2024 to 2025 Community Impact Report

Clinic

3,783 WIC Visits
- (Women, Infants, Children Nutritional Program) WIC provides free healthy foods, breastfeeding support, nutrition education and referrals to other services, to support you and your family.
52 STD Cases (testings/and or treatment)
- STD stands for sexually transmitted disease. It refers to infections that are typically spread through sexual contact.
444 TB Skin Tests
- A TB skin test, also known as a tuberculin skin test (TST) or Mantoux test, is a method used to determine if someone has been infected with tuberculosis bacteria. This test is common for academic settings, places of employment, etc.
210 Family Planning/Cancer Screenings
- Family planning services at a health department help individuals and couples plan the number and spacing of their children through education, counseling, and access to a range of contraceptive methods.
- The health department offers cancer screenings for those who qualify at no cost.
344 Disease Investigations
- Investigate the causes of disease, track trends, and implement measures to reduce their spread.
963 Immunization Visits
- Immunization is the process of administering a vaccine to provide protection against infectious diseases.

HANDS

The Health Access Nurturing Development Services (HANDS) program is a voluntary home visitation program for any new or expectant parents.

175 Families Enrolled
- Actual number of families enrolled throughout the year.
364 Developmental Screenings
- A key component of HANDS is developmental screening, which is a short assessment to check if a child is meeting developmental milestones at the right time.
3,000 Visits
- HANDS is a home visiting program designed to improve pregnancy and birth outcomes, maximize children's growth and development, create healthy and safe homes, and promote self-sufficient families.

Academy

15 Car Seat Inspections
- A car seat check, also known as a child passenger safety check, is a service where a certified technician inspects a child's car seat to ensure it's properly installed and used in accordance with the child's age, weight, and height. These checks are crucial for maximizing safety and minimizing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
73 Free Car Seats Given
- Car seats were given to ensure proper car seat use and prevent injury or death.
27 Free Cribs Given
- Cribs were given to those in need to promote safe sleep for infants.
300 Adults Educated Regarding Tobacco
254 Students Educated Regarding Tobacco Prevention
- Tobacco prevention refers to a range of strategies and actions aimed at preventing people, particularly youth, from starting to use tobacco products and reducing exposure to secondhand smoke.
66 Students Educated Regarding Tobacco Cessation
- Tobacco cessation refers to the process of permanently stopping the use of all tobacco products, including cigarettes, cigars, pipe tobacco, and smokeless tobacco.
775 Students Educated Positive Potential
- The Positive Potential school program is a youth development curriculum designed to promote positive behaviors and academic success among middle school students.
1,075 Students Educated Regarding Sexual Risks
140 Students Educated Using Too Good For Drugs Program
- "Too Good for Drugs" is a school-based substance use prevention program designed for students from kindergarten through high school. It aims to reduce risk factors and enhance protective factors related to alcohol, tobacco, and other drug (ATOD) use.
414 Adults Educated On Safe Sleep
- Safe sleep for babies involves creating a sleep environment that minimizes the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and other sleep-related deaths.

Environmental

29 Nuisance Complaints
- An environmental nuisance complaint refers to a report filed with an environmental health department or similar agency regarding conditions or activities that negatively impact the environment and potentially harm public health or property.
35 Dog Bites
- Health departments primarily track dog bites to manage and prevent rabies outbreaks, assess the risk of exposure, and ensure that victims receive appropriate medical care.
231 Septic Permits
- A septic permit is an authorization required before installing, repairing, or modifying a septic system.
263 Site Evaluations
- A site evaluation conducted by a health department is an assessment of a property to determine its suitability for a septic system or other on-site sewage disposal system.
36 Existing Systems
- A health department inspection of an existing system, such as a septic system, is a routine evaluation to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
967 Inspections
- 336 Food Inspections
  - A restaurant inspection, conducted by a local health department or similar regulatory body, is a formal assessment of a food service establishment to ensure it adheres to food safety and sanitation standards.
- 563 Follow Up/Other Inspections
- 68 Public Facility Inspections
  - (pools, tattoo studios, youth camps, schools, hotels, etc.)
    - Health departments inspect public facilities to ensure they meet health and safety standards, protecting the public from hazards and preventing the spread of disease
66 Educated Person-In-Charge Food Management Class
- A Person-in-Charge (PIC) Food Management class is a training program designed to equip individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to manage food safety in a food establishment.

Community Programs

1,725 Attendees
- The health department hosts several community events throughout the year to promote education and hand out resources.

2024 to 2025 Community Impact Report

Clinic

HANDS

Academy

Environmental

Community Programs

$1,439,082.14 paid in local salaries $382,117.31 paid to local businesses for services

$1,439,082.14 paid in local salaries
$382,117.31 paid to local businesses for services