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Senior Centers offer a variety of programs for senior citizens, including center meals, exercise classes, outreach, information and assistance, social activities, and home delivered meals. Some might offer blood pressure screenings or foot care clinics.

Free blood pressure screenings.

Senior Centers offer a variety of programs for senior citizens, including center meals, exercise classes, outreach, information and assistance, social activities, and home delivered meals. Some might offer blood pressure screenings or foot care clinics.

Offers lab testing including:
- Screening for TB, STIs, HIV, and Hepatitis-C
- Blood pressure and blood sugar testing
- Pregnancy testing
- Drug testing
- Childhood lead poisoning screening

Provides free blood pressure screenings, cancer health, HIV/AIDS education and confidential testing, sexually transmitted infections testing and treatments, Tuberculosis program, skin testing by appointment, flu shots and residential sharps collection program.

The Community Health Representatives provide the following services:

-- Case Finding/Screenings

-- Case Management

-- Home visitation services

-- Blood Pressure and Blood Glucose Screenings

-- Patient Care Services and Other Patient Services

-- Consults (medication, medical orders, appointments)

-- Environmental Health

-- Homemaker Services

-- Community Development

-- Health Education

-- Local transportation

Senior Centers offer a variety of programs for senior citizens, including center meals, exercise classes, outreach, information and assistance, social activities, and home delivered meals. Some might offer blood pressure screenings or foot care clinics.

Offers basic health and dental screening; prenatal care, and well child care education. Evaluations of family's social and financial needs will help determine appropriate referrals for needed services.

Serves seniors with the goal of helping them remain safe and in their homes for as long as possible. The program focuses on chronic disease prevention, nutrition, and physical activity. Department nurses offer low-cost foot care and blood pressure screenings, home visitations, and educational presentations. Staff works with community partners, reaching most program participants through senior centers, churches, and independent senior living communities.

Provides the following preventative care services.
- Lead screening for children
- Various lab tests, including cholesterol and triglyceride tests, as well as blood sugar tests
- Health and nutrition education for schools
- Blood pressure screenings

Administers the following programs:

-- Women, Infant and Children Nutrition Program (WIC).

-- Family Case Management.

-- Adverse Pregnancy Outcome Reporting System.

-- Tobacco-Free Communities & Cessation Programs

-- Immunizations.

-- Blood Pressure Monitoring.

-- Lead Testing.

-- Tuberculosis Testing and Follow-up.

-- Basic Laboratory Services.

-- Vision and Hearing Testing.

-- School Health Services.

-- Communicable Disease Information and Follow-up.

-- Child Safety Seat Assistance.

-- Environmental Health Programs.

-- Emergency Preparedness.

-- Public Health Education.

-- Adult Foot Care Services.

Primary medical care services are available for most minor or intermediate illnesses.

Additional services include adult physicals, community wellness groups, and health screenings targeting individuals at high risk for conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, or cancer. Prescription assistance is provided to support medication needs. The program also offers nutrition education, which includes guidance on healthful eating, food handling, preparation, shopping skills, and the relationship between nutrition and overall health. Information and counseling about Affordable Care Act (ACA) insurance options are available, including assistance with enrollment in health insurance plans through the marketplaces, facilitated by trained navigators and application counselors. All services are open to individuals regardless of background or circumstances.