The service 'Child Passenger Safety Seat Inspections' is offered at the following sites:
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Brodstone Memorial Hospital http://www.brodstonehospital.org (external link)
HOSPITAL services
HOME HEALTH care and hospice
IMMUNIZATIONS the second Wednesday of each month at United Methodist Church, 448 N Kansas, Superior for individuals from birth to age 18
DIABETES education
CHILD PASSENGER safety checks and seats by appointment
MOTHER TO MOTHER support and breastfeeding education
GOOD BEGINNINGS nurse home visits to educate mothers and families about caring for their newborn -
Central Nebraska Community Services - Columbus http://www.welcome2cncs.com (external link)
COMMODITY supplemental food program
WEATHERIZATION program
IMMUNIZATIONS for children ages 0-18
THRIVES (Transitional Housing for Rural Independence, Viability and Economic Stability) provides transition housing for individuals and families
EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE for disconnect notices for electricity and gas or eviction notices, first month's rent or deposit assistance
EVERY WOMAN MATTERS offers breast and cervical screening exams for women between 40-64 years of age; also includes cholesterol, blood sugar, and mammogram tests
HOPE Case Management offers personal counseling and support to help with financial and emotional needs, as well as building goals for a promising future
TAX PREPARATION assistance by appointment only
CHILD SAFETY SEAT program educates parents on the proper use and installation of their child safety seats and provides child safety seats if needed
HEAD START and Early Head Start (home and center-based) programs, full or part day - located in Columbus, Schuyler, and Albion; volunteer opportunities available
CHILDCARE CHOICE provides training for child care providers
EVEN START program for Platte County families with children ages birth-8, offering literacy, GED/Diploma, English as a second language services, and parenting classes -
Chadron Community Hospital http://www.chadronhospital.com (external link)
HOSPITAL
HOME HEALTH services
HOSPICE care
LIFE LINE personal emergency response system
CHILD SAFETY SEAT inspections and education
SCHOOL NURSING SERVICES for Chadron Public Schools
DIABETIC education
NEWBORN HEARING screenings
HOME VISITS to new mothers -
Community Medical Center http://www.cmcfc.org (external link)
CRITICAL ACCESS HOSPITAL with surgical, OB and lab services
OUTPATIENT CLINIC provides cardiac, orthopedic, urology, ENT, oncology, wound care and vascular care
RADIOLOGY DEPARTMENT includes ultrasounds, CT scans, mammograms, and nuclear medicine
MOBILE SERVICES include vascular services and MRI scans
OTHER SERVICES include home visits to newborns, diabetic education, cancer support and information, wigs for chemotherapy patients, and discharge planning which includes support services for patients and families during hospitalization and upon discharge
CHILD PASSENGER SAFETY SEATS and public awareness of the laws; inspection and guidance; supplies, loans, rents, and/or installs car safety seats for infants and young children
GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP -
FAMILY - Fathers and Mothers Improving Lives of Young Children http://www.aea13.org (external link)
PARENTS AS TEACHERS, Healthy Families America, Parent education, teen parenting, and family support program for families prenatal until school age
CRYING prevention, nutrition information, infant mental health, and dental health information
PERSONALIZED visits by a parent educator
GROUP MEETINGS with other parents by age group, research based parenting groups
PERIODIC learning, sensory, and developmental screenings
NEWLETTERS, books, and materials
INFANT massage, baby sign, and happiest baby crying/abuse prevention instruction
PARENT/CHILD interaction groups
LENDING LIBRARY includes books, baby items, toys, music, videos, DVDs
NEWBORN VISITS by a nurse
RESOURCE NETWORKING
CAR SEAT SAFETY CHECKS
PARENT SUPPORT GROUPS -
Four Corners Health Department http://www.fourcorners.ne.gov (external link)
EMERGENCY preparedness
HEALTH promotion education
PUBLIC health nursing
CALL line to care
CAR seat fitting stations
BIKE safety events
MEDICATION assistance
ENVIRONMENTAL services
DISEASE investigation of food poisoning, influenza, rabies and West Nile virus -
Harrison County Home and Public Health http://www.harrisoncountyia.org (external link)
FLU CLINICS
IMMUNIZATION CLINICS
FAMILY PLANNING including:
Physical exam - including pap smears for all women to 54 years of age
Birth control counseling, education, and supplies for men and women
Pregnancy testing and counseling
Nutrition information
SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED disease screening, education, and treatment
MATERNAL HEALTH health services
CHILDREN'S health services
Complete physical exam by a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Dental screening, education, referral to dentist after age 3
Developmental Screening, Vision Screening, Hearing and Speech Screening
Nutrition assessment and counseling by WIC (Women, Infant, Child) Nutritionist
Urine testing and blood pressure testing
Health history assessment
Immunizations
Parent education and counseling
Lead testing when appropriate
BLOOD PRESSURE CLINICES
LEARNING FOR LIFE Program provides home visits and in-home parent education
HOME HEALTH CARE and skilled nursing
TOBACCO program
CHILD SAFETY SEAT PROGRAM
BIOTERRISM and disaster planning
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Health Promotion and Outreach Division - Health Department http://www.lincoln.ne.gov/health (external link)
ASSISTS individuals of all cultures to assume responsibility for their own health through education and outreach services. The Division responds to public information needs or issues related to health and safety, and works collaboratively with other community entities to formulate responses to issues which impact public health. Major program areas include:
ADOLESCENT AND FAMILY HEALTH advocates for the health of children and their families through public education and working with community coalitions. Youth and family health issues addressed include: teenage pregnancy prevention, fatherhood resources, developmental asset building, family violence prevention referral and school health information.
CHRONIC DISEASE REDUCTION/LINCOLN ON THE MOVE provides educational and screening programs for adults and children regarding cardiovascular health, diabetes, and cancer prevention, including cholesterol, hypertension, nutrition, exercise and tobacco use.
INJURY PREVENTION SAFETY EDUCATION offers safety programs directed at reducing unintentional injuries and death. Priorities are established by the Injury Surveillance System and Safe Kids Lincoln-Lancaster County. Print material, videos and presentations are available on bike and home safety, fall prevention, child passenger safety/occupant restraints, and pedestrian safety. Monthly community-wide car seat check events are offered at no charge. Call 441-8045 for a schedule of events and to make an appointment.
MINORITY HEALTH OUTREACH provides preventive health programs directed at reducing the high incidence of chronic diseases among racial and ethnic minorities. Primary areas of emphasis include heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and stroke. Program outreach is directed to churches, businesses, and community organizations and centers.
TOBACCO PREVENTION AND CONTROL provides tobacco prevention information/education to schools, businesses and the community, and cessation referrals. -
National Safety Council Greater Omaha Chapter http://www.safenebraska.org (external link)
EDUCATIONAL CLASSES for youth and adults dealing with issues of community and workplace safety
STEP FORWARD - MAKING APPROPRIATE DECISIONS deals with juveniles beginning to get into trouble with schools, family, and community
MINOR IN POSSESSION (MIP) deals with juvenile alcohol and substance abuse
ANGER MANAGEMENT classes for adults and juveniles
CHILD SAFETY SEAT INSPECTIONS available by appointment only; donation requested
DEFENSIVE DRIVING classes for adults and juveniles
DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED (DUI) classes
MAKING APPROPRIATE DECISIONS, an adult life reality program
HAND GUN SAFETY training classes
FIRST AID/CPR
OCCUPATIONAL safety and health programs
COMMUNITY SAFETY programs
FIRST- Fall Intervention Reaching Seniors Together -
OneWorld Community Health Centers http://www.oneworldomaha.org (external link)
HEALTH CARE for all ages, including obstetrical, pediatrics, geriatrics, general medical care, women's health, reproductive health, prenatal, obstetrics and gynecology, podiatry, and radiology/ultrasound
PHARMACY
BLOOD TESTING for lead
STD testing and treatment
HIV testing and counseling
TUBERCULOSIS prevention and case management
EYE CLINIC offering optometry and ophthalmology
IMMUNIZATIONS
SCREENING AND TREATMENT for cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, cholesterol, and depression
DENTAL CARE
QUICK SICK clinic
ROUTINE SERVICES such as pap smears, school physicals, prenatal visits, well baby exams, physicals and other routine healthcare procedures; follow-up visits for patients with diabetes, elevated blood lead levels, hypertension, behavioral health concerns and other on-going health problems are also routine activities at the clinic.
