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MATERNAL & INFANT SUPPORT SERVICES
Pregnant women and babies on Medicaid are
eligible for public health nursing, nutritional, and social work services
regarding pregnancy-related issues. Also available are transportation
assistance for appointments, childbirth classes, baby and child care,
growth and development, nutrition, or assistance with parenting skills.
Technicians provide screening in schools,
pre-schools, Headstart, and at monthly Health Department Clinics. Hearing
and vision problems can lead to difficulties both at school and at home.
Children 3 years and older can be screened. Those needing follow-up will
be referred to a physician for care.
Some diseases, such as measles, mumps,
meningitis, giardia, sexually transmitted infections, tuberculosis, hepatitis,
and rabies, are required to be reported to the local health department
for follow-up. Our Communicable Disease nurse is available for information
regarding these diseases and other illnesses, animal bites, school illness
reports and immunizations, and works in conjunction with area physicians.
Communicable Disease in a Child Care Setting
Immunizations are available to eligible
children at Health Department clinics throughout the County. There is
a fee for children with insurance and adult vaccines.
Ionia
Ionia County Health Department
175 East Adams St.
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday
9:00-11:30am and 1:00-4:00pm
Wednesday 1:00-7:00pm
Portland
United Methodist Church
310 E. Bridge St.
1st Friday of every ODD month
9:00-11:30am
Belding
United Methodist Church
301 South Pleasant
January-February - 2nd Monday of month
March-December - 3rd Monday of month
9:00-11:30am
Lake Odessa
Central United Methodist Church
912 Fourth Ave.
4th Wednesday of every EVEN month
9:00-11:30am
- No appointments are necessary.
- Must qualify for low or no cost vaccines.
- Chicken Pox vaccine available ONLY at Ionia clinic.
- Bring a record of past immunizations.
- Administration fee requested for childhood immunizations.
- If someone other than the parent or guardian brings a child under 18 years of age, a permission note is required from the parent/guardian.
TRAVEL IMMUNIZATIONS
Those who are traveling outside of the
U.S. should call for a consultation and appointment to receive the necessary
vaccinations for a safe and healthy trip. There is a charge for travel
immunizations.
TB skin tests are given during regular
immunization clinic hours and must be read 48 to 72 hours after administration.
There is a charge for TB tests.
CHILDREN’S SPECIAL HEALTH CARE SERVICES
Children't Special Health Care Services
(CSHCS) has been committed to helping children with handicaps or chronic
health problems develop to their fullest potential. This committment emphasizes
family-centered, community based, coordinated services. CSHCS provides
payment for medical care beyond insurance coverage from birth to 21 years
for individuals with medically-qualifying conditions under the care of
participating specialists. Families in all income levels are eligible
for enrollment. However, some families may be required to share the cost
of care through a payment agreement.
Toll Free Parent Hotline
1-800-359-3722
TDD 1-800-788-7889
Children up to 19 years of age and pregnant
women may qualify for medical insurance. Both Healthy Kids and MIChild
have great dental insurance for children. There is a small monthly fee
for the MIChild program.
BREAST AND CERVICAL CANCER CONTROL PROGRAM
Women age 40 and over may be eligible for
free mammograms, pelvic exams, Pap tests, and follow-up services if they
are not insured through an HMO or Medicare, Part B. Early detection is
your best protection! Call ICMH Woman to Woman Clinic at (616) 522-0714
or Healthcare for Today’s Woman at (616) 527-3250 for details and
to make an appointment.
A nutrition program for medically and financially
eligible pregnant and breastfeeding women, infants, and children to age
five. Through this program clients receive milk, eggs, juice, cereal,
cheese, and peanut butter. Infants receive formula, cereal, and juice.
Nutrition education classes are available.
Children living in dwellings with a high
environmental risk for lead poisoning and who are 6 months to 6 years
of age can be screened through a blood test and environmental questionnaire.
Those with high lead levels will be referred for further testing. There
is a fee for the screening. Medicaid can be billed for this test.
FAMILY PLANNING
PLANNED
PARENTHOOD CENTERS OF WEST MICHIGAN
Confidential family planning counseling,
exams, pregnancy testing, supplies, and STD testing and treatment are
provided for teens and men and women of all ages. Most health insurances
are accepted. Call (616) 527-3340 for appointments or questions regarding
services.
CLINIC HOURS (by appointment):
Monday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Tuesday 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Thursday 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
WALK-IN OFFICE HOURS:
Wednesday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
HIV/AIDS COUNSELING & TESTING
(616) 527-3340
Anonymous counseling and testing
are available by appointment during regular business hours. Assistance
with partner notification is also available.
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