Blood Pressure Screenings

Services

Available by request when nurses are available or by order of physician for monitoring purposes. Monthly clinics at congregate meal sites.

Chronic Disease Risk Reduction

Services

Program which targets smoking, lowering dietary fat, and increasing physical activity to reduce risk of chronic disease.

Community Follow-Up

Services

• Communicable Diseases
• High Risk Infants
• Prenatal Risk Reduction

Community Health Screenings

Services

Cholesterol, Hemoglobin, & Glucose Screenings - $10.00 per test

Early Detection Works

Services

Program for women 50 and over which allows underinsured and/or uninsured to have annual breast screening (mammogram and clinical breast exam) at no charge. It also allows women 40 and over to have yearly cervical screening (pap smear and pelvic exam) at no charge.

Educational Films and Pamphlets

Services

The Health Department will help arrange and assist with programs including ordering of pamphlets and films.

Location

A pamphlet library is maintained for community reference and use.

Environmental Health

Services

Defines and insures safe disposal of domestic waste. Regulates and controls the development of private wastewater on-site systems and private water systems. Insures sage storage, collection and disposal of solid waste. Establishes appropriate management approach to control nonpoint source pollution. Defines wastewater requirements for single family and subdivisions located in Crawford County.

Performs on-site waste inspections, private well water assessments, and inspection of daycare centers and residential centers.

Healthy Start Program

Services

Our Healthy Start Visitor contacts and supports pregnant women and children up to 2 years of age under the supervision of a registered nurse.

Immunizations

The Health Department is equipped to administer all state mandated childhood vaccines as well as adult Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B. On-site clinics are provided for flu and pneumonia, school clinics for tetanus and kindergarten pre-enrollment. TB skin testing is available and information on international travel can be provided upon request.

Services:

Weekly Immunization Clinic
Thursdays
8:30a.m. to 11:00a.m. & 1:00 to 4:00p.m.
Extended hours on the third Thursday of each month
8:00a.m. to 6:00p.m.
$10.00 per immunization
CDC’s Recommended Child Immunizations Table

TB Skin Tests
Mondays
8:30am to 9:30am & 3:30pm to 4:30pm

Pregnancy Testing
$10.00

Flu Vaccine
Seasonal

Pneumonia Vaccine
Seasonal

International Travel

Services

The Health Department can provide some of the needed vaccinations for travel abroad. It is recommended to call ahead to inquire about the vaccinations needed and their availability through the Health Department.

Kan Be Healthy

Eligibility

Children ages 0-21 who are eligible for the Medicaid program and have a valid Medicaid card may receive periodic free child wellness screenings.

Services

The screening consists of periodic physicals and age appropriate development testing, which includes: vision and hearing screenings, dental screenings, lab tests, immunizations and appropriate referrals.

Hours

Appointments can be made by calling (620) 231-5411.

Guidelines

Immunization records, a physician’s referral, and a current Medicaid card should be presented at time of appointment.

Licensing Agency for Child Care

Services

Conducts licensing surveys for Kansas Department of Health & Environment for:

• Day Care Homes
• Group Day Care Homes
• Preschools
• Day Care Centers
• Residential Youth Centers
• Attendant Care Programs

• Facilitates enrollment of registered day care homes.
• Offers childcare information and education.
• Investigates complaints and non-licensed care.

School Health Screenings

Contract services offered to schools including:

Hearing Screenings
Vision Screenings
Scoliosis Screenings
Immunization Audits
Pre-Kindergarten Round-ups

Special Services for Children

Services

Initiates and assists parent’s application for special services for children in Kansas. Assists parents applying for special services for children due to congenital, physical or other handicapped conditions.

Straight Talk Program

Services

The Straight Talk Program addresses the risks and realities of teen pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases, alcohol, tobacco and drug use. Teen speakers offer presentations to area school and organizations encouraging family communication and positive life choices.

WIC (WOMEN, INFANTS, AND CHILDREN)

Program covers Crawford, Bourbon, and Allen Counties

Services

A supplemental nutrition program which is federally funded. Food vouchers are for formula, cereal, milk, eggs, cheese, juice and peanut butter or beans.

Eligibility

Pregnant women, recently delivered women, infants, and children up to 5 years of age.

WIC is an equal opportunity program. The USDA prohibits discrimination in its programs on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, and disability. The file a complaint write to the:

Administration, Food & Nutrition Services, USDA
3101 Park Center Dr.
Alexandria, VA 22301

Health & Family Services

Mission

The mission of the Crawford County Health Department Health and Family Services is to provide a wide range of health services that have a demonstrated need in the community, giving priority to those services which are not or cannot be provided at an affordable rate by other sectors of the community. The Health and Family Services Department will service all residents of Crawford County and the surrounding areas, without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, or economic status.

Health and Family Services strives to empower all individuals and families to receive basic health care so that they may sustain life and live to their fullest potential as dignified and worthy human beings with rights and responsibilities as citizens of Kansas. To that end, we create, encourage and advocate opportunities for personal change by providing consumer focused services and consumer driven interagency collaboration in southeast Kansas.

Services

• Information about reproduction and parenting
• Assistance with timing and spacing of pregnancies
• Birth Control Methods
  All Birth Control methods are thoroughly explained with attention to individual needs and preferences.
• Clinical Exams
• Annual Exams
• Pap Smears
• Breast Exams
• Infection Checks
• Colposcopy Clinics
• Sexually Transmitted Disease Testing
• Birth Control
• Pregnancy Tests
• HIV/AIDS Testing and Counseling
• HIV Clinics
• Counseling

Payment

Fees are based on family size and income. Individual payment plans can be arranged. No one is denied service because of inability to pay.