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Provides a variety of vaccines youth through the elderly. This include flu shots/vaccinations. Do not need to be a Worth County resident to get vaccines through Worth County Public Health. 

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. 

Childhood immunizations, including Polio, Diphtheria, Tetanus, chicken pox, seasonal flu, Covid- 19 (for age 5 and above), and more.

Adult immunizations, including Pneumonia, Meningitis, Hepatitis A and B, Shingles, seasonal flu, Covid-19, and more.

Offers preventative health services available for men and women of all ages. All services are confidential. Services are provided regardless of income, insurance status, or ability to pay.

Clinical services Include physical exams, cancer screening (pap smears, breast, and testicular exams), birth control options, tests and treatment for sexually transmitted diseases, HIV screening and referrals, pregnancy testing, emergency contraception, HPV vaccinations, and PrEP prescriptions.

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.

Vaccinations for those who are Iowa Medicaid eligible, American Indian/Alaska Native, Uninsured, or Underinsured (defined as a child with health insurance, but the benefit plan does not include routine immunizations).

Provides health care services to those experiencing acute or chronic pain and/or illness, or those seeking medical services that are not due to an emergency. Services include annual screenings or check ups, chronic disease management, immunizations, pregnancy tests, pre and postnatal care, school and sports physicals, sexually transmitted infection tests, and well-child exams. 

Provides general immunizations and allergy injections.

Provides childhood immunizations and adult vaccinations. Flu vaccinations are also available.

Communicable disease surveillance, investigation and containment of contagious illnesses.

Emergency preparedness, disaster relief and emergency planning.

Wellness services assists area businesses and/or individuals to adopt healthy lifestyles through education and/or wellness activities.

Weight loss programs and health coaching services to improve healthy lifestyles.

Education on the dangers of radon gas and radon testing kits.

Educates public about dangers of West Nile virus.

Minority health offers education and activities to reach minority individuals in the service area on various health-related topics.

CPR and first aid training throughout service area.

Education and colon cancer screening kits to the community to encourage prevention and early detection of colon cancer.

Tai Chi and Bingo-cize fall prevention classes held in communities to help decrease falls in the community.

School nursing.

Substance abuse prevention through the Healthy Communities Initiative. Coalition works together to provide education and activities to reduce drug and alcohol use among youth.

Dental screenings and education offered to preschool and grade school children. Sealants and fluoride treatments also available.

Childhood and adult vaccines for all people are provided at each of Elkhorn Logan Valley Public Health Department's three locations in Norfolk, Tekamah and Wisner. Includes vaccines for those who are privately insured, Medicare, Medicaid and those who are uninsured.

Vaccinations for all ages. The Vaccines for Children (VFC) program is a federally funded, state administered program that provides vaccines to eligible children. Children who are not eligible for VFC will be screened for insurance or private pay.  Flu vaccines also available.

Immunization clinic.

Health screenings.

In-home skilled nursing.

Home health aides.

Flu clinics in fall and winter months.

Foot care clinics monthly, or by appointment.

O'Brien County Public Health including immunizations, communicable disease information and general public health.

Provides:

-- Immunizations

-- Immunization Audits

-- Infectious Disease Management

-- Caring for Kindergarten

-- Emergency Planning and Preparedness

-- I-Smile-- Preschool I-Smile

-- Maternal Child Health

-- Lead and tobacco coalition

-- Foot care and blood pressure screening

-- Wellness fair

-- Jail nursing

-- Medication Administration

-- Wellness and Fall Assessment programs

-- Policies and procedures-- Resource advocate

-- 5210 fighting childhood obesity

Provides comprehensive medical care services. Services include lab tests, general physical examinations, general immunizations, pediatrics, diabetes, and general medical care.