Information on services provided by Madison County Public Health including Blood Pressure Clinics, Child & Adult Immunizations, Elderly Services, Emergency Preparedness, Homemaker Services, LifeLine, WIC and more.

	BLOOD PRESSURE CLINICS are held 4 times per month at varying places, and are FREE:
	Earlham Meal Site on 3rd Tuesday of month at 11:00 AM
	Macksburg at The Cafe on the 1st Friday of month at 10:00 AM
	Winterset Meal Site on 2nd Thursday of month at 11:00 AM
	Winterset - Northward Plaza 2nd Tuesday of month at 9:00 AM
	Special times can be arranged with PHN for additional clinics: Call (515) 462-9051.

	CHILD & ADULT IMMUNIZATIONS
	-> Immunization Clinics held the Second Saturday every month from 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.
	Child Immunization given any time throughout the day and by appointments.
	Immunizations are FREE for all children who meet one of the following criteria:
	Have no medical insurance Have Title 19 Have medical insurance that does not pay for vaccines/immunizations Are American Indian or Native Alaskan If child does not meet the above criteria, than only charge is the vaccine expense.
	Adult vaccinations are given at any time throughout day; we encourage a call the day before so vaccine can be acquired.  Charge is the vaccine expense.

	COMMUNICABLE DISEASE INVESTIGATIONS
	Occurs at varying times of the year, depending upon what is needed.
	It entails calling affected persons and making further contacts with others who may have been exposed.
	Referrals as needed for exposures.
	Work with Iowa Department of Public Health on all cases.

	ELDERLY SERVICES
	Please contact Ageing Resources at 515-255-1310

	EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
	Planning in conjunction with Local Emergency Manager, Iowa Department of Public Health, Law Enforcement, and Emergency services.
	Emergency plans for all county residents in the event of any disaster, either natural, biological, or terrorist.
	Group sessions can be planned for any Madison County residents for preparedness.  Just call for information: (515) 462-9051.
	GENERAL NURSING FUNCTIONS
	Collection of Blood Specimens
	Foot Care
	Infection Control - Exposure Control Plan
	Medication Management
	OHSHA Regulations Infection Control
	Skilled Nursing Services
	Standing Orders Dependent Nursing Functions

	HOMEMAKER SERVICES
	Homemaker Services are provided to Madison County Residents per sliding fee schedule.  Funding for the program is provided through state grants, private pay, sliding fee, waiver services, and county.
	Services include but not limited to light housekeeping, laundry, essential shopping, and personal cares.
	Call for further information: (515) 462-9051

	LIFE LINE
	"Life Line is an easy to use personal response service that ensures that older adults living at home get quick assistance whenever it is needed - 24 hours a day, 365 days a year".
	Call for further information: (515) 462-9051.

	MADISON COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
	Clinical Rounds (includes CR-6 Documentation, CR-3 Legal Aspects of Documentation and CR-4 Records Retention Documentation)
	Departmental Staff Policies
	Employee Agency Manual
	Financial Planning
	MATERNAL EDUCATION
	Maternal child health Education for all county residents
	Free Pregnancy testing and counseling
	Assist with finding a doctor
	Education and assist with birth control
	For more information call (515) 462-9051

	NEWBORN HOME VISITS / GROWING FAMILIES
	Free program funded by Madison County Empowerment Board.
	All newborn infants / families qualify.
	A home visiting service for newborn infants and families.
	Benefits include:
	New baby quilt (made by local church groups) Some free samples Information filled Brochures Free childhood injury and illness guide Earn Storks Nest points Information on local resourced and contact information

	VARIOUS HEALTH EDUCATION CLASSES
	Some sessions in conjunction with Storks Nest
	Breastfeeding support Growth and development Parenting Pregnancy
	Any special interests by request such as:
	Emergency preparedness Any health topic Any special needs
	Call for more information: (515) 462-9051.

	WIC
	Food program for pregnant women, infants and children
	Held on the 4th Thursday of every month at First United Methodist Church at 309 E Jefferson, Winterset, IA
	For more information call this office at (515) 462-9051 or Matura Action at 1-641-782-8431.
	Child Health Program
	Child Health Program for all children in Madison County - SERVICES INCLUDE:
	Lead Testing
	Development Screening
	Assist with developing a medical and dental home
	EPSDT and Cares Coordination
	Immunizations
	Dental Screens, education and fluoride treatments
	Assist with understanding your medical insurance (Title XIX and HWAK-I)
	For more information call (515) 462-9051