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
SOCIAL WORKERS
HEALTH EDUCATION integrated into each patient's visit; nutrition, disease prevention and management are taught to patients individually and in groups; educational follow-up, care coordination, management and peer education, including care for sexually transmitted diseases, latent tuberculosis, high lead levels, prenatal care and care for chronic diseases: asthma, diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol and depression
MEDICAID ENROLLMENT provides assistance in applying for Medicaid; to qualify for Medicaid, a person must be a citizen or legal resident of the United States and meet income guidelines; unborn children are also eligible for Medicaid
SPECIALIST REFERRALS for services not available at the clinic are made for all patients; appointments for patients without insurance and/or limited income are made through Hope Medical Outreach Coalition volunteer physicians and facilities
CHILD SAFETY SEAT INSPECTIONS
CHILD SAFETY SEATS based on availability
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Safe Kids of Lincoln Lancaster County
MONTHLY COMMUNITY-WIDE car seat check events are offered at no charge; call for a schedule of events and to make appointments -
Safe Kids Platte Valley http://www.safekidsnebraska.org (external link)
UNINTENTIONAL INJURY PREVENTION education and safety device (i.e. car seats, bicycle helmets) distribution as available
CHILD PASSENGER SAFETY INSPECTIONS held on the second Tuesday of the month - call for an appointment -
Safe Kids Scotts Bluff County
CAR SEATS for low income people, based on a sliding fee scale
CAR SEAT SAFETY CHECKS for proper installation and appropriate use -
Safe Kids Southeast
EDUCATIONAL SERVICES and training for those transporting children from birth to age 13 to properly secure children in motor vehicles
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Safe Kids Tri-Cities http://www.safekidsnebraska.org (external link)
UNINTENTIONAL INJURY prevention education and safety device (i.e. car seats, smoke
detectors, bicycle helmets) distribution as available
EDUCATION ON bicycle safety, car seat safety, burn and fire prevention, toy safety,
playground safety, sports injury prevention, seasonal safety areas
MONTHLY CHILD SAFETY seat inspections as follows:
11:00am-7:00pm, third Tuesday of the month
Tom Dinsdale Chevrolet, 3312 W Stolley Park Rd, Grand Island
Must have appointment, call 398-6584
8:00am-4:00pm, second Tuesday of the month
Central District Health Department, 1137 S Locust, Grand Island
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Telephone Line To Care - Saint Elizabeth http://www.saintelizabethonline.com (external link)
INFORMATION on various health topics, physician referral services, pediatric pre-admission tour, and registration for upcoming classes and events.
CAR SEAT FITTING STATION provides individualized instruction and fitting for children and expectant parents. Appointments available every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. $20.00 fee per inspection/educational session.
PERINATAL EDUCATION provides education related to birthing, parenting, and breastfeeding. Classes include Prepared Childbirth with a Christian emphasis, Preparation for Breastfeeding, Infant Care and CPR, First Aid, Another Baby's Coming sibling class, individualized prenatal exercise, classes for parents expecting multiples, infant massage, sign language for babies, special classes for post partum preparation, and prenatal tours. Saint Elizabeth patients receive a free pregnancy newsletter. Internet classes also available.
WELLNESS CENTER provides health education/support services to the community and businesses, with an emphasis on the promotion and management of a healthy lifestyle. Classes include topics such as family wellness, smoking cessation, weight control, cholesterol reduction, conflict management and self-esteem. The following groups are sponsored by Wellness Center.
SUPPORT GROUPS:
1. Women's Health
2. Heart health
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Western Community Health Resources - Chadron (South) http://www.wchr.net (external link)
CHILDHOOD IMMUNIZATIONS (at Chadron Hospital, 821 Morehead)
HIV INFECTED individuals may receive assistance with the costs of medical care, dental care, substance abuse services, mental health care, etc.
BLOOD PRESSURE and blood sugar screenings
MATERNAL CHILD HEALTH PROGRAM provides education on breastfeeding, parenting,
nutrition, child development, pregnancy, etc.
SPECIAL DELIVERY prenatal incentive program in which pregnant women can earn
points by doing activities that contribute to a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby
PARENTING EDUCATION
BUDGETING ASSISTANCE
EARLY INTERVENTION screening and services for children who may have special needs
MEDICATION MONITORING, daily living skills instruction, and other supports for adults with mental illness
COMMODITY SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD PROGRAM (CSFP) provides food and nutritional
information to those pregnant, breastfeeding, parent of a child up to age six, or over age 60
CAR SEAT safety inspections and education