• Client and Family Education
• Community Presentations
• Community Health Assessments
• Community Clinics
• Worksite Wellness Programs
• Wellness Works Coalition
• Footcare Clinics
• Alcohol, tobacco and other drug prevention activities in the schools and community
• "The Minor League" youth risk behavior prevention activities

Monthly Health Promotion Calendar

September 2008

Health Promotion Fee Schedule

Cover Your Cough

Did You Wash Your Hands After?

How to Wash your
hands Correctly!

• Eat five servings of fruits and vegetables each day.
• Get 7 to 8 hours of sleep per night.
• Use the stairs instead of the elevator.
• Ride your bike for errands.
• Do volunteer work.
• Exercise at least 20 minutes each day.
• Plan and eat at least one meal as a family every day.
• Avoid cigarette smoke. If you smoke, quit.
• Learn something new - challenge your mind.
• Minimize alcohol use.
• Schedule time for yourself each day.
• Spend time with family & friends.
• Reflect on the positive aspects of your life!

Disease Prevention & Control

• Immunizations - Immunization Registry
  • How do I pay for My Child's Shots?
  • Free or Low-Cost Immunizations
  
  
• Confidential HIV Counseling & Testing
  

• Tuberculosis Testing and Management
• Maintain Polk County Health Alert Network
• Communicable Disease Investigation
• Public Health Emergency Planning

To arrange for services or to recieve more information
call Polk County Public Health at (218) 281-3385.