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NURSING
Women’s and Children’s Services:
WIC / Family Case Management
The Women, Infants & Children (WIC) program is a supplemental food program funded by the United States Department of Agriculture.
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WIC is open to:
• Pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum women
• Infants and children up to 5 years of age who have a medical or nutritional risk
Eligibility Requirements:
• Must reside in the county where they receive the WIC benefits
• Must meet income guidelines
• Must be pregnant, postpartum, breastfeeding, or be applying for an infant or child in
their household
WIC Provides nutritional foods and infant formula. Samples of food packages are:
• Pregnant Women and Children - Milk, eggs, cheese, cereal, juice and peanut butter or beans
• Breastfeeding Women - All the above plus tuna and carrots
• Infants - Infant formula, cereal and juice at appropriate ages
The Family Case Management (FCM) program assists clients with medical services, child care, transportation, housing, food, mental health services and substance abuse services.
FCM is open to:
• Women who are pregnant
• Infants
• Children under the age of 3 years
Eligibility Requirements:
• Must meet income guidelines
• Must be pregnant, or applying for an infant or child in their household
Clinics are held Monday through Friday from 8:00 am until 4:00 pm. Evenings clinics are held to accommodate working parents. Services are available at no charge.
For more information, please call 783-4436. Richland County residents may call 392-3226 for more information on WIC in their county.
WIC Income Guidelines
During the Period July 1, 2007 to June 30, 2008
FAMILY
SIZE |
ANNUAL |
MONTHLY |
TWICE
MONTHLY |
BI-WEEKLY |
WEEKLY |
| 1 |
18,889 |
1,575 |
788 |
727 |
364 |
| 2 |
25,327 |
2,111 |
1,056 |
975 |
488 |
| 3 |
31,765 |
2,648 |
1,324 |
1,222 |
611 |
| 4 |
38,203 |
3,184 |
1,592 |
1,470 |
735 |
| 5 |
44,641 |
3,721 |
1,861 |
1,717 |
859 |
| 6 |
51,079 |
4,257 |
2,129 |
1,965 |
983 |
| 7 |
57,517 |
4,794 |
2,397 |
2,213 |
1,107 |
| 8 |
63,955 |
5,330 |
2,665 |
2,460 |
1,230 |
| For each additional family member add |
+6,438 |
+537 |
+269 |
+248 |
+124 |
Osteoporosis Education:
Osteoporosis is a condition that causes bones to become weak and brittle, leading to fractures. A combination of genetic, dietary, hormonal, age-related and lifestyle factors all contribute to this condition which usually progresses painlessly until a fracture occurs, usually in the hip, spine, or wrist.
Osteoporosis affects 28 million Americans, more than 80 percent women.
Jasper County Health Department has a grant that allows us to provide free osteoporosis education and free bone density screenings to the women of Jasper County. To schedule an educational presentation or for more information, call Jolyn Bigard R.N., Health Educator at 783-4436 or e-mail at jbigard@jasperhealth.org
Link – Osteoporosis: http://www.idph.state.il.us/about/womenshealth/concern.htm
Illinois Breast & Cervical Cancer Program - The Illinois Breast and Cervical Cancer Program (IBCCP) offers help to women between the ages of 50 and 64 who cannot afford these important cancer screenings. Free clinical breast exams, pelvic exams, Pap tests and mammograms are offered to women who qualify. Women may receive these services from many area physicians or nurse practitioners including those in Newton. These services are available also from physicians in Olney, Robinson and Effingham among others. To schedule an appointment or for more information call 1-800-331-1689.
For more information - http://www.sarahbush.org/Foundation/IBCCP.htm
Link - Illinois Dept. Of Public Health: http://www.idph.state.il.us/about/womenshealth/owhbccp.htm
Mobile Mammography Services - More than 8,000 women in Illinois are diagnosed with breast cancer each year. Sarah Bush Lincoln in Mattoon makes getting a mammogram easier by bringing the technology to Jasper County. The Sarah Bush mobile mammography van is at the Jasper County Health Department a minimum of once each month. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 1-800-639-5929. All mammography results are sent directly to the client’s personal physician.
For more information - http://www.sarahbush.org/Services/Mobilemammo.htm
Dental Program - The Women and Children Dental Program is designed to improve access to dental care for moms involved in the WIC program or on Medicaid or Kidcare, as well as children (ages 8 - 18) who are on Medicaid or Kidcare. The program is possible through a collaborative effort between Sarah Bush Lincoln hospital, Lake Land College Dental Hygiene Program, area dentists and Jasper County Health Department. Dental screenings are held at Jasper County Health Department. For more information, call Monica Dunn at 1-888-511-2673.
For more information - http://www.sarahbush.org/services/dental.htm
Kidcare - Kid Care is health insurance for kids and pregnant women offered at little or no cost. Parents may also receive money back if they are paying a premium for their kids’ health insurance. To complete an application, call for an appointment at 783-4436.
For more information - http://www.kidcareillinois.com
Immunization / Communicable Disease
Immunizations:
The Jasper County Health Department strongly recommends immunizing all healthy children. Children who are immunized benefit from protection against these diseases as does everyone else by reducing the chance for these diseases to spread.
Immunization clinics are held at the Jasper County Health Department on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month from 10 am - 6:30 pm. Immunizations are given by appointment, but walk-ins will be accepted as time allows. Appointments on other days of the week will be scheduled to accommodate parent’s work schedules. Call 783-4436 for an appointment.
Childhood and Tetanus/Diphtheria Immunization Cost: $10.00 per vaccination
Varicella for adults, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, flu and pneumonia will vary in price.
