“The Lee County Health Department protects health, prevents disease, and promotes the health and well-being for all persons in Lee County. Our focus is on the population as a whole, and we conduct our activities through a network of public health professionals throughout the community. Public health nurses make home visits to families with communicable diseases; environmental health specialists ensure safe food, water, and housing; and all work with community coalitions to advocate for public policies to protect and improve health”.
“The Lee County Health Department protects health, prevents disease, and promotes the health and well-being for all persons in Lee County. Our focus is on the population as a whole, and we conduct our activities through a network of public health professionals throughout the community. Public health nurses make home visits to families with communicable diseases; environmental health specialists ensure safe food, water, and housing; and all work with community coalitions to advocate for public policies to protect and improve health”.
Services:
- 1st Five Healthy Mental Development Initiative
- Child Care Nurse Consultant
- Child Health/Care for Kids
- Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention
- Communicable Disease Follow-Up
- Empowering Families
- Hawki Outreach
- HOPES
- I-Smile
- Immunization Clinics
- Maternal Health
- Oral Health Programs
- Senior Health
- TB Testing
- Wellness
Intake Process:
Intake process varies by service, please contact Lee County Health Department.
Mailing Address:
PO Box 1426
Fort Madison, IA 52627
Handicap Accessible: Yes
Appointment Needed: No
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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: No
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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: 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: Yes
Appointment Needed: No
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Program: Healthy Families America (HOPES-HFI)
Healthy Opportunities for Parents to Experience Success – Healthy Families Iowa (HOPES-HFI) follows the national Healthy Families America evidence-based program model. HOPES-HFI is a home visiting program and serves families with young children. The program goals are to promote child health and development, improve family relationships, and encourage positive parenting and family relationships.
Services:
- Advocacy and linking families to appropriate community services.
- Teach, demonstrate, and coach parents on how to care for their child.
- Cultivate and strengthen nurturing parent-child relationships.
- Teach and model appropriate parent behavior and methods of discipline.
- Provide prenatal information and support.
Eligibility:
Families must enroll while pregnant or at the birth of their child. Parents of children birth through age 3-5.
Intake Process:
Call for information.
Handicap Accessible: Yes
Appointment Needed: No
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Program: 1st Five
Iowa’s 1st Five – Healthy Mental Development Initiative builds partnerships between medical providers and public service providers to enhance high quality well-child care. Medical providers make a referral to 1st Five and a developmental support specialist contacts the family to discuss the family’s concerns. 1st Five developmental support specialists provide resources and referrals to help meet the needs of the family.
Services:
- Child development referrals, such as speech or physical therapy
- Developmental screens
- Mental health or behavioral therapy referrals
- Child development information/education
- Community resource referrals/information
- Financial resources
- Connection to resources to meet individualized family needs or concerns
Eligibility:
Families with children ages birth to 5.
Intake Process:
Referrals are made through primary care providers. Please contact your child’s primary care provider if you are interested in 1st Five.
Payment:
No Cost to Participant
Handicap Accessible: Yes
Appointment Needed: No
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