Food Program: Retail Food Establishments
are permitted/licensed and inspected at routine intervals. Each
establishment is evaluated for cleanliness, proper food handling
and food storage practices. Reinspections are conducted as needed
in an effort to verify an establishment's correction of problem
areas. Community education is available to improve food handling
practices and to address areas of concern. Fees are required for
permits and licenses.
Private Sewage Program: Permits are
issued and inspections are conducted of private sewage disposal
systems installed in Lee County. All systems must be installed
in accordance with specific Lee County Codes and Rules and Regulations.
Fees are required for permits.
Private Well Program: Permits are issued
on all new wells which are installed in Lee County. All systems
must be installed in accordance with specific Lee County Codes
and Rules and Regulations. Fees are required for permits.
Nuisance Program: All nuisance complaints
are investigated or forwarded to the appropriate agency for action.
WIC (Women, Infants, And Children) Program: WIC
is a Supplemental Nutrition Program which
provides nutrition education and specific nutritional foods that
are tailored to meet the needs of Pregnant, Breast-feeding, and
Post Partum women; infants up to 1 year; and children 1 to 5 years
old. WIC participants must meet the program requirements of residency,
income, and nutritional risk.
Healthy Moms/Healthy Kids Program: Case
management services are provided at no cost to pregnant women
and children under the age of three who meet specific income guidelines.
An assessment of needs, referrals to service providers, follow-up,
education and home visits are provided.
Family Planning Program: Services
are available on a "sliding fee for service" basis.
On-site clinics are held to provide women with annual reproductive
examinations. Reproductive and contraceptive counseling and choice
of contraceptive methods are available. Follow-up laboratory reports
and type of contraception is provided according to individual
need. Basic infertility services and referral is also provided
to persons trying to achieve pregnancy.
High Risk Infant Follow-up Program: Infants referred through APORS (Adverse Pregnancy Outcome Reporting System) are provided with home visits on a periodic basis. A physical and developmental assessment is completed. Referrals to other service providers are also made.
Hearing And Vision Screening Program: Hearing
and vision screenings are provided to children in Lee County
Schools in mandated grades and in Lee County Preschools. Children
ages 3 and older who need vision and hearing screening and are
not in mandated school grades or preschools may make an appointment
at Lee County Health Department.
Toddler Seat Program: Car seats
are available for purchase or temporary rental for children who
weigh 20 pounds to 40 pounds. For more information call Lee County
Health Department.
Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Program: Free
blood pressure screenings are held monthly in different locations
throughout Lee County. Smoking cessation education and counseling
are provided to pregnant women enrolled in WIC and HM/HK.
Flu (Influenza) Program: Annual clinics
are held in the fall. High Risk persons with chronic diseases
and persons over age 60 are encouraged to participate.
Home Health Program: Limited services
are available to persons with chronic diseases. A physician's
referral is necessary.
Prevention Initiative Program: Provides
nutrition education to reduce iron deficiency, prevent baby bottle
tooth decay, increase breastfeeding, make nutritious food selections
and provide nutrition education in schools.
Immunization Program: Immunization
clinics are held two to four days per week (by appointment only).
Immunizations include DTP (Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis), OPV
(Oral Polio Vaccine), MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella), Hib (Haemophilus
influenza type b), Td (Tetanus, Diphtheria), and Hepatitis B (limited
to certain age groups). Call for information on fees. Medicaid
is accepted. A physician referral is required for participation
for infants and children up to age two.
Communicable Disease Investigation Program: Investigations,
patient education and limited follow-up tests are
provided. Information is also provided on international travel.
STD (Sexually Transmitted Disease) Program: Education,
testing and treatment, and contact tracing are provided
for specific STD's as outlined by the Center for Disease Control.
AIDS Program: Anonymous counseling,
testing of high risk persons, tracing, education and support are
provided.
Tuberculosis Program: Skin testing
(by appointment), follow-up, X-rays, laboratory tests, and medication
are provided if medically indicated.
The Lee County Health Department provides no direct services in Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities. The Board of Health, however; does provide supplemental funding of these services for Lee County residents through Sinnissippi Mental Health Center and through the Kreider Rehabilitation Center.