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Vision and hearing screenings
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Early detection, education and monitoring
of chronic health problems including: blood pressure, blood
sugar and cholesterol
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Cholesterol lowering nutrition classes
available
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Education on early detection of breast
cancer with referrals for breast exams and mammograms (free
mammograms and cervical exams if income eligible), for more
information visit
EDW.
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Allergy shots and other injections
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Information and referral for family
planning services
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Immunizations – Tetanus, Pneumonia, Flu,
Hepatitis B and Hepatitis A (adults need tetanus boosters every
10 years)
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Applications for septic system permits
available. Hodgeman County codes require all existing and new
septic systems to meet code requirements. Permits required for
all upgrades and new septic systems. For more information visit
www.lepg.net.
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Foodborne illness and disease outbreak
investigations
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Assessment of vaccine requirements for
international travel
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Make home visits to homebound clients to
monitor their health status and provide needed health care
services including medication set-ups, foot care, dressing
changes, lab test collections, etc.
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Kansas
Farmworker Program - The
Kansas Statewide Farmworker Health Program provides primary and
preventative health care services to migrant and seasonal
farmworkers throughout the state of Kansas.
Many pamphlets and a wide variety of
information is available. Nurses are available for programs on
disease prevention and health promotion.
