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Provides community services like screening clinics for blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol, breast and cervical cancer programs, food clinics (foot screenings and care), disease investigation, Stop the Bleed Training, public education programs, resource navigation. and expanded services for families with children. Also provides information regarding communicable diseases. Offers the following programs for expectant parents and new parents: HOPES Program, 1st Five, Early Head Start and the Maternal Child Health program. Immunizations for children, adolescents, and adults along with the flu vaccine.

Communicable disease control and surveillance.

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)

Environmental health services include:

• Private sewage disposal & water supply programs
• Food safety
• Food service sanitation program
• Vector control

Programs include permitting for restaurants and other food establishments, permitting for wells and septic systems, and surveillance for West Nile Virus.

Communicable disease follow-up.

Surveillance and investigation of communicable diseases are an ongoing function of Mills County Public Health (MCPH). Contact MCPH for questions concerning communicable diseases.

Provides the County Public Health Nursing service for Allamakee County. Services include immunization clinics, nutrition education, disease surveillance, home nursing and home care aide visits, blood pressure clinics, foot care clinics, lead poisoning testing and information, and community health and wellness education and advocacy.

Provides home health services including in-home nursing care, physical, occupational and speech therapy, maternal/child care services, childbirth education programs to prepare prospective mothers and their families for labor, birth, and postpartum care, communicable disease prevention, adult immunizations, homemaker services, and hospice.

Promotes environmental and personal health through health promotion, disease detection, disease prevention, education and regulation. In cooperation with community resources, assists the community and the citizens to assume responsibility for their individual health and the health of the community. This is accomplished through assessment of the health status of the community, policy development and leadership, and assurance that high-quality services are available and accessible to all persons. LLCHD works with city, county, and state government to encourage policies and regulations which promote and protect public health. Divisions include Director's Office, Animal Control, Dental Health and Nutrition Services, Environmental Public Health, Health Promotion and Outreach, Community Health Services, and Health Data and Evaluation.

Epidemiological Services provides leadership in public health assessment; collects, analyzes and disseminates information about community health status; facilitates community health planning and policy development; coordinates epidemiologic response; and provides public health programs and related community initiatives with epidemiologic support for program evaluation, planning and communication needs. The GIS component provides maps to analyze relationships in spatial data to identify high-risk areas.

Resource Information Management serves as a supportive, collaborative partner in a number of community activities.

Provides infection and control training to community agencies and organizations.

Provides sexually transmitted disease testing, treatment, and education, including HIV testing to identify individuals infected with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and assess disease progression.

Services may include pre-testing and post-test counseling, offering information about HIV/AIDS, risk reduction strategies, emotional support, and referrals to related services.