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WIC is a free program for those who qualify that offers: A) eWIC benefits to purchase nutritious foods at the grocery store. WIC foods support proper growth and development for pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women, infants, and children up to age 5. B) Nutrition education to help new parents build a strong nutritional foundation for their families, and help children develop healthy eating habits that can last a lifetime. C) Breastfeeding support to help new mothers have a successful breastfeeding experience. D) Farmer’s market vouchers to purchase fresh, local produce. E) Referrals to health care and social services to help you stay connected to prenatal and pediatric medical care, as well as community services and programs that help your family stay healthy and strong.

Focuses on health promotion and disease prevention programs and activities for older adults with an emphasis on exercise, nutrition, chronic conditions, incontinence, mental health, injury prevention, medication management and alcoholism.

Provides educational presentations through group seminars or individual training. Offers support, education, and information on breast cancer and preventive health care to women and men.

Operates as a civil rights organization, participates in voter registration, criminal justice issues, housing, veterans and armed services, health, religious, legal redress, education, candidate forums, women issues, ACT, and etc.

Promotes injury prevention for children ages infant to 19 years. Works all year to prevent unintentional childhood injuries. Provides monthly public service announcements on community safety topics on local radio stations.

Provides primary and preventative health and wellness in Lehigh Valley. Services include: - Routine Medical Care including prenatal, pediatrics and women's health - Physicals - Immunizations - Sexually Transmitted Disease and HIV Counseling and Testing - Pregnancy testing - Social Services - applying for health insurance, prescription assistance, connecting to local resources - Educational Programs - diabetes classes, nutrition counseling - Mental Health Services - behavioral/mental health counseling Provides health and dental care needs to those in need.

Coordinates all chronic disease programs sponsored and facilitated in partnership with other agencies; acts as a team leader for Injury Prevention, Tobacco, Oral Health, Asthma, Arthritis, Osteoporosis, as well as Cardiovascular programs. Chronic disease team nurses provide information to the public by presenting educational programs and are available for individual consultation.

Provides occupational health services to farmers that will improve their lives and those of future generations. Supports the educational needs of rural health professionals who serve the health care needs of the people working in agriculture.

Provides information on Reyes Syndrome to the medical community and the general public, provides guidance and support to persons with Reyes Syndrome and their families, and raises funds for research.

Communicable disease investigations are carried out by community health nurses on a daily basis throughout the commonwealth. During the course of an investigation, nurses collect information to determine the source of the disease, make contact with those who have been affected either directly or indirectly, and follow up to ensure both treatment of patients and resolution of the root cause of the disease.

Improves access and the health of the community through the delivery of coordinated comprehensive services for all ages and residents of Berks County regardless of their economic status.

Provides medical care and pharmaceutical services. Offers complete health assessments; screenings and diagnostic testing; diagnosis and management of mild to moderate chronic diseases including: hypertension, diabetes, elevated cholesterol, CAD, COPD, and arthritis; minor trauma care; free medication (except controlled medication); referrals to specialists within the Penn Highlands network; and more.

Provides public health education, preventive nursing services, emergency preparedness, immunizations, communicable disease surveillance and investigation, HIV testing and counseling, community empowerment, and other nursing services as mandated by PA legislation. Provides adult and child immunizations, HIV/AIDS referrals, and health resources.

Promotes technical assistance and educational programmming on cardiovascular disease, risk factors, signs of a heart attack or stroke, prevention strategies, and when to call 911. A particular emphasis is placed on reaching disparate populations. Promotes the American Heart Asssociation CPR Anytime kit through presentations in community settings or worksites. Promotes and/or hosts online continuing education webinars for healthcare professionals. Provides educational programs on the Food Guide pyramid, BMI (body mass index), Food label reading, and the importance of exercise. Promotes and provides workplace wellness programs that encourage environmental and systems changes that reduce cardiovascular risks.

Offers public education on the prevention and treatment of Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses.

Offers peer or professionally led groups for caregivers and others dealing with early stage Alzheimer's disease or dementia. All support groups are facilitated by trained individuals. Meetings are held once per month on the third Tuesday of the month at 6:00pm.

Services include crisis intervention, psychotherapy, health education, diagnostic/psychiatric evaluations, medication support, clinical assessment/family evaluations, community educational services, information and referral, psychological testing, and group therapy.

WIC is a free program for those who qualify that offers: A) eWIC benefits to purchase nutritious foods at the grocery store. WIC foods support proper growth and development for pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women, infants, and children up to age 5. B) Nutrition education to help new parents build a strong nutritional foundation for their families, and help children develop healthy eating habits that can last a lifetime. C) Breastfeeding support to help new mothers have a successful breastfeeding experience. D) Farmer’s market vouchers to purchase fresh, local produce. E) Referrals to health care and social services to help you stay connected to prenatal and pediatric medical care, as well as community services and programs that help your family stay healthy and strong.

Offers peer or professionally led groups for caregivers and others dealing with Alzheimer's disease. All support groups are facilitated by trained individuals. Meetings are held once per month on second Monday of the month at 5:30 pm.

Provides public health education, preventive nursing services, emergency preparedness, immunizations, communicable disease surveillance and investigation, HIV testing and counseling, community empowerment, and other nursing services as mandated by PA legislation. Provides adult and child immunizations, HIV/AIDS referrals, and health resources.

Program Benefits Include: - Monthly Health and Lifestyle Presentations - Health Resources - Regular Email Communications

Communicable disease investigations are carried out by community health nurses on a daily basis throughout the commonwealth. During the course of an investigation, nurses collect information to determine the source of the disease, make contact with those who have been affected either directly or indirectly, and follow up to ensure both treatment of patients and resolution of the root cause of the disease.

Provides public health education through formal presentations or a one-on-one counseling session, nurses share the knowledge and skills needed to improve the health of Pennsylvanians. Offers health education programs for the county.

A registered nurse visits in the home throughout pregnancy and until the baby is two years old. They assist new parents to build strong networks of support, get referrals for health care, childcare, job training and other support services available in the community, find ways to continue education and set goals for the future.