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Administers public health programs for Band members such as: - Communicable disease follow-up - Medication management and setup - Statewide Health Improvement Program: Reduce obesity, diabetes, and discourage commercial tobacco use - Tobacco Program: To advance commercial tobacco-free policies, tobacco education, traditional tobacco information, coordinates and funds signage, supplies, and other items for use at MLBO events and government buildings

Provides health information and topics on: - Bed bugs - Diseases and Conditions: Details on various health conditions, including ADHD, cancer, COPD, diabetes, heart disease, and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). - Environmental Health: Information on topics such as carbon monoxide, indoor air pollution, lead exposure, mold, poison safety, and ultraviolet (UV) safety. - Healthy Living: Guidance on adolescent health, food safety, emotional well-being, obesity prevention, smoking cessation, vaccines, and other immunizations. - Emergencies and Safety: Resources on specific types of emergencies, threats, injury prevention, violence prevention, and safety measures. - Public Health: Insights into epidemic investigations and vital pandemic updates. - Traveler Health: Travel health notices, disease directories, frequently asked questions, and precautions for travelers. - Workplace Safety and Health: Information on occupational safety, including topics like cancer, chemical safety, and workplace hazards.

Provides immunizations for: - Childhood and adult diseases - Hepatitis - Pneumonia - Influenza

Provides immunizations for: - Childhood and adult diseases - Hepatitis - Pneumonia - Influenza

Provides information on immunizations for children, adolescents, and adults. Vaccine recommendations vary by age, lifestyle, certain medical conditions, travel locations, and previous immunizations taken.

Provides immunizations for: - Childhood and adult diseases - Hepatitis - Pneumonia - Influenza

Administers public health programs for Band members such as: - Communicable disease follow-up - Medication management and setup - Statewide Health Improvement Program: Reduce obesity, diabetes, and discourage commercial tobacco use - Tobacco Program: To advance commercial tobacco-free policies, tobacco education, traditional tobacco information, coordinates and funds signage, supplies, and other items for use at MLBO events and government buildings

Provides immunizations for: - Childhood and adult diseases - Hepatitis - Pneumonia - Influenza

Provides immunizations for: - Childhood and adult diseases - Hepatitis - Pneumonia - Influenza

Administers public health programs for Band members such as: - Communicable disease follow-up - Medication management and setup - Statewide Health Improvement Program: Reduce obesity, diabetes, and discourage commercial tobacco use - Tobacco Program: To advance commercial tobacco-free policies, tobacco education, traditional tobacco information, coordinates and funds signage, supplies, and other items for use at MLBO events and government buildings

- Provides immunizations - No appointment is needed - For information on seasonal flu vaccines call (218)634-1795

Children's Health Services include: - Vision and hearing screening - Scoliosis screening - Immunizations - Blood pressure checks - Counseling - Information and referral for students and staff Child and Teen Checkups: - Available for children from 6 months to 14 years of age - 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

Provides information on seasonal influenza, and on vaccination clinics available via website and phone. Investigates epidemics and illness outbreaks.

Public Health staff provides information and education to enable residents to lead healthy lifestyles for themselves and their families. Services include: - Emergency preparedness to prevent, protect against, and quickly respond to and recover from health emergencies. Emergencies include infectious disease outbreaks/pandemics, severe weather, natural disasters, power outages, incidents resulting in mass casualties, toxic chemical or radiological releases, and acts of bioterrorism. - General education about communicable diseases and immunizations to groups and individuals - HIV education and information - Immunization services to children and adults that are not covered by insurance or Medical Assistance (MA) - Seasonal flu information - Tuberculosis screening, follow-up, and case management to individuals suspected of having or currently have active Tuberculosis

Immunizations for children and adults are offered at various sites throughout Aitkin County Immunizations available: - Diphtheria/Tetanus/Pertussis (DTaP) - Tetanus/Diphtheria (Td/DT) - Polio (OPV or IPV) - Measles/Mumps/Rubella (MMR) - Hemophilus Influenza (HIB) - Hepatitis B (HBV) - Varicella (Chicken Pox) (VAR) - Donation per vaccination or sliding fee - Influenza - Pnuemococcal Pneumonia - No one is turned away due to inability to pay - Adult Hepatitis B vaccination Clinics in: - Aitkin - Hill City - McGregor - Malmo - McGrath - Please bring immunizations records to clinics - Flu clinic sites are announced each fall - Call for clinic dates, times, cost details or to make an appointment

Immunization Services Shots are given regularly at a minimal cost in: - Walker - Cass Lake - Remer - Pine River - Pillager Immunizations provided are: - Diphtheria - Pertussis - Tetanus - Injectable polio - Chicken Pox - Measles - Mumps - Rubella - Haemophilus b - Adult Diphtheria Tetanus (Td)/Pertussis (Tdap) - Hepatitis B - Influenza vaccine - Immunization clinics (schedules are also published in local newspapers) Immunization Clinics: Vaccination Clinic 4th Tuesday of every month 1:00pm - 3:00pmClinic LocationCass County HHVS 400 Michigan Ave West Walker, MN 56484 **Alternative dates & locations may be available, call for details. Call to schedule an appointment or for more information: (218)547-6840

- Provides immunization clinics in Itasca County - 2 pm - 6 pm 1st Thursday of each month BY APPOINTMENT - For information on seasonal flu and other vaccines call 218-327-2941

Provides information on seasonal influenza, and on vaccination clinics available via website and phone. Investigates epidemics and illness outbreaks.