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Cholesterol and Lipid Profile Screening
Lipid profile screenings are available at Richland County Health Department for $25.00.
A lipid profile is the breakdown of cholesterol into total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, triglycerides, and total cholesterol/HDL ratio. You must fast 10 to 12 hours prior to the test. A fingerstick sample of your blood is taken and the results are ready in 7 minutes.
Call 701-642-7735 to make an appointment.
For more information regarding cholesterol go to:
American Heart Association
CPR/AED
Richland County Health Department offers Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) with Automated External Defibrillator (AED) classes each quarter to groups of six or more. The class is a "hands-on" course with practice and a video.
Call 701-642-7735 to register.
The following resources offer additional information:
American Heart Association
American Red Cross
Babysitting Clinics
The babysitting clinic at the Richland County Health Department is a 3 hour class that teaches kids 11 and older to provide safe and responsible care of children. Skills taught at the class include diapering, feeding, safety, age appropriate activities, discipline, and leadership. Each child receives a certificate of completion at the end of the class.
*Registration required, class size is limited.
Parenting Class
The parenting class at Richland County Health Department teaches helpful tips and instruction on:
- Feeding/nutrition
- Diapering
- Bathing
- Safety
- Car seats
- Sleeping patterns
- Growth and development
Information is taught by a Registered Nurse and Licensed and Registered Dietician.
*Registration is required.
Foot Care
Footcare clinics are offered by Richland County Health Department for those that are unable to do their nails. The clinics are located at Wahpeton Senior Center the second and third Tuesday of every month and at the Hankinson Senior Center on the fourth Tuesday of every month. A registered nurse will soak, trim, and file your nails for a fee of $15.00. Call 642-7735 to make an appointment at either the Wahpeton Senior Center or the Hankinson Senior Center.
The following resource offers additional information:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Health Living)
For more information on Health Promotion contact us by phone or email or use our Request for Information form.
First Aid
Richland County Health Department offers a Pediatric (child) First Aid class annually. Some of the topics include allergic reactions, diabetic emergencies, seizures, shock, bleeding, broken bones, insect bites, and much more.
Call 701-642-7735 to register. |
