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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.

Offers health and wellness classes such as Reiki, yoga, Zumba, and meditation, as well as specialized health and wellness workshops. Please Note: Many groups, programs, and activities are virtual. Check the Calender Page regularly for an updated list of available groups and events.

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 anonymous and confidential HIV testing and counseling, referrals to doctors, and case management. Risk reduction, partner notification, prevention education, PPD testing, Vaccines for HIV, positive clients, syphilis, CD4, and viral load testing.

Provides services to help people with disabilities live independently.

Offers pre-nurse aide classes and scholarships for clinical training. Provides instruction in basic human anatomy, medical terminology, study skills, professional communication, and more.

Offers primary care such as preventive medical, eye and dental. Prescriptive assistance, education for the client and general population regarding the availability and proper use of health services, mental health referral services as necessary, drug and alcohol referrals services, housing referral s, assistance in obtaining health insurance and when needed socks and personal care items.

Offers a variety of free community education programs that focus on the prevention and early detection of cancer. These programs are offered on site at the request of local community organizations such as senior centers, businesses, and auxiliary groups.

Offer physical exercise and/or social interaction. Weekly wellness classes and social events. Special membership rates allow seniors to enjoy the YMCA low cost or no cost.

Fosters relationships between individuals, community leaders, health care providers, human service personnel, business representatives, and government leaders in order to address the physical, social, mental, and environmental health needs of Tioga County. Services include a comprehensive online resource directory, drug and alcohol prevention education, summer recreation programs, transportation coordination, Family Engagement Initiative facilitation, and fiscal sponsorships.

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.

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.

Offers program to inform individuals about the signs and symptoms of moderate or severe sleep apnea. Training typically includes a group presentation followed by one-on-one Q&A sessions. Training topics include: signs and symptoms of sleep apnea, what to expect during a sleep test, treatment options for sleep apnea, and an overview of Breathe PA's Patient Assistance Program, which can help with CPAP machines and supplies for qualifying individuals. Training is available to senior centers, community centers, and more.

Offers a wellness course that runs 8-12 weeks, meeting weekly for two hours. Participants identify internal and external resources for facilitating recovery, and then use these tools to create their own, individualized plan for successful living; develop a crisis plan, which states how the person would like to be treated in times of crisis (similar to an advance directive for inpatient psychiatric care), as well as a post-crisis plan for back on the road to recovery.

Provides programs and advocacy related to heart health. Services include Heart Walk, CPR training, stroke assessments, blood pressure screenings, Go Red for Women, Start and Heartpower, educational services, speakers, and materials.

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.

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.

Services include communicable disease reporting and investigation; epidemiology, informational and referral; chronic disease prevention and intervention; clinical services (including sexually-transmitted disease and tuberculosis diagnosis and treatment, immunization, and HIV testing, counseling and education); family health programs and environmental health services (including animal bites and rabies information).

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 general health education programs.

Assists churches in starting volunteer health ministry programs that will thrive and serve the congregation; serves as a Resource Center to provide consultation, support and mentoring, ideas and materials for health ministry; provides the Parish Nurse and Health Minister Basic Preparation Course, curriculum endorsed by the Westberg Institute for Faith Community Nursing; Conducts health ministry workshops to educate and train volunteers; promotes faith community nursing as a vital ministry of the church.

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 dental care to those in need.

Offers public health and clinic services including family planning, immunizations, STD testing and treatment, lead abatement, emergency preparedness, maternal and child health, limited dental care, in-home asthma trigger assessments, injury prevention, and chronic disease education.

Services include communicable disease reporting and investigation; epidemiology, informational and referral; chronic disease prevention and intervention; clinical services (including sexually-transmitted disease and tuberculosis diagnosis and treatment, immunization, and HIV testing, counseling and education); family health programs and environmental health services (including animal bites and rabies information).

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.