MATERNAL & CHILD HEALTH SERVICES

ADULT HEALTH PROMOTION

ENVIROMENTAL HEALTH

THIS IS YOUR DISTRICT ADAMS COUNTY 609 2nd Ave N Hettinger, ND 58639 567-2720 BILLINGS COUNTY 7 1st St SE Beach, ND 58621 872-4533 BOWMAN COUNTY 202 6th Ave SW Bowman, ND 58623 523-3144 DUNN COUNTY 215 Central St. Killdeer, ND 58640 764-5513 GOLDEN VALLEY COUNTY 70 1st St. SE Beach, ND 58621 872-4533 HETTINGER COUNTY 309 Millionaire Ave Mott, ND 58656 824-3215 SLOPE COUNTY 202 6th Ave SW Bowman, ND 58623 523-3144 STARK COUNTY 2869 3rd Ave W Dickinson, ND 58601 483-0171 HEALTH PROMOTION Health Maintenance Program Serves Senior Citizens and disabled persons age 60 and over by providing health screenings, education, information and referral. Services provided: Blood Pressure, Medication setup, Hemoglobin, Injections, Blood sugar, foot care, Colo-Rectal cancer screening, Health education and counseling. Adult Health Screenings Services provided to for all adults: Blood pressure, Hemoglobin, Blood sugar, Throat Culturs, Injections - mental health, and Educational presentation and materials. Women's Way Program Early breast and cervical cancer detection screening program. Free breast and cervical cancer screening such as mammograms, clinical breast exams, pelvic exams and pap smears available to eligible women age 40 to 64. Tobacco Prevention and Control "Working to improve the health of our communities by promoting tobacco-free lifestyles" through prevention, public education, cessation, promotion of smoke-free environments. Located at 2893 3rd Avenue West, Suite 101. 483-3760 COMMUNICABLE DISEASE CONTROL Immunizations that are recommended/required for children, including polio, diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, measles, mumps, rubella, HIB, Hepatitis B, varicella (chickenpox). It is recommended that adults receive the Tb (Tetanus, diptheria) vaccine every 10 years. Adult and adolescent hepatitis B vaccine, pneumonia and influenza immunizations are also available Tuberculosis Testing Skin test for tuberculosis infection. TB medication provided through ND State Health Department per physician prescription Skin and Scalp Conditions such as lice, etc. HIV/AIDS Free confidential testing, Pre and Post test counseling, Ryan White. EMERGENCY PREPARDNESS AND RESPONSE Planning, preparedness and response for public health emergencies, public education and partnerships for enhanced regional response plans and capabilities.

Providing a variety of services and programs that maintain or improve the health status of the general population and their environment through Community Health Nursing, Environmental Health/Sanitation and Nutrition Services. Services are not intended to take the place of medical care by your physician. No one is denied service because of the inability to pay. MATERNAL & CHILD HEALTH SERVICES North Dakota Health Tracks This program provides free preventative health care screenings, information, follow-up and referral for diagnosis and treatment to Medicaid eligible participants from newborn to age 21. Newborn Postpartum Home Visits A Public Health Nurse will make a free home visit to a newborn and family. A health assessment is provided for both mother and infant. Educational materials are provided. Prenatal Classes "For the Love of Baby" Prenatal classes are offered every other month for 4 weekly sessions from 6:30 to 9pm in Dickinson. Classes cover body changes, fetal development, nutrition, postpartum and newborn care. OPOP - Optimal Pregnancy Outcome Program Monthly health sessions for pregnant mothers to provide supplemental health care by nursing, social and nutritional services. WIC (Women, Infants and Children Program) IC is a nutrition information and food program for pregnant women, infants and children to age five. The program is funded by the Department of Agriculture (USDA) and eligibility is based on nutrition and income guidelines. WIC staff provide factual nutrition information to parents and their children to ensure optimum growth and development. Medical screening and diet assessments are provided. Permanent offices are located in Dickinson and Bowman. Monthly clinics are held at New England, Killdeer, Richardton, Beach, Belfield and Mott. For further information, call 483-1942 or 1-800-697-3145. Car Seat Rental Program Promotes child passenger safety through education. Infant, toddler and booster seats for rent at nominal fee. Dental Health Promotes oral health of maternal and child health population through education and information School Health Services Vision Checks Scoliosis Screening Health education for students and staff Communicable disease control/follow-up Bicycle Helmet Safety Tobacco prevention education Preschool health assessment and DIAL-R developmental screening Nutrition newsletter for educators Nutrition presentations to students and staff Sudden Infant Death Syndrome(SIDS) Follow up and education ENVIROMENTAL HEALTH Provides protection from disease, injury and pollution by working with public facilities to ensure safe food, water, daycare and swimming pools. Each year, over 400 facilities are inspected for health and safety and over 1,700 water samples are tested for contamination. Education is provided on a wide variety of environmental issues/concerns. Services provided are: Food Service Inspection: Bars, Restaurants, Schools, Daycare and Preschool Inspections Non-community Public Water Supply Inspections Swimming Pool Monitoring/Inspections Sewer System Inspections Institution Inspections Nuisance Complaint Inspections In-Home Health and Safety Investigations Radon Information/Testing Recycling Education General Environmental Health Education and Information Abandoned Automobile Program Anti-Rabies Immunization Program Water Bacteriological and Nitrate Testing, Public and Private drinking water supplies, swimming pools and hot tubs. In compliance with the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Southwestern District Health Unit does not discriminate against applicants for employment or services based on race, sex, religion, national origin, political preference, age or handicap. We are an equal opportunity employer. Persons with special needs should contact their local Southwestern District Health Unit office.