Adolescent Immunizations
If your child has no health insurance, is under-insured, or Alaskan/Native American Indian, they may qualify to receive vaccines under the Vaccine for Children (VFC) program. Call Rachel at 641-939-8444 for information.
Parents – you make sure your infants receive life-saving immunizations, but what about your adolescents? Are their immunizations up-to-date?Public Health officials in Iowa recommend the adolescent immunization schedule (en espanol) provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This schedule shows needed vaccines for those ages 7-18. Some physicians may vary this schedule to meet your child’s needs.
Childhood ImmunizationsIf your child has no health insurance, is under-insured, or Alaskan/Native American Indian, they may qualify to receive vaccines under the Vaccine for Children (VFC) program. Call Rachel at 641-939-8444 for information. Public Health officials in Iowa recommend the childhood immunization schedule (en espanol). Some physicians may vary this schedule to meet your child’s needs.
Immunization Recommendations & Schedules
Iowa Immunization Requirements
Tobacco Cessation Services
Want to quit smoking? We are here to help!
There is no one perfect method to quit smoking. Each person is different. That is why it is important to formulate a quit plan the includes a variety of cessation methods that will work for you. One of the most important components to this quit plan is receiving cessation counseling from a health care provider or trained counselor.
Quitline Iowa
Studies prove that most tobacco users want to quit. Many tobacco users will try 7-9 times before they are completely successful. Quitline is one piece to the quitting puzzle. For some tobacco users, it’s the only piece needed. For others, it will take various pieces working together for success. Whatever the case may be for you, Quitline is a great way to get started and a great tool to use all along the way. Quit Coaches not only help you figure out how to quit, but they help you become proficient in living tobacco free! If you’re a tobacco user looking to make this your last quit attempt, team up with Quitline and be one step further out of the cycle of addiction! www.quitlineiowa.org.
Quitline Iowa has recently partnered with National Jewish Health. National Jewish Health is ranked the top respiratory hospital in America for the past 118 years. Their focus today is on delivering preventative, personalized medicine. Their wellness program focuses on the #1 cause of preventable death today – tobacco use.
You are in the best hands when you call Qutiline Iowa! Quitline staff are continually trained in new and emerging tobacco products, pregnancy and postpartum, mental health, crisis calls, racial and ethnic minorities, and LGBTQ challenges with quiting smoking.
Interested in quitting? Enroll by:
– Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW
– Referred by a health care provider.
– Enroll online at www.quitlineiowa.org
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Youth Tobacco Prevention
Is you Child Care Center or Home Nicotine-Free?
Caring for Our Children National Health and Safety Performance Standard Guidelines (CFOC) recommend implementing a comprehensive tobacco and nicotine-free policy. This policy prohibits the use of all tobacco products, electronic smoking devices and other nicotine products not approved by the FDA for cessation. It applies at all times and covers the entire child care property. It applies to staff, visitors, business vehicles, and addresses enforcement. A comprehensive policy goes above DHS guidelines and Iowa’s Smoke Free Air Act.
How do I implement a policy?
– Connect with your local Community Partnership for help!
– Develop a clear, comprehensive policy.
– Take advantage of FREE technical assistance.
– Use this IDPH approved policy available at https://idph.iowa.gov/hcci/products
– Set a date for when the policy will go into effect.
– Notify staff, parents, and caregivers of the new or updated policy.
– Post appropriate signs to help with enforcement.
– Find out if you qualify for FREE signage!
– Enforce the policy at all times and determine steps to address violations.
Hardin County Public Health collaborates with the students of Ellsworth Community College, University of Iowa and Iowa State University regarding internships and nursing observation for completion of Community Health hours. Contact us at 641-939-8444 for more information.
The preparedness department at Greenbelt Home Care was developed to provide an organized and coordinated response to any natural or human caused public emergency which contains an actual or potential public health hazard including:
We work closely with local, regional, state and federal agencies to prepare for and respond to incidents that threaten public health. Greenbelt Home Care works closely with other first responder agencies within the community to ensure a coordinated, effective response to any emergency.
To access the Hardin County Resource Directory, click HERE.
Greenbelt Home Care contracts with the Hardin County Board of Health to provide Public Health Services to Hardin County. Board of Health meetings are held on the second Thursday of even months at Greenbelt Home Care in Eldora. Meetings start at 6pm in the conference room and are open to the public. Meeting agendas can be found posted at Greenbelt Home Care and the Hardin County Courthouse.
Hardin County Board Of Health Members
Maile Carter, Chair- Term Expires 12/31/2023
Breanne Butler, Vice Chair Term Expires 12/31/2023
Amanda Winters, Member- Term Expires 12/31/2025
Renee` McClellan, Member- Term Expires 12/31/2025
Tom Borer, Member- Term Expires 12/31/2025
Curtis O'Loughlin, MD, Member- Term Expires 12/31/2024
Kristin Hodges, Member - Term Expires 12/31/2025
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