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Public Health Nursing, Care-A-Van |
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Highland County Health Department Hillsboro, Ohio |
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Managed and Created by: Jim Lyle
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Site Contents
- BCMH
- Birth Certificate Application - Death Certificate Application
-Board of Health -Health Commissioner -Director of Nursing -Environmental Health Director -Fiscal Officer
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1487 N. High St. Suite 400 Hillsboro, OH 45133 Phone: 937-393-1941 Fax: 937-393-4694 Email: highcohd@odh.ohio.gov |
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Program Introduction |
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The Highland County Health Department Care-A-Van is a unique service provided by the health department. The Care-A-Van is a mobile medical center that is used to provide public health services to the population at different locations throughout the month. This allows those with limited transportation or time to receive vital vaccinations and screenings. The CAV offers immunizations, cholesterol and blood pressure screenings, health education for medical issues, headlice checks, weight checks, and other services are offered. For a more complete list, read below. |
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Services Offered |
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Assessment / Screening -Blood Pressure -Cholesterol Level -Hemoglobin (iron) Level -Lipid Profile** -Diabetes Screening* -Nursing Assessment -Skeletal Development -Height and Weight -Headlice Checks -Tuberculosis Screening***
* Requires a 2 hour fasting (no food or drink) ** Requires a 12 hour fasting and $10.00 fee *** Requires a $10.00 fee
Teaching / Counseling -Diabetes -Hypertension (high blood pressure) -Cholesterol -Diet / exercise -Health Education
Immunizations -Infant through Adult
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The CAV stops in all of the areas marked in brown. See CAV Schedule for specific site locations and times. |