Services

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Child, Adolescent, and Adult Immunizations

Buena Vista County Public Health and Home Care provides vaccinations to children, adolescents and adults. Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis, Hepatitis A and B and MMR are all available.

 

Blood Pressure Screening

Anyone can come to Buena Vista County Public Health and Home Care at any time to have their blood pressure checked by nursing staff. It is recommended that you call at 712-749-2548 to schedule a time when nursing staff are available in the office. Office is open from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. 

 

Presumptive Medicaid Eligibility

“Presumptive Medicaid Eligibility” is a program designed to allow pregnant women and children to receive

Medicaid coverage for medical care while a formal Medicaid/hawk-i eligibility determination is being made by the Department of Human Services.

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Health Education/Presentations: health education is a key to promoting healthy behaviors. Public Health

Nurses will do a presentation on various health related issues, or current diseases, such as diabetes, head lice,

vaccinations or other health related topics.

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Family STEPS in-home visitations program Refer to Family Safety children-youth-families 

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WIC (Mom & Baby page)

 

Social Worker available, for more information about BV Public Health services visit website.