“It is the mission of Jefferson County Public Health to promote the mental, physical, & social well-being of all residents of Jefferson County while preventing illness & the spread of disease”
“It is the mission of Jefferson County Public Health to promote the mental, physical, & social well-being of all residents of Jefferson County while preventing illness & the spread of disease”
Services:
- Schedule & provide immunizations
- Blood pressure monitoring
- Head & lice checks
- Care seat inspections
- Communicable disease follow-up
- Emergency planning & preparedness
- Provide free condoms (for disease prevention)
- Educational programs provided free of charge
- Provide consultations & assistance to childcare programs
- Tuberculosis testing & medication monitoring
Eligibility:
Services available for individuals in Jefferson County, Iowa.
Intake Process:
Contact Jefferson County Public Health office.
Hours:
Monday-Thursday, 7:30am-12:00pm, 1:00pm-4:00pm
Friday: 7:30am-1:00pm
Payment:
No cost to participant.
Handicap Accessible: No
Appointment Needed: No
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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: No
Appointment Needed: No
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