Buena Vista County 

Public Health & Homecare

1709 East Richland Street                            Storm Lake, Iowa 50588

Summer Food Safety

Buena Vista County Information on Influenza A (H1N1) also know as Swine Flu

How to care for an ill person in your home.

October 2010 Flu Clinic

Influenza hotline for general public-1-800-447-1985

Iowa Department of Public Health information on H1N1.

 

Call (712) 749-2548  Fax (712) 749-2549 Email: publichealth@co.buena-vista.ia.us

“Caring—It’s What We Do Best”   

After Hours Call  - 712-299-3498

 

Public Health Nursing Services

bulletChild Immunization Clinic
bulletAdult Tetanus, MMR, Hepatitis, Flu Vaccines
bulletBlood Pressure Clinics
bulletDiabetic Teaching/Counseling
bulletWork Site Health
bulletHealth Promotion/Health Education
bulletSenior Health Screening Clinics
bulletFree Confidential Aids Testing
bulletCommunity Collaboration
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Home Care Services

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Nursing visits for: Medication Set-Up, I.M. injections, dressings, instructions, blood draws, wound care, monitor vital signs/lungs sounds.  Specialized nutrition instruction.

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Home health aids visits for: Personal care, bathing, grooming, dressing and exercise.  Homemaker assistance to clean, dust, vacuum and laundry. 

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 Physical Therapy - Speech Pathologist - Enterostomal Therapy - Occupational Therapy

For more information on Public Health Issues in Iowa, visit the Iowa Department of Public Health website: www.idph.state.ia.us
TB Prevention and Treatment

TB test  - Medication Administration - Community Education
Family STEPS (Support To Experience Parenting Success)

 Anticipatory guidance, emotional support, general parenting skills, referral to community services for young families with children under 5.

 

Buena Vista County Public Health & Homecare