Identifies causes and intervenes to protect the public. Provides epidemiological investigation, surveillance, education, evaluation, tracking and when indicated, treatment. This program is also responsible for monitoring day care centers for infectious diseases, immunization compliance, and good health practices. Evaluation, referral and limited primary care treatment available to financially eligible clients who do not qualify for other programs. Assistance is available to apply for other assistance programs such as Medicaid.
Main emphasis is on community awareness, education and prevention.
Services provided at no charge, or very low cost. Services include physical exams, Paps, testing and treatment for STD's, common easily treatable female maladies, family planning education and information regarding all methods of birth control, including abstinence. Minors welcome, parental notification not required. Periodic physical examinations, as recommended by the American Pediatric Association, including developmental, nutritional and vision and hearing screenings available as well. Sick Child visits are provided by a PNP, or physician to Medicaid clients, and at very low cost to others.