Winnebago County Public Health provides a wide range of services for all ages

Winnebago County Public Health provides a wide range of services for all ages, whether you are young or old.  
Healthy Family Winnebago County is a free program we offer to expectant mothers and families with children birth to the age of five. Weekly home visits by family support workers offer information on child development, family goal planning, and to access to community resources, funded by Early Childhood North Central Iowa.
Public Health is a great source of information on topics that affect health. The topics included for healthy homes are: mold, radon, pest control, and asthma triggers. Radon kits are available for a fee, so homes can be checked for cancer causing levels of radon.
Though our Environmental Health specialist offers free water testing, we also issue well and septic permits and offer assistance with well renovations and for plugging wells to protect our ground water. We inspect pools, as well as tanning and tattoo businesses. All of this is to help ensure a healthy environment for people who live in our county.
Seniors and their families need to be aware of the extensive services offered, in hopes that patients will be able to remain in their homes. These services include in-home vaccinations, diabetic and cardiovascular assessments, IV therapy, blood draws, mental health care, skin and wound care in addition to other services. Julie Sorenson, Administrator reports having a great team that works together to promote healthy living and education tailored to the client’s needs. Our professional nurses work in accordance with physicians' orders to determine the frequency and extent of care needed for home visits.
In addition to the in-home care, Sorenson said that her office also offers regular clinics both in the office and throughout the county. Foot clinics are the second Wednesday and Thursday at Mills Harbor in Lake Mills. Forest City office has foot clinics the last Wednesday and Thursday of each month. Services are provided by a nurse who will assess the condition of the feet and cut the nails, and consists of a service similar to a pedicure. Call for an appointment to 641-585-4763. We do offer foot clinics in the home for people who are home bound.  
Our Tobacco Prevention Coordinator provides education to youth groups, including public schools, 4-H, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts and church groups. She also works with childcare facilities, public schools/Waldorf University, and other local businesses to update current policies or adopting a new Tobacco Free Nicotine Policy. QuitLine Iowa Posters are distributed to schools/Waldorf and businesses throughout Winnebago County. Visit QUITLINEIOWA.ORG OR CALL 1-800-QUIT-NOW FOR MORE INFORMATION.
Call Winnebago County Public Health at 641-585-4763 for any questions on services.