Donations accepted for baby clothes, diapers, and maternity clothing- Friendship and emotional support- Information on other community services- Legal, medical, and educational referrals- Parenting skills classes (Financial coaching, lactation consulting/breastfeeding)- Prenatal information- Safe sleep classes (offers cribs, pack and plays)

Provides classes and events for anyone interested. Classes offered are:- Breastfeeding, baby nutrition, and parenting classes- Cancer support group- Childbirth classes- Fitness and weight management classes- Grief support groups for women- Youth and family programs about various issues around chemical dependency, and youth living with ADHD

Offers support groups for Parkinson's Disease and a cancer wellness group. Also provides and sponsors numerous classes and public education activities. Classes are designed to offer new information on relevant health issues and highlight key healthcare services that contribute to individual and collective health improvement. Provides classes and events for:- Childbirth and Parenting Education- CPR, AED, and First Aid Certification- Reshape U!: classes to help with eating habits and diet class

Provides ongoing support to pregnant Latinas for healthy pregnancies, support for healthy deliveries, and a healthy postpartum period. Supports the physical and emotional needs of the mother, baby, and family. Activities include:- Assistance with health insurance registration- Centering pregnancy group prenatal care- Individual case management- Physical health care and education

Provides a range of services and supports for families during pregnancy, infancy, childhood, and adolescence, including:- Breastfeeding education, support, and resources- Child and Teen Checkups for children and adolescents from birth through age 21- Child nutrition education and guidance- Expectant parent education classes- Family planning services, including birth control information and pregnancy testing- Help Me Grow and interagency early intervention services for developmental concerns- Infant Follow Along Program to support early child development- Maternal and child health education, including information on pregnancy, postpartum care, and child growth and development- Preschool developmental screening services- School health services, including school nursing support- Sexual health services, including testing and treatment for certain sexually transmitted infections- Well-child preventive care services, including routine health monitoring and referrals for physical exams

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

Provides a range of services and supports for families during pregnancy, infancy, childhood, and adolescence, including:- Breastfeeding education, support, and resources- Child and Teen Checkups for children and adolescents from birth through age 21- Child nutrition education and guidance- Expectant parent education classes- Family planning services, including birth control information and pregnancy testing- Help Me Grow and interagency early intervention services for developmental concerns- Infant Follow Along Program to support early child development- Maternal and child health education, including information on pregnancy, postpartum care, and child growth and development- Preschool developmental screening services- School health services, including school nursing support- Sexual health services, including testing and treatment for certain sexually transmitted infections- Well-child preventive care services, including routine health monitoring and referrals for physical exams

Provides family home visiting services by public health nurses and family health staff to support families, parents, caregivers, and children.- Home visits for pregnant women to support healthy pregnancy behaviors and preparation for labor and delivery- Home visits for families with newborns and young children, including education on child growth and development, nutrition, parenting, car seat safety, and connection to community resources- Home visiting services for families experiencing parenting stress or crisis; services are supportive and educational and are provided or overseen by public health nurses; families may self-refer- Home visits for children with disabilities or special health care needs, including health education, resources, and referralsVisit frequency is based on family needs and may range from one or two visits to longer-term services (up to three years). Visits may be provided in person or virtually.

Public health nurses, nutritionists and other professionals are available to make home visits. Frequency of visits and length of time per visit are agreed upon by family and nurse, depending upon needs of the family. Services:- After Home Care: Suggestions for exercise program, mother's health needs, parenting education, newborn care, nutritional needs, and infant growth and development- Breast feeding assistance- Child's growth and development, and child rearing questions- Guidelines for parents to provide safe care and a healthy environment for their child- Health information on pregnancy and pregnancy care- Healthy Families America parenting program for first time parents who wish to improve their parenting skills- Identification of problems and early intervention activities in conjunction with families and schools to assist families with special needs children ages birth - 6- Nutritional assessment, counseling and education- Physical development screening- Prenatal health needs including nutrition, weight gain, balance of rest and exercise, and substance use- Preparation of labor and delivery- Prevention of child maltreatment- Special care for high risk pregnant women- Supportive community resources

Provides a range of services and supports for families during pregnancy, infancy, childhood, and adolescence, including:- Breastfeeding education, support, and resources- Child and Teen Checkups for children and adolescents from birth through age 21- Child nutrition education and guidance- Expectant parent education classes- Family planning services, including birth control information and pregnancy testing- Help Me Grow and interagency early intervention services for developmental concerns- Infant Follow Along Program to support early child development- Maternal and child health education, including information on pregnancy, postpartum care, and child growth and development- Preschool developmental screening services- School health services, including school nursing support- Sexual health services, including testing and treatment for certain sexually transmitted infections- Well-child preventive care services, including routine health monitoring and referrals for physical exams

Provides comprehensive care for mothers and babies such as: - Breastfeeding support and lactation consultation services to assist mothers- Emergency services and delivery room - Neonatal virtual care services - Prenatal classes such as breastfeeding, childbirth classes, and more

Child birth education, classes, events and support groups on a variety of topics - see website for full details:- Breast cancer support group- Cancer care support group- Grief support and education group- Health care directive class- Infant safety class (car seat safety and infant CPR)- Labor and delivery- Mental health skills development group- Perinatal loss grief support group- Postpartum physical therapy classes- Psychotherapy group for adults who identify as transgender

Support groups and classes are offered at locations throughout the Park Nicollet health system. Call for locations and times.- Condition Specific Support Groups and classes including: ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), arthritis, bariatric surgery, cancer, dementia, diabetes, eating disorders, heart disease, Parkinson's Disease, sleep disorders, stroke, and brain injury- Childhood preparation classes including: Preparing for childbirth, breastfeeding, and baby care basics- Grief support groups- Nutrition information classes- Health and wellness classes- Smoking cessation