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Public Health Services Director:
Cheryl Lewer
299 Johnson Ave SW Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-0655, and 835-0685, fax (507) 835-0687
cheri.lewer@co.waseca.mn.us
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H1N1 Novel Virus(Swine
Flu)
Services available to all Waseca County residents regardless of race,
color, national origin, or financial status.
Philosophy: Waseca County Public Health Services believes
that good health and well-being are the rights of all persons. Our staff works to obtain
the highest level of wellness for all residents of Waseca County.
Referrals: If
you have a health concern about yourself, friend, neighbor or relative, or if you have
environmental or public health concerns, please contact Public Health Services, (507)
835-0685.
Hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday
Services include: |
Environmental Health |
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The over-all concern of Environmental Health is the protection of all
persons in their environment! Included in Environmental Health is the
Administration of the State of Minnesota Delegated Well Program, and Individual Sewage
Treatment Systems Rules and Regulations. it also includes licensing of Food, Beverage, and
Lodging establishments, including inspections of permanent establishments and temporary
events. |
Family Health |
| Visits to prenatal and postpartum mothers and new babies are provided.
One-to-one education in the home or clinic setting and organized classes or groups are a
part of this program. Immunizations are given the first Monday and the third Wednesday
of each month from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the agency office. Flu shots are available
each Fall at minimum cost. Children's vaccinations are provided free of charge. Adult
vaccinations are available for a minimum charge.
Child and Teen Check-ups are available by appointment for all children from birth to 21
years of age. The charge is based on the parent's ability to pay and is free to those on
the Medical Assistance Program. |
Health Promotion / Consumer Education |
| Blood Pressure Monitoring is provided Monday through Friday, 1:00 to 3:00
p.m. at the agency office. Parenting aides are available to provide in home education
and support to caregivers of children having difficulty with parenting.
Classes, support groups, presentations, or one-to-one education activities are
available. Also our schools without a school nurse are provided vision and hearing
follow-up, scoliosis screening and immunization review, etc. |
Home Health Care |
| Home nursing visits to ill and disabled persons are provided. Referrals
are accepted from hospitals, nursing homes, physicians, friends, social workers, etc. Home
health aides and homemakers are available to eligible clients through grants or on a fee
basis. |
Loan Equipment |
| Commodes,
wheelchairs, crutches, canes, etc., are available for 30-day short-term loan to county
residents. |
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