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The Public Health provides a broad range of services to residents to promote and protect the health of those who live and work in Kandiyohi County. Services under this Public Health includes: Asthma Home Based Services: - Includes up to three home visits - Learn about asthma triggers in the home and reduce triggers - Learn about community resources Prenatal Programs for Expectant Parents: - Child passenger safety seat program to conduct car seat checks - Expectant parenting classes offered four times a year by public health nurses and parent educators - Follow Along Program to track child's development to see if their child is playing, talking, growing, moving, and behaving like other children their age - Prenatal visits and family home visiting to have a home nurse visit them to offer education and support and post-partum until their baby reaches two years of age Public Immunization Clinics: - Annual seasonal flu clinics offering immunizations - Assessment of immunization levels in the community - Education related to vaccine preventable diseases and communicable diseases - Infectious disease investigations - Services and outreach to immigrants and refugees new to the community - Tuberculosis education and medication management

Common conditions treated: - Accidents and falls - Back problems - Bleeding/cuts not bleeding a lot but needing stitches - Diarrhea or dehydration - Ear infections - High fever - Mild to moderate asthma - Severe sore throat or cough - Sinus infections - Sprains and broken bones - Urinary tract infections - Vomiting

Family practice providing: - Acute same day visits* - Chronic disease management (diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, COPD, asthma, etc) - Consultations with a dietitian - Immunizations - Preventive exams - Telehealth *Same day appointments for patients with immediate health needs. These might include: - Fevers, colds, coughs, and sore throats - Illness with nausea, vomiting, diarrhea - Minor cuts, lacerations, and stitches - Minor asthma attacks - Sinus problems, earaches, and headaches - Skin allergies and rashes - Urinary tract infections Same day medical does not take the place of an emergency room or an urgent care clinic.

Provides information and resources regarding allergies and asthma such as: - Asthma triggers, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and ways to live with asthma - Consumer information line to help consumers and patients learn more about asthma and allergies - Educational materials and tools for patients and caregivers - Education programs such as awareness campaigns, AAFA projects, and programs from health care professionals - Types of allergies, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention

Provides care at the clinic for: - Allergies and asthma - Bacterial and viral illnesses - Bladder and urinary-tract infections (UTIs) - Broken bones and orthopedic conditions - Cold and flu symptoms - Concussions - Ear infections - General and orthopedic surgery - Headaches - High fever - Insect bites - Nausea, vomiting, and stomach problems - Rashes - Sports injuries Services: - Back-to-school physicals - Chronic disease management (for diabetes, high blood pressure, and other diseases) - Developmental assessments - Flu shots - Health, weight, and vision screenings - Lactation (breastfeeding) services - Newborn care - Pediatric internal medicine - Sports physicals - Vaccinations - Well-child visits

Provides care for common pediatric ailments such as: - Allergies and asthma - Bacterial and viral illnesses - Bladder and urinary-tract infections (UTIs) - Broken bones and orthopedic conditions - Cold and flu symptoms - Concussions - Diabetes - Ear infections - General and orthopedic surgery - Headaches - High fever - Insect bites - Nausea, vomiting and stomach problems - Rashes - Sports injuries

Offers a free service where an allergist will answer questions about asthma and allergies. Provides only general advice about managing asthma or allergies, medicines, and treatments. Does not answer questions about specific consumer products. NOTE: The information provided is not a substitute for medical advice from a doctor. Always talk with a doctor before changing an asthma or allergy management plan.

- Pulmonary Rehabilitation - Cardiac Rehabilitation - Diagnostic Sleep Studies - Asthma Education - Industrial Respirator Fittings - Lung Functioning Testing