Laboratory Services
Blood Sugar, Cholesterol and PSA Screening Clinics:
Jasper County Health Department - Walk in clinic - first Thursday of each month 8:00 am - 10:00 am
Fingerstick Blood Sugar Testing - $5.00
Venipuncture Total Cholesterol - $15.00
PSA Screening - $18.00
Newton Medicine Shoppe - First Monday of each month: 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Jasper County Senior Citizens Center - Every Thursday: 10:00 am - lunch is served
Willow Hill Community Building - First Tuesday of each month: 10:00 am - Noon
Ste. Marie Parish Center - Third Monday of each month: 10:00 am - Noon
Fingerstick Blood Sugar Testing - $5.00
Link:
American Heart Association - http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=1200000
In 1993, state-mandated screening for childhood lead poisoning in children 6 years of age and younger began. All children are state-mandated to have the childhood lead test before entering kindergarten and/or licensed daycare. Call 783-4436 for an appointment.
Lead Screenings - By Appointment Only
$30.00 or $15.00 for those who meet income guidelines
Link: CDC - What every parent should know about lead poisoning in children: http://www.cdc.gov/nceh/lead/faq/cdc97a.htm
Miscellaneous Laboratory Services
Blood tests can be performed and sent to lab for those individuals who bring a physician’s order. This service can assist those who must travel out of town to a physician’s office saving them time and mileage. Lab orders may be taken by Jasper County Health Department nurses by phone, fax or in writing.
All lab results are faxed to the client’s personal physician. Medicare and Medicaid may be billed by the lab. Those clients with insurance will receive a bill from Jasper County Health Department to send in for reimbursement. Call 783-4436 for an appointment.
Occupational Health Service
Drug and/or Alcohol Testing
Jasper County Health Department offers a variety of occupational services including -
• urine drug screening
• breath alcohol testing
• onsite nursing services
• health promotion and wellness programs
• consortium membership
• assistance in setting up health fairs for employees
Services are available Monday through Friday from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm. Hours are very flexible and all appointments are welcome and will be accommodated if possible.
Dr. Richard
Snowden, MD serves as Medical Review Officer for Jasper County Health Department. He is residency trained and board certified in Occupational and Environmental Medicine and is a fellow of the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine.
For more information, call 783-4436 or e-mail Christy Gentry at cgentry@jasperhealth.org or
Donna Dhom at ddhom@jasperhealth.org
Link - Sarah Bush Lincoln:
www.sarahbush.org
Occupational Health: http://www.cdc.gov/health/occupati.htm
School Nursing
Miscellaneous Health Services
Walk-in Blood Sugar, PSA and Cholesterol Screening Clinics:
Jasper County Health Department - Walk in clinic
first Thursday of each month 8:00 am - 10:00 am
Fingerstick Blood Sugar Testing - $5.00
Venipuncture Total Cholesterol - $15.00
PSA Screening - $18.00
Newton Medicine Shoppe - First Monday of each month: 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Jasper County Senior Citizens Center - Every Thursday: 10:00 am - lunch is served
Willow Hill Community Building - First Tuesday of each month: 10:00 am - Noon
Ste. Marie Parish Center - Third Monday of each month: 10:00 am - Noon
Fingerstick Blood Sugar Testing - $5.00
Fingerstick Cholesterol Testing - $8.00
Link:
American Heart Association - http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=1200000
CDC Prostate Cancer: http://www.cdc.gov/cancer/prostate/prostate.htm
Pregnancy Testing:
By appointment or walk-in.
Client must bring first morning urine sample.
Cost is $15.00
Medication Injections:
Client must bring in medication and signed physician’s order
Cost: $10.00 per injection
No birth control or allergy injections will be given
Dressing Changes:
Simple dressing changes can be performed with a physician’s signed order
Cost: 10.00
Client may be required to bring dressings not kept in stock at the health department
Stitch Removal:
Simple stitch removal can be performed with a physician’s signed order
Cost: 10.00
Ear / Throat Checks:
Ear checks or throat checks can be performed without a physician’s order
Client’s will be referred to their personal physician if needed
Cost: $10.00
Vision Screening:
Vision screening can be performed on clients age 3 years and over, children must be able to
cooperate with screening technician
Cost: $15.00
Hearing Screening:
Hearing screening can be performed on clients age 3 years and over, children must be able to
cooperate with screening technician.
Cost: $15.00
Hemoglobin Testing:
Clients may have their hemoglobin (iron) level checked by fingerstick with a physician’s
signed order.
Cost: 10.00 / free if enrolled in the WIC program
Traveler’s Health:
Clients may receive information on how to protect themselves from disease when traveling outside the U.S. Upon request the client may receive a printout customized to their travel itinerary.
Link: CDC Traveler’s Health - http://www.cdc.gov/travel
CPR & First Aid Classes:
CPR & First Aid Classes can be scheduled through the Jasper County Health Department.
Call 783-4436 for more information and prices.
Smoking Cessation Classes:
Smoking Cessation
Classes are offered several times throughout the
year. Nicotine patches are offered free to those
enrolled in the classes.
Call Lori Smith R.N. at 783-4436 for more information or email at lsmith@jasperhealth.org
Safe Sitter:
Classes for youth ages 11 - 13 years who want to be safe baby sitters is offered a couple times during the year. Those enrolled in the classes receive education on rescue breathing and CPR, choking, safety measures to take when babysitting, emergency numbers to call, and a help sheet that helps the youth know what to ask the parents before babysitting. For more information on these classes, call Christy Gentry at 783-4436 or email at cgentry@jasperhealth.org
Teen Parent Services:
Services are offered to teens who are pregnant or those teens who have a child. The goal of this program is to help all of these teens to receive a high school diploma or GED. Assistance can be given with transportation, babysitting etc... For more information, call Lori Smith R.N. or email lsmith@jasperhealth.org
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