Special Programs:
o Adult Brain Injury Program
Lisa Curtis, Service Coordinator
Email: [email protected]
http://health.mo.gov/living/families/shcn/ahi.php
o Children with Special Healthcare Needs
Jessica Munger, Service Coordinator
Email: J[email protected]
http://health.mo.gov/living/families/shcn/cyshcn.php
o Maternal Child Health Services and Childcare Health Consultation Services
Jessica Munger, BSN, RN
Email: [email protected]
The maternal and child health program provides various services to improve the health and well-being of women and children within the community.
The maternal and child health program focuses on one health priority issue over a three year contract period.
In accordance with the Maternal and Child Health Block grant from the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, RCHD has been working on a needs assessment and planning process for the next 3 year grant cycle. In October, a process was implemented to determine the priority health need for the maternal and child population (MCH) in Ralls County. In order to gain an understanding of the needs in our community, RCHD compiled state and local data, conducted a community survey and met with local stakeholders. Community surveys indicated that the top needs across the MCH population reducing intentional injuries such as bullying, suicide, substance abuse, among our adolescents. RCHD and community stakeholders used the data and findings to select the priority health issue of Prevent and reduce intentional injuries among children and adolescent by decreasing toxic stress and building resiliency. RCHD is currently in a planning year and will work with community partners to develop a plan address this priority health issue through 2021.
As a part of this program, immunizations are provided to infants and children in the community at no charge via the Vaccines for Children program for those who are eligible. Children with elevated lead levels are educated and managed with follow-up counseling until levels return to normal levels. Child Care Health Consultation is overseen by one of our registered nurses and acts as an advocate and educator to ensure local daycare facilities are providing the best care possible to our residents. Health promotions are also done at the centers for the children to learn healthy habits.
o Adult Brain Injury Program
Lisa Curtis, Service Coordinator
Email: [email protected]
http://health.mo.gov/living/families/shcn/ahi.php
o Children with Special Healthcare Needs
Jessica Munger, Service Coordinator
Email: J[email protected]
http://health.mo.gov/living/families/shcn/cyshcn.php
o Maternal Child Health Services and Childcare Health Consultation Services
Jessica Munger, BSN, RN
Email: [email protected]
The maternal and child health program provides various services to improve the health and well-being of women and children within the community.
The maternal and child health program focuses on one health priority issue over a three year contract period.
In accordance with the Maternal and Child Health Block grant from the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, RCHD has been working on a needs assessment and planning process for the next 3 year grant cycle. In October, a process was implemented to determine the priority health need for the maternal and child population (MCH) in Ralls County. In order to gain an understanding of the needs in our community, RCHD compiled state and local data, conducted a community survey and met with local stakeholders. Community surveys indicated that the top needs across the MCH population reducing intentional injuries such as bullying, suicide, substance abuse, among our adolescents. RCHD and community stakeholders used the data and findings to select the priority health issue of Prevent and reduce intentional injuries among children and adolescent by decreasing toxic stress and building resiliency. RCHD is currently in a planning year and will work with community partners to develop a plan address this priority health issue through 2021.
As a part of this program, immunizations are provided to infants and children in the community at no charge via the Vaccines for Children program for those who are eligible. Children with elevated lead levels are educated and managed with follow-up counseling until levels return to normal levels. Child Care Health Consultation is overseen by one of our registered nurses and acts as an advocate and educator to ensure local daycare facilities are providing the best care possible to our residents. Health promotions are also done at the centers for the children to learn healthy habits.
