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The mission of the Health Department is to preserve, protect and promote
the health and welfare of the citizens of Grundy County. In order to achieve this purpose we offer various programs
and services specifically designed to meet the needs of our community. There are five divisions within the Grundy County Health Department.
Administration division employs the Administrator, Bookkeeper,
Volunteer Coordinator. All work closely with each other and the other divisions
to ensure financial accountability, information technology viability and general department
functions. For more information on these services, please call 941-3116.
Environmental Health Division
Our role is to protect health that is based upon environmental influences. For information
on the following services, please call 941-3115,
or click here.
- Food Inspections
- Well and Septic Surveys
- Well and Septic Inspections
- Tanning Facility Inspection
- West Nile Virus Surveillance
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- Environmental Fair
- Food Sanitation Course
- Tattoo Safety & Permit Class
- Subdivision Reviews
- Nuisance Complaints
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Mental Health Division focuses on improving
and maintaining the mental health of county residents. For information on the following services,
please call 941-3138,
or click here.
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Adult Therapy
- Psychiatric Services
- Meditation/reflection Group
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- Child and Adolescent Therapy serving ages 7 to 17
- 60+ Counseling services in the home or office
- Medication Management
- Case Management Program
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Nursing
division provides services directed to improving and maintaining the physical
health of county residents. For more information on the following services, please
call 941-3419, or click here
- Immunizations/TB skin tests
- Healthworks and High Risk Infants (APORS)
- Communicable Disease
- STD/HIV and Aids
- Walk-in Blood Pressure Screenings
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- WIC/Family Case Management
- School Nursing, Health Presentations
- Bioterrorism/Emergency Preparedness
- Teen Parent Services
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Senior Programs provide information and
community based programs designed to maintain health and assist residents aged
60+. For information on the following services, please call 941-3144, or click here
- Circuit Breaker and Medicare D Applications
- Medicare/Medicaid
- Community Care program
- Caregiver Support Program
- Grandparents raising Grandchildren
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- Case Management Services
- Energy Assistance (Home bound appointments only)
- Screening for Home Delivered Meals
- Nursing Home Pre-screens
- Supportive Living Screenings
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