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2009 Family Planning Clinic Schedule
Every other Monday starting at 9:30 a.m. Please call the Public Health Department at 644-2220 to make an appointment. The clinics
will be held at 3169 Highway 30, Woodbine, IA.
(Click here for map).
| September 28 |
February 8 |
| October 12 |
February 22 |
| October 26 |
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| November 9 |
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| November 23 |
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| December 7 |
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| December 21 |
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| January 11 |
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| January 25 |
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2009 Immunization Clinic Schedule
The Immunization Clinics are held at the Harrison County Public Health Department in the Courthouse Annex from 8:30 a.m.
to 12 noon. Please bring your child's immunization record with you to the clinic. No appointment is necessary.
Call 644-2220 for more information.
| September 16 |
| October 21 |
| November 18 |
| December 16 |
| January 20 |
| February 17 |
Click on a link to download or print an Immunization Schedule
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Bright Beginnings Store
The 3rd Wednesday of each month from 10:00 a.m. to noon.
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Health Promotion Services
- Blood Pressure screening
- Health related presentations to organizations.
- Home visits to families for needed services.
- Flu clinics in communities throughout the county.
Home Health Aid/Homemaker Services
- Assisting with personal cares, such as bathing, shampoos, shaving, dressing, etc.
- Providing general home maintenance such as dusting, vacuuming, sweeping, laundry, etc.
- Providing transportation to medical appointments and for essential errands in Harrison Count.
Click here for more information on this program.
For more information call (712) 644-2220 and visit with
Tabitha Melby,
EPSDT/Child Health Coordinator
Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
Harrison County Home & Public Health's also provides blood lead level testing for children ages 12 months to 6 years.
Child Health
Informing and care coordination services are available to assist families with children eligible for Medicaid,
from birth to age 21, in accessing EPSDT Care for Kids services.
Informing activities include:
- explaining to families the benefits of preventive health and oral health care and the EPSDT Care for Kids program;
- explaining what to expect when they take their child for dental examinations and medical screening examinations
based on the EPSDT periodicity schedule and the ACIP immunization schedule;
- assuring that families have freedom of choice in selection of health care providers;
- Encouraging families to develop permanent provider relationships, i.e. medical and dental homes;
- Providing information on the location of services available and how to obtain them; and providing information as
to available support services such as transportation, translation, or child care.
Families also receive additional support from their EPSDT care coordinator. Care coordinators assist
families by linking their children to quality community-based preventative health services – screenings,
diagnosis, and treatment.
Care coordination includes:
- Contacting families to remind them of periodic medical and dental examinations;
- Assisting families to schedule appointments as needed; and
- Reminding families of appointments.
For more information on these programs call (712) 644-2220 and ask for
BJ Abrams, RN BSN
Women's Health & Family Planning
- Physical exam - including pap smears for all women to 44 years of age.
- Birth control counseling, education, and supplies for men and women.
- Sexually transmitted disease screening, education, and treatment.
- Pregnancy testing and counseling.
- Nutrition information.
- Referrals to other health care services as needed.
All services are strictly confidential.
Maternal Health
- Nurse visits to provide enhanced prenatal and postpartum education and provide nursing care.
- Nutrition counseling by WIC (Women, Infant, Child) Nutritionists.
- Social assessment and assistance with application for financial aid by a family counselor.
- Referrals to other health care services as needed.
All pregnant woman are eligible to enroll in the program.
Immunization Services
Harrison County Home & Public Health's Immunization clinic will be held the third Wednesday of each month. The clinic
will be held at the Harrison County Home & Public Health, 116 N. 2nd Ave. in Logan. Children up to the age of 18 are eligible through
the VFC (Vaccines For Children Program) if they are, enrolled in Medicaid, do not have health insurance, are American Indian or Alaskan Native,
or have health insurance that DOES NOT pay for vaccines. All children must be accompanied by their parents. Please bring your written
immunization record with you.
The Immunization Clinics are held at the Harrison County Public Health Department in the Courthouse Annex from 8:30 a.m.
to 12 noon. Please bring your child's immunization record with you to the clinic.
No appointment is necessary.
Call 644-2220 for more information.
Click on a link to download or print an Immunization Schedule
Age 0 - 6 Yr.
Age 7 - 18 Yr.
Catch Up for Ages 4 Mo. - 18 Yr.
Age 18 Yr. and older
For more information or to enroll in Learning for Life, contact these certified
"Parents as Teachers"
Educators for Harrison County by calling (712) 644-2220
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Would you like to. . .
- Give your child the best possible start in life?
- Give your child a solid foundation for school success?
- Increase your confidence and knowledge of child development and parenting skills?
- Share experiences and receive support from other families with young children?
If so, we have the program for you and your child. . .
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Learning for Life provides:
- Personalized home visits with a Parents as Teachers certified parent educator.
- Health and developmental screening for your child.
- GetTogethers for you and your family.
- Instruction on child nutrition.
- Help with understanding your child’s behavior.
- Information about and referral to other community services.
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Learning for Life uses the
"Parents as Teachers"
Born to Learn curriculum.
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Learning for Life believes:
- Children are born learners.
- Children learn the most from people they love.
- Parents are the experts on their own children.
- All parents deserve support in their parenting role.
- All families have strengths and all parents want to be good parents.
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For more information call (712) 644-2220 to speak to
Health Promotion Services
- Education
- Prevention
- Referrals to cessation programs
