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Welcome to Richland County Health Department-Wahpeton, ND
Richland County Health Department has been serving the residents of Richland County and the surrounding communities since the late 1930’s. Our services are divided into six major areas which includes:
Public Health, Home Health, Family Planning, WIC, Maternal Child Health, and Environmental Services.
Vision Statement
Reaching out to our community to become a household name by 2010.
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Mission:
Working together promoting healthy lifestyles and living well. |
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Health Department Programs
COMMUNITY RESOURCE PROGRAM
Prescription Assistance, Health Insurance Counseling
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS / ENVIRONMENTAL
Inspection and Nuisance Complaints, Radon Testing, Water Testing
FAMILY PLANNING PROGRAM
Reproductive Health Education and Exams, Pregnancy Testing, Natural Family Planning and Contraceptive Services
HEALTH PROMOTION
Blood Pressure, Cholesterol and Lipid Profile, Blood Sugar Screenings
HIV/STI TESTING
Free Confidential HIV Testing and Counseling
HOME HEALTH PROGRAM
Registered Nurse Visits, Bathing Services
IMMUNIZATIONS
Adult and Children
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MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH
Newborn Home Visits, Optimal Pregnancy Outcome Program, ND Health Tracks Screening, Injury Prevention, Car Seat Program, Preschool Screenings
SAFE COMMUNITIES
Injury Prevention Related to Traffic Safety
SCHOOL HEALTH
Health Education, Scoliosis and Vision Screening School Immunizations
TOBACCO PREVENTION PROGRAM
Freedom From Smoking Classes (1-701-642-7744)
ND QuitLine (1-866-388-7848)
TUBERCULOSIS PROGRAM
Testing and Treatment
WIC
Food Program for Women, Infants and Children Nutrition Assessment and Education
WOMEN’S WAY
Breast and Cervical Cancer Program
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We Are Here to Serve You!
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