Health Promotion
1.
H EALTH D IVISION S TAFF
Pregnancy Education
a. Offered throughout the year.
b. Services geared to meet the unique
educational and health needs of
pregnant women.
c. Call for information.
Manager & Health Officer ........ Bonnie Kolbe, RN
2.
Breastfeeding Support
Call for information.
P.H.N.: .......................................... Cathy Ellis, RN
3.
Community Health Education
Presentations
Contact Health Division for information.
4.
Home Consultation
a. Home visits made by a Public Health
Nurse.
b. Referrals/requests accepted.
Anticipatory guidance provided.
5.
Home Health Care/Hospice Services
a. The Calumet County Home Health
Care/Hospice Agency is licensed by the
State of Wisconsin.
b. RN and Home Health Aide Services.
c. Fee for service.
d. Referral to other resources.
6.
Other Services
a. Free Medical Equipment Loan Closet.
b. Free Sharps collection service.
c. Medication Disposal Drop-Off Program
7.
Healthiest Calumet County
A community–based initiative seeking to
make positive changes in the health status
of Calumet County. The community chose
two health behaviors to focus on:
a. UCAN (Calumet Activity and Nutrition
Coalition) a community group focusing
on Physical Activity and Nutrition
programs within the county.
b. REACH (Reducing Excessive Alcohol
Consumption for Health) a community
group focusing on decreasing excessive
alcohol consumption.
To participate in either of these groups, contact
Calumet County Public Health for more
information.
Supervisor, Public Health...... Linda Schwobe, RN
P.H.N.: ................................ Connie Schaefer, RN
P.H.N.: ...................................... Wanda Rieth, RN
P.H.N.: ................................... Amber Bastian, RN
P.H.N.: ...................................... Deb Wagner, RN
T OLL F REE T ELEPHONE
Chilton ......................................... 920/849-1432
Appleton ....................... 920/989-2700 Ext. 432
[email protected]
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SCHOOL
H E A LT H
SERVICES
1. Immunization Clinics
a. Immunizations are available for both
children and adults by appointment.
b. Calumet County Health Division offers
childhood vaccines at no charge to children
up to 19 years of age who are in one of the
following categories:
1. Have no health insurance
2. Are covered by Medical Assistance
(Forward Health Care/Badger Care)
3. Whose health Insurance does not cover
the needed vaccines
4. Who are American Indian or Alaska
Native
2. Parenting Education
a. Offered to the parent on an individual
basis.
b. Call for information.
3. WIC Program (Women - Infants - Children)
a. Food supplement program for pregnant
women, infants and children through age
5.
b.
Health and financial needs determine
eligibility.
4. Car Seat Safety
a. Certified technicians provide safety
education.
b.
Free car seat safety checks are
available by appointment, call
(920) 849-1432.
c.
Free car seats are available to
qualifying families.
5. Individual Health Education
a. Public Health Nurses provide services.
b.
Call for information.
6. Lead Poison Prevention Services
a. Free blood lead testing for children 6
months to 6 years of age that have no
health insurance or are underinsured.
b.
Calumet County Public Health will follow
the guidelines from the Wisconsin
Childhood Lead Poison Prevention
Program.
c.
Call for information.
Healthy Kids
Learn Better
2016 - 2017 SCHOOL YEAR IMMUNIZATIONS
Additional immunizations may be needed for children going into 5K, 6th & 12th grade.
Date of Birth
Grade
PREVENTION SERVICES
School
IF YOU CHOOSE NOT TO HAVE YOUR CHILD PARTICIPATE IN ANY OF THE SCREENING PROGRAMS LISTED,
PLEASE NOTIFY YOUR CHILD'S TEACHER IN WRITING.
Student's Name
Referrals will be sent to parents based on
criteria established by Prevent Blindness
Date
c.
Parent/Guardian:
Screening procedures are not diagnostic.
c. Referrals will be sent to parents based on
criteria established by the American
Audiology Association. Parents are asked
to return a completed referral form to
Calumet County Public Health.
I authorize that the above information may be utilized by the school and the Calumet County Health Department personnel.
b.
b. Screening procedure is not diagnostic.
Weekly 0.2 % Fluoride Mouthrinse:
Screening can also be performed on any
child in any grade, per parent or teacher
request.
DETACH BEFORE RETURNING TO SCHOOL!
The grades screened with the camera are
based on recommendations from Prevent
Blindness of WI. The photoscreener is
Children in grades 1, 3, 5 and 7 will be
screened with the eye chart.
2. Hearing Conservation Program
a. Children in grades 5K & 3 will be screened.
Screening can be performed on any child in
any grade, per parent or teacher request.
Please complete the following and return to school tomorrow.
In most cases, children in grades 3K, 4K
and 5K will have their vision screened
using a device called a photoscreener. The
Wisconsin Lions Club has purchased the
new photoscreener camera and will assist
with the vision screening.
of Wisconsin. Parents are asked to return
the completed referral to Calumet County
Public Health.
Parents:
similar to a large camera. It takes a
picture of your child’s eyes. The camera
can detect a number of potential eye
conditions.
1. Vision Conservation Program
a. Children grades 3K, 4K, 5K, 1, 3, 5 & 7 will
have their vision screened.
care. ($3.00 donation appreciated to cover supply costs - cash or checks payable to Calumet County Public Health).
SCREENING PROGRAMS
1. My child may ____ or may not ____ participate in the Fluoride Mouthrinse Program. I understand that the 'swish' does not replace regular dental
THE PREVENTION AND EARLY IDENTIFICATION OF POTENTIAL HEALTH PROBLEMS AND THE PROMOTION OF A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE ARE THE
MAIN OBJECTIVES OF THE SCHOOL HEALTH SERVICES OFFERED TO ALL PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOL STUDENTS IN CALUMET COUNTY.