December/January 2011 Calendar
Mobile Food Drops
The Alexandria United Methodist Church, 2210 6th Avenue East, offers a free community pancake and sausage breakfast the second Saturday of each month from 9:00 - 10:30 AM. For more information or if you need transportation, you may request a ride to and from the breakfast by calling the church at 320-763-4624. Please schedule rides for the Saturday breakfast before 10:00 AM on the Friday before the breakfast. The 2010 dates are: June 12, July 10, August 14, September 11, October 9, November 13 and December 11.
Immunization Clinic
Douglas County Public Heath - Wednesday's from 2pm - 4pm
Requirements:
Some adults qualify for low-cost vaccinations.
If you are an adult who:
Ask us about our Minnesota Uninsured/Underinsured Adult Vaccine Program
Some children qualify for low-cost or free vaccinations.
If your child:
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doesn’t have health insurance (is uninsured)
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is on a Minnesota Health Care Program
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is American Indian or Alaskan native
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has health insurance, but it doesn’t cover the cost of all shots
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has health insurance, but it has a “cap” AND the cap has been reached for the year
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has health insurance but it has an “annual deductible” AND the annual deductible has not yet been met
Ask us about the MNVFC program
Otter Tail County FamilyWize Prescription Drug Discount Program
United Way of Otter Tail County offers the FamilyWize prescription discount program to residents of Otter Tail County. The discount card enables residents to receive discounted pricing on prescriptions at participating pharmacies (Wal-Mart, Pamida, K-Mart, SunMart and Seip Drug). The average savings is 34%. The discount cards are available at the United Way office or you can print one from the FamilyWize website.
Car Seat Clinics
Certified child passenger safety technicians are available to inspect car seats andprovide tips on proper installation and use. These are available:
Detroit Lakes: This is on-going. To arrange call Jennifer Booge at 1-800-818-9296.
Wadena: Tri-County Hospital front entrance on the 2nd Sunday of each month noon - 2 PM. A certified child passenger safety technician will be on hand to inspect care seats and provide tips on proper installation and use. Seats will be replaced as needed. For more information 218-632-8781.
Dental Outreach Clinics
Dental outreach clinics are also available for children and adults in Mahnomen the first Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of each month. Clinic hours are noon - 8 PM Mondays, 8 AM - 8 PM on Tuesday and 8 AM - 2 PM Wednesdays. Call toll-free at 877-562-7874 for an appointment.
Glenwood Dental Outreach - January 17th thru January 27th, 2012,
Pope County Public Health, 211 Minnesota Avenue East, Glenwood, Minnesota 56334
This Dental Outreach Clinic is specifically designed to provide dental services to children between ages of 2 and 12 years of age. Dental health staff will be available to provide all dental services for children covered by Minnesota Health Care Programs and Minnesota Medical Assistance.
Appointments must be made in advance by calling toll-free 1-877-998-2218 between the hours of 8:30 AM and 4:00 PM Monday through Friday.
If you need assistance with transportation, please ask at the time you make your appointment. Becker County Dental Outreach - January 23rd and 24th, 2012,
St Mary's Essentia Health North Campus, 114 Frazee Street East, Detroit Lakes, Minnesota 56501
This Dental Outreach Clinic is specifically designed to provide dental services to children between ages of 1 and 12 years of age. Dental health staff will be available to provide all dental services for children covered by Minnesota Health Care Programs and Minnesota Medical Assistance.
Appointments must be made in advance by calling toll-free 1-888-683-1038 between the hours of 8:30 AM and 4:00 PM Monday through Friday.
If you need transportation assistance, please ask when you make your appointment
Clay County Dental Outreach - January 31st, 2012,
Family Service CenterMeeting Room 4
715 North 11th Street, Moorhead, Minnesota 56560
Parking for visitors on the east or west sides of the building.
This Dental Outreach Clinic is specifically designed to provide dental services to children between ages of 1 and 12 years of age. Dental health staff will be available to provide all dental services for children covered by Minnesota Health Care Programs and Minnesota Medical Assistance.
Appointments must be made in advance by calling toll-free 1-888-683-1038 between the hours of 8:30 AM and 4:00 PM Monday through Friday.
If you need help with transportation, ask at the time you make your appointment.
Free Children's Check-Ups
Douglas County Public Health is providing free check-ups for children birth to pre-kindergarten in Douglas County for those without insurance or whose insurance does not pay for well-child care. For an appointment or more information, call 320-763-6062 (Patty) or 320-763-3064 (Sue).
Baby Bin Available in Perham
This program helps Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) families by providing a free package of diapers one month and the following month a free package of baby wipes, baby wash and baby lotion. The program is open the first Tuesday of each month from 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM at Perham Community Church, 44664 440th Street, Perham.
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