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Offers private well water testing, as funds are available, at no cost to the homeowner.

Contaminants commonly tested for are Coliform Bacteria, Nitrates, Arsenic, Manganese, and E. Coli. Limited homeowner reimbursement for well or cistern plugging and well reconstruction as funds are available.

Call or email the Health Department for more information.

Provides public health services including promoting health lifestyles, preventive cancer screenings, STI/HIV testing, lead poisoning prevention, communicable disease follow-up, and emergency preparedness,

Public health agency offering (but not limited to) the following services:

- Immunization programs, including for COVID-19.

- In-home nursing assessments.

- Communicable disease control services.

- Bioterrorism and disaster planning.

- Referrals to other health care services as needed.

Offers public health services to the Buchanan County communities. Services focus on disease prevention, health education, and emergency preparedness. 

Addresses nuisance complaints and complaints regarding solid waste, weeds, and junk cars.

Services include air pollution and noise monitoring, rodent and pest surveillance, radon and indoor air information (radon kits available for a small fee), and free well testing.

Issues permits and licensing for tanning beds, swimming pools, spas, septic systems, tattoo services, and wells.

Offers to protect the health and welfare of residents through the identification of potential communicable disease problems and to control the spread of infectious disease within the county. Offers investigation and follow up on communicable diseases, and an immunization program. 

Offers home health care services such as skilled nursing, physical, occupational and speech therapy. Can also provide Personal Care Aids to assist in light housekeeping, light meal preparation, grocery shopping, laundry, transition care, assistance, respite care. All services are provided in the home.

Provides information on communicable diseases and offers details about immunization programs, including general immunizations and COVID-19 vaccination clinics. 

Conducts inspections on food establishments, septic system/private sewage disposal (permitting and inspection), private well and water testing, well sealing, solid waste, nuisance, pest control, and other environmental complaints, and West Nile surveillance and vector control program.

Adult immunization clinic including vaccines for immigration, work, and/or school. (Call for an appointment and for current fees.)

Vaccine program for children up to 18 years of age.

WIC nutritional program provides supplemental food.

Breastfeeding information and education.

Environmental health safety and surety - air, food, and water inspection and contamination issues (complaints and questions). Natural and infectious disease information, such as West Nile virus, insect bites, etc.

Emergency preparedness and response for bioterrorism threats (chemical, biological, and nuclear), mass immunization clinics, strategic national stockpile, volunteer opportunities.

Public health information.

Other services include:

- Family Stabilization/central navigation

- Community Health Workers

- Family-Centered Coaching

- Childhood Lead testing

- Household lead mitigation

- HIV testing

- STI tracking and prevention

- Obesity and Diabetes Prevention

- Minority Health Initiative

- Dental screenings (primarily children)

Health Education programs to encourage proper nutrition and exercise. Health literacy projects to reduce obesity in children and families. Tobacco and smoking cessation. Traffic safety and education. Air Quality. Community health and wellness services in addition to WRAP program (Wellness Recovery Action Plan).