Health Promotion
Mammotives Program
What is Mammotives.org?
The purpose of Mammotives.org is to help understand why Iowa women decide to get – or not get – screened for breast cancer. Throughout October – Breast Cancer Awareness Month – Iowa women, age 40+, are encouraged to visit http://www.mammotives.org/and join in a discussion about breast cancer and mammography. Comments and discussion will also take place on the Mammotives Facebook and Twitter pages.
Immunization Programs:
Flu Shots: We are fully stocked with adult and childrens flu vaccine.
For the flu clinic schedule, Click Here.
Childhood Program:
Immunizations provided for tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis, polio, HIB, hepatitis A & B, measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, infant pneumococcal disease, rotavirus infant diarrheal disease.
For immunization schedule, Click Here.
Adult Program:
Influenza and pneumonia clinics (in-home service if necessary)
Hepatitis A and B
Meningococcal Vaccine for college students.
Community Health Programs
Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Programs
Communicable Disease Follow-up
Tuberculosis Testing and Treatment
School, Worksite and Community Group Consultation
for Education and Screening Programs
FDA Class II Telemonitors for Health & Wellness Screenings
Referral Services For:
Substance Abuse
Tobacco use and/or cessation
Visit Quitline for more information on smoking cessation.
Who is eligible?
Immunization Program:
Age-appropriate individuals according to recommended schedules.
Community Health Programs:
All ages and socio-economic groups.
What is the fee?
Immunization Program:
Vaccines provided by Iowa Department of Public Health are free for persons through age 18. Charges for other vaccines will vary according to type received. Donations encouraged for nursing time.
Community Health Program:
Individual or group rates, varies according to cost of program.
Donations Encouraged for health and wellness screenings to support continuation of the program. Funding available through grants from Iowa Department of Public Health and Elderbridge Agency on Aging.
For more information contact Tami Mohr or Jane Condon.
Chronic Disease Self-Management Program
The Chronic Disease Self-Management Program is a workshop given two and a half hours, once a week, for six weeks, in community settings. People with different chronic health problems attend together. Workshops are facilitated by two trained leaders.
Subjects covered include: 1) techniques to deal with problems such as frustration, fatigue, pain and isolation, 2) appropriate exercise for maintaining and improving strength, flexibility, and endurance, 3) appropriate use of medications, 4) communicating effectively with family, friends, and health professionals, 5) nutrition, and, 6) how to evaluate new treatments.
Each participant in the workshop receives a copy of the companion book, Living a Healthy Life With Chronic Conditions, 3rd Edition, and an audio relaxation tape, Time for Healing.*
The Self-Management Program will not conflict with existing programs or treatment. Many people have more than one chronic condition. The program is especially helpful for these people, as it gives them the skills to coordinate all the things needed to manage their health, as well as to help them keep active in their lives.
For questions or to sign up for the next series of workshops contact Tami Mohr. |
