-Hemoglobin
-Lead Screening
-Glucose
-Lipid Profile (cholesterol)
-Urine Dipstick
-Pregnancy Test
-TB skin test and follow up evaluation
-Maternal assessment, education, counseling and referrals
-Edinburgh Postpartum Depression Screening
-Breasfeeding education
-Infant Safe Sleep information
-Vision, hearing, speech, and dental screenings(including OAE newborn screening)
-Growth and development assessments
-Physical assessments for Kan-Be-Healthy, daycares, and schools ages 1-7
-Vision and hearing screening
-Early detection, education, and monitoring of chronic health problems
-Education on early detection of breast cancer with referrals for breast exams and mammograms
-Information and referral for family planning services
-Accessment of vaccine requirements for international travel
Home visits are available for homebound clients to monitor their health status and provide needed health care services including medication set-ups, nail care, lab test collection, etc.
All recommended childhood, adolescent, college, and adult vaccines including:
-Tdap (Tetanus/Pertussis)
-Pneumonia
-Influenza (including HD for 65+)
-Hepatitis A and B
-Typhoid and Shingles (zoster) vaccines
The Women, Infant, and Child program provides nutrition assessment and food vouchers to income eligible pregnant women, infants and children less than 5 years old.
Maternal and Infant program provides prenantal information and some financial assistance with prenatal care.
Infant, convertible, highback w/ harness, and booster seats available at a free or reduced cost. A certified safety seat technician will help insure proper installation.
Free Carseat Checks
Breast pumps are available for rental or purchase.
Help and information available as well.
The Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Program provides home visits to ANY pregnant woman and families with a baby (birth through one year). Referrals and information provided for before and after baby as well as growing a healthy family.
Information for daycare licensure available.
Parents looking for licensed child care providers call 1-877-678-2548 (Childcare Aware of Kansas)
The Hodgeman County Health Department does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability.
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