Community Based Services

Long Term Care Consultation - Screening provided by a Public Health Nurse to determine appropriate home based plan of care versus facility placement.

Case Management - Ongoing communication with client, providers to ensure appropriate service delivery, medical follow through and client advocacy.

Disease Prevention and Control - Ongoing education, outreach and surveillance of communicable diseases under the direction of the Minnesota Department of Health.

Emergency Preparedness/Bioterrorism - Collaborative effort to address potential county-wide natural or manmade disasters and disease outbreaks.

PCA Assessments - Public Health Nurses assess eligible clients for services of a personal care assistant. This is a Medical Assistance program under Department of Human Services.

Public Nuisance - Community Health Nurses perform general public nuisance assessments and refer to appropriate governing agency.

Nutrition Education - Nurses provide nutrition education to various groups and individuals throughout the community to promote healthy nutrition and prevention of obesity and related conditions.

Flu Clinics - Community Health provides numerous public health flu clinics throughout the county.

NAPS Program (Nutrition Assistance Program for Seniors) - Community Health facilitates referral of eligible seniors for a monthly food distribution program.

Health Promotion and Wellness Activities - Numerous health topics and wellness activities can be provided to various groups and individuals throughout the county.