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Offers programs focusing on disease and injury prevention for older adults and caregivers. 

Clinic services provide comprehensive foot care, health assessments, health screenings (which include blood pressure, cholesterol/triglycerides, glucose, bone density), ear wax removal, medication, and safety checks to inform participants about personal health risks and the things they can do to lower risks and optimize health. 

Health and fitness services offer fitness and health education classes and physical activity programs, conducted for community, church, and social groups. Programs cover the areas of illness and injury prevention, physical activity, nutrition, and mental wellness. Individuals are encouraged to take measures that decrease risk, promote optimum health, and encourage independent living. 

Services offered:

- Sports and DOT physicals

- Prevention screenings

- Chronic disease management for diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol

- Nutrition and weight loss counseling

- Treatment for acute illnesses and injuries

- Annual flu shots

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.

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

Provides public health services to the residents of Winneshiek County. Services can include health supervision and counseling, childhood immunizations, adolescent/adult immunizations (i.e. tetanus, Hepatitis B), and blood pressure checks.

Services and activities for senior citizens to support their independence and community involvement.

Congregate meals Mon-Fri 12 pm.

Recreation, health education, and informational programs.

Information and referral.

Fun and fitness class.

Milford Senior Shuttle runs Mon-Fri 9:30 am-12 pm for doctor appointments, grocery shopping, hairdresser appointments, and shopping in the city limits.

Foot screening and blood pressure screening available, please check the website or call for information. 

Provides information and services related to health and wellness topics, including heart health, cholesterol, blood pressure screening, smoking cessation, diabetes, obesity, and physical activity. Offers blood pressure screenings to identify individuals at risk for hypertension-related conditions, cholesterol and triglycerides tests to assess cardiovascular health, and hypoglycemia screenings to detect blood sugar deficiencies. Additionally, provides diabetes management support, including education on self-management skills, dietary planning, exercise, and prevention of complications. Health education presentations are also available for local schools.

Public health department.

--Immunizations are available for persons of all ages. Red Willow County Health Department accepts private insurance and also has programs for free immunizations for individuals without insurance.

--Lab draws are every Thursday morning by appointment. Panel $50.00, PSA $35.00, TSH $30.00, HA1C $25.00, and Vit D $55.00.

--Footcare by appointment only, at $30.00 per visit.

--RWCHD also provides Exercise and Blood Pressure Clinics in the community.

--Health promotion and education.

--Newborn baby visits.

--Childcare provider health screening.

--School Health Screenings.

--Paternity Testing (State Ordered Only).

--Radon Testing available for $40.00.

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.

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.