Public Health Nursing Services

Mills County Public Health Nursing Services have decertified by Medicare. Because there are 16 for-profit healthcare agencies that serve Mills County, we are no longer providing the service. We will continue to fill gaps in service and will provide home health care services to our county residents who do not qualify for Medicare.

Home Health Care Services

Home health care services are available to all qualifying residence of Mills County. Home care can be utilized to help treat, restore, rehabilitate, or maintain a person safely in their home.

A nurse coordinates all home care services with the client their family and physician as well as other members of the medical team. Services may be reimbursed by Veteran's Affairs, private insurance, private fee/sliding fee.

Preventive Services

Health education and promotion are provided throughout Mills County to schools, businesses, community activities, area organizations. Upon request, a nurse will provide health education activities. Some educational topics available are:

Blood Pressure Screenings
Breast health education
Cardiovascular Risk Reduction
Diabetes Prevention Programming
Immunizations
Living with Arthritis
Nutrition
Prenatal education
Save your Brain Classes - Alzheimer/Dimentia Prevention Education

Immunizations

Childhood and adult immunizations are available at Mills County Public Health. An assessment of immunization history will be done to advise what immunizations are needed.

Flu Clinics

Influenza and pneumonia vaccines are available in the fall. Please call Mills County Public Health for details.

Communicable Diseases

Surveillance and investigation of communicable diseases are an ongoing function of Mills County Public Health (MCPH). Contact MCPH at 712-527-9699 for questions concerning communicable diseases.

Maternal Child Health

Maternal Health Care

Education and case management are available to pregnant women to promote healthy pregnancies and healthy babies. There is no cost to enroll in this program.

Newborn Baby Visits

Nursing visit following birth by Registered Nurse to provide assessment, education, and referrals to community resources. This service may be free to qualifying individuals or may be paid by Medicaid or insurance. Referrals accepted from physicians or individuals requesting care.

Breast Feeding Education & Support

Individual education and support provided by a certified breastfeeding educator. Hospital-grade breast pumps available to those who qualify.

Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention

Lead poisoning prevention education provided. Lead case management is provided to children ages one through five with abnormal lead levels, according to Iowa Department of Public Health guidelines.

Contact

For more information on these services, contact: Public Health Nurse Coordinator Lorri Greiner, RN. 712-527-9699 or email Lorri here.