Crawford County Community Health removes barriers and supports access to resources and services, fosters community relationships, and is a trusted leader in promoting health and well-being.
Crawford County Community Health removes barriers and supports access to resources and services, fosters community relationships, and is a trusted leader in promoting health and well-being.
Services:
- Family Planning Services
- Health Screenings
- Child Adolescence Health
- EPSDT Care for Kids
- Family STEPS
- Vaccines
- HAWKI
- Child Care Nurse Consultant
- Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
- Healthy Child Care Iowa
Hours:
Office Hours:
Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Handicap Accessible: Yes
Appointment Needed: Yes
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Program: Family Planning Services (Title X)
The Title X Family Planning Program is the only Federal program dedicated solely to the provision of family planning and related preventive health services. The program is designed to provide contraceptive supplies and information to all who want and need them, with priority given to persons from low-income families.
The Title X mission is to assist individuals in determining the number and spacing of their children through the provision of affordable, voluntary family planning services. Title X Family Planning Clinics offer reproductive health services and community education across the state of Iowa.
Services:
- Nutrition education
- Community education
- Annual exams for men and women
- Infertility exams, counseling, and referral
- Tests for high blood pressure and anemia
- Pregnancy tests and counseling
- Education on drugs, alcohol and tobacco related to reproductive health
- Health education: breast cancer and testicular cancer self exams
- Birth control supplies
- Tests and treatment for sexually transmitted diseases and infections
Eligibility:
Anyone in need of family planning services or information.
Intake Process:
Call for an appointment. Walk-in services may be available.
Payment:
Self Pay, Private Insurance, Sliding Scale, Financial Assistance Available, Hawki, Medicaid
Handicap Accessible: Yes
Appointment Needed: Yes
Iowa HHS leads efforts in Iowa to prevent lead poisoning in children below the age of 6 through the Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (CLPPP). This program oversees blood lead testing of children, case management services when children are identified as lead-poisoned, and conducts education and outreach services regarding childhood lead poisoning.
Services:
- Blood lead testing
- Case management services
- Education and outreach
Eligibility:
Children must be below the age of 6.
Handicap Accessible: Yes
Appointment Needed: Yes
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Early Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment (EPSDT) is a program for Iowa children to get preventive health care services including oral health services. Iowa Care for Kids helps families access regular checkups and health care for children to support their growth, development, and well-being.
Services:
- Regular medical checkups
- Information about growth, diet and development
- Immunizations (shots) like measles and mumps
- Regular vision checkups, and glasses
- Regular hearing checkups, and hearing aids
- Speech therapy, physical therapy, and occupational therapy
- Help with mental and behavioral health
- Regular dental checkups
Eligibility:
If your child has Iowa Medicaid and is younger than age 21, Iowa Care for Kids is included in their Medicaid benefits. Iowa Care for Kids is not included for children who have Healthy and Well Kids in Iowa health insurance (sometimes called Hawki).
Intake Process:
Parents or guardians should contact their local DHS office to enroll in Medicaid. This automatically enrolls the child in the EPSDT program. Families can contact their local EPSDT program for referrals to Medicaid covered services.
Handicap Accessible: Yes
Appointment Needed: Yes
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The Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) is offered through the Healthy and Well Kids in Iowa program, also known as Hawki. Iowa offers Hawki health coverage for uninsured children of working families.
No family pays more than $40 a month. Some families pay nothing at all. A child who qualifies for Hawki health insurance will get their health coverage through a Managed Care Organization (MCO).
These are the MCOs or health plans to choose from:
- Amerigroup Iowa, Inc.
- Iowa Total Care
Dental benefits for Hawki are covered by Delta Dental of Iowa.
Services:
- Inpatient and outpatient hospital services
- Physician services
- Well-child visits
- Emergency care
- Mental health services
- Durable medical equipment
- Home Health care
- Hospice services
- Prescription medicines
- Dental Services
- Hearing services
- Vision care
Eligibility:
Below are some of the eligibility requirements to determine if a child qualifies for the Hawki program:
- A resident of the state of Iowa
- Under 19 years of age
- Have no other health insurance
- A citizen of the United States or a qualified alien
- Be in a family that meets the Hawki income limits (Check your family’s income in the Hawki Income Guidelines table to see if your children qualify for Hawki)
- Not a dependent of a State of Iowa employee
- Not currently covered under the Medicaid program
Intake Process:
Contact your local office, apply online, or call Hawki customer service at 1.800.257.8563.
Hours:
Customer Services hours:
Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Handicap Accessible: Yes
Appointment Needed: Yes
Program: Healthy Child Care Iowa (HCCI)
Healthy Child Care Iowa supports local Maternal and Child Health agencies to define the role and responsibilities of the Child Care Nurse Consultant. CCNCs work with Iowa Early Care and Education programs to provide free services. The CCNC program is evidence-based and helps to ensure that children have access to healthy and safe care. CCNC’s are required to complete the Iowa Training Project for Child Care Nurse Consultants (ITPCCNC) training. The purpose of ITPCCNC is to expand the nurse’s knowledge and skills to work with early childhood care and education providers.
Services:
- On-site consultation
- Training
- Technical assistance
- Information and referrals
- Care planning for children with special health needs
Eligibility:
Services are available to all Iowa child care providers and families.
Intake Process:
Contact your local Child Care Nurse Consultant or Child Care Resource and Referral.
Hours:
Monday – Friday, 8am-5pm.
Handicap Accessible: Yes
Appointment Needed: Yes
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