Parent Organization: Emmett County Public Health
Location Information
508 South 1st Street, Estherville, IA, USA
Phone 7123622490 | Fax 7123627160
Program: Healthy Beginnings
Health Beginnings is a home visitation program for expectant mothers and parenting families. The program uses a family-centered model which promotes healthy birth outcomes and family education. This program has received the Iowa Family Support Credential.
Services:
- Family support
- Child development information
- Parenting education
- Community resource information
- Lactation services
Intake Process:
Call for enrollment information.
Hours:
Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm.
Payment:
No Cost to Participant
Handicap Accessible: Yes
Appointment Needed: Yes
Program: Public Health Nursing
Public Health nurses provides skilled nursing care, information on healthy lifestyle practices, and encourages changes for better health. This service is available to every citizen (of all ages) and is provided locally in every county. Skilled nursing services are provided by professional staff or associated paraprofessionals. The service available varies by county. Public Health Nurses also provide information and assistance to link families with local community resources for health and social needs.
Services:
Public Health nursing services vary by county and may include, but are not limited to:
- Pediatric home care
- Immunizations (direct or referral)
- Physical, occupational, and speech therapies
- Health teaching
- Nutrition counseling and teaching
- Initial newborn visit
- Family support home visiting
- Postpartum visits
- STI testing & treatment
Intake Process:
Contact the local office to learn more and schedule an appointment.
Hours:
Hours:
Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Payment:
Self Pay, Sliding Scale, No Cost to Participant
Handicap Accessible: Yes
Appointment Needed: Yes
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