Emmet County, IA is home to the Emmet County Public Health Office, which offers a range of community-based health care services to individuals, families, and groups. Their goal is to promote maximum health and long life for residents of Emmet County through services provided in various settings such as client homes, offices, schools, worksites, and meeting places. People of all ages living in Emmet County are eligible for these services, and referrals can be made by patients, families, friends, ministers, doctors, or social workers. The Board of Health, appointed by the Board of Supervisors, establishes policies and regulations to ensure the public's health and includes members such as Pam Caboth, Andrew Spurgin, Lela Kruse, Dr. Keith Probst, and Amber Hendersen. The dedicated staff at Emmet County Public Health, led by Nursing Administrator Kari Batman, provides nursing services, office support, and certified nursing aides to meet the needs of the community. They offer a wide range of services, including assistance with daily needs, community education, immunizations, communicable disease control, and more. The cost of services varies, and payment arrangements can be made. Additionally, the Healthy Beginnings Program provides free, voluntary services for pregnant moms and postnatal parents in Emmet County, focusing on promoting healthy birth outcomes, parent-child relationships, and healthy living. Immunizations are also available by appointment.
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