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The Wright County Health Department offers skilled nursing services. Registered Nurses work closely with your Physician to provide health care in your home. Nurses are on-call 24 hours a day, seven days a week. We believe that individuals and families have the right to make informed decisions regarding their health care and independence.

 

 Care provided in your home...Where you need it...For the Client, the family, the community

 

 

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   The Wright County Health Department   

has been named to the 2009 HomeCare Elite

 

 

HomeCare Elite is a compilation of the top-performing home health agencies in the United States.  This annual review identifies the top 25 percent of agencies and further highlights the top 100 and top 500 agencies overall.  Winners are ranked by an analysis of performance measures in quality outcomes, quality improvement, and financial performance.

 

You may read the entire list of the 2009 HomeCare Elite agencies by visiting the OCS Web site at www.ocshomedecare.com.   

 

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Press Release

 

June 25, 2010

From: Kathy Nicholls, RN, PIO Wright County Health Department

515-532-3461

knicholl@co.wright.ia.us

 

 

FLOODING PROMPTS AWARENESS OF IMMUNIZATION STATUS

 

Recent flooding in Wright County serves as a good reminder to check your immunization records.    An increase in a disease like tetanus has not been associated with flooding but exposure to flood waters with an injury may increase risk of this disease. Immunizations like tetanus are routinely recommended for adults and children as part of maintaining good health.

 

People are at risk for tetanus when they are injured and the wound is contaminated by the environment. Flooding is not shown to increase the risk for tetanus, however cleaning up after a flood may increase your risk of getting injured. Anytime you obtain a wound, ask your healthcare provider if you need a tetanus-containing vaccine to protect you from disease. 

               

Adults should receive a booster dose of tetanus, diphtheria-containing vaccine every 10 years. Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis) vaccine is routinely recommended as it also protects against whooping cough which causes illness every year in Iowa.

 

Children need a basic series of four doses of vaccine between 2 and 18 months of age as well as booster doses at 4 to 6 years and 11 to 12 years of age.

 

“Now is a good time for people in Wright County to make sure you are up to date on your tetanus shots due to the tremendous flooding especially if you have had an injury with an open wound.” states Linda Klehm, Administrator of Wright County Health Department. Linda recommended contacting your local health provider or the Wright County Health Department at 515-532-3461 if you have concerns or questions you can access websites at IDPH http://www.idph.state.ia.us/adper/immunization.asp, or the Wright County Health Department at www.wrightcounty.org and follow the link to public health.

 

 Click Here for Instructions for Cleaning and Disinfecting After a Flood

 

 

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H1N1 Booster Information

Children ages 6 months through 9 years of age will need to receive 2 doses of 2009 H1N1 vaccine.  The 2^nd dose can be scheduled 28 days after the 1^st dose was given.  Any children eligible for the 2^nd dose can receive this dose at the Wright County Health Department office any afternoon from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. This will be by appointment only.  Call the Wright County Health Department at 515-532-3461 Monday thru Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm to schedule an appointment.  Flu mist may not always be available, and in that case, an injection will be given. 

 

Consult this web site for the most current weekly information regarding booster doses.

 

 

 

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Wright County Public Health Contact Information

Wright County Public Health 115 1st St. SE Clarion, Iowa 50525

Phone: 515-532-3461 Fax: 515-532-3762

Office Hours: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Monday - Friday

Linda Klehm, Administrator

Kathy Nicholls, Assistant Administrator

DeAnn Johnson, Office Manager

Cathryn Elkin, Home Care Aid Director

Cheryl Johnson, Hospice Coordinator

Cindy Roosa, HIPPA Privacy Officer/Quality Assurance

Alice Rector, Bereavement Coordinator

Dave Johnson, Social Worker

Alexis Morgan, Social Worker/Family Programs Coordinator

Brad Berg, Bioemergency Coordinator

Sandy McGrath, Bioemergency Coordinator

Naomi Lette, Wound, Ostomy, Continence Spec.

Nancy Strub, Wound Specialist

Gayleen Rutherford, CCNC Specialist

Yale Schutt, Environmental Health

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