Taylor County Public Health works to protect, promote, and enhance the health and well-being of the environment and residents of Taylor County through our health services, prevention programs and health education.
Taylor County Public Health works to protect, promote, and enhance the health and well-being of the environment and residents of Taylor County through our health services, prevention programs and health education.
Services:
Environmental Health:
• Septic system inspection
• Well and geothermal services & inspections
• Well & cistern plugging
• Private water well testing
• Radon test kits
• Tanning and tattoo parlor inspections
• Rental inspections
• Animal bite follow up
Home Health:
• Skilled nursing
• Health Aide/personal care
• Homemaker/light housekeeping
• Speech, physical and occupational therapy
Public Health:
• Breast & cervical cancer screening
• Women’s heart health program
• Bioterrorism preparedness
• Flu clinics
• Blood pressure clinics
• New baby home visits
• Communicable disease follow up
• Immunization clinic
• Car seat safety check up and education
• I-Smile/oral health for children
• Child Care Nurse Consultation
• Lead poisoning prevention education and screening
• Hawk-i outreach and enrollment (insurance for children)
• Care coordination to help families find local helping programs
• Prenatal education throughout pregnancy
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: No
Appointment Needed: No
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