Health, prevention and wellness programs are critical to ensuring that older Iowans are informed about and have access to services and evidence-based activities that can significantly improve their health, function and quality of life and reduce the need for more costly medical interventions. These programs include congregate meals, nutrition counseling and education, and healthy movement.
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Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP)
The Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) is available to Iowa seniors at no cost to the client. Visit shiip.iowa.gov for additional information. SHIIP volunteer counselors are available to provide their services unbiased and without any sales pitch for products or policies.
Telecommunications Access Iowa
Telecommunications Access Iowa (TAI) is a statewide program that provides specialized telecommunications equipment, such as smartphones, tablets, captioned telephones, amplified phones, and more, to eligible Iowans who have hearing loss or speech difficulties via vouchers for little to no cost.
711 (Telecommunications Relay Service)
711 for Telecommunications Relay Service provides phone services for people who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or have Speech Difficulty. These services are available at no cost to the consumer.
Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)–Palo Alto County Health System
Palo Alto County Health System offers a Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) program to help individuals manage the symptoms of drug and alcohol disorders. MAT is an evidence-based practice that combines FDA-approved medication with substance abuse counseling and social support and is introducing people to recovery and improving their lives.
Avera@Home of Spencer Hospital–Hospice
Hospice care focuses on comfort, dignity and peace for you and your family. Hospice care is provided at home, or assisted living, long-term care or hospice facility.
Avera @ Home of Spencer Hospital–Home Health
Avera@Home of Spencer Hospital provides professional health care in the comfort of your home. Quality and comprehensive service that helps the individual be successful in their home setting through products and services needed for support resulting in better outcomes and few visits to the hospital.
Nationwide Children’s Family ECHO: Autism
Family ECHO: Autism is a virtual learning program for families and caregivers raising children with autism. The sessions are designed to shift medical and behavioral information from the clinic into the hands of parents and caregivers so they can learn to better support and care for their autistic children. Session topics have been chosen based on input from participants.
Lutheran Services in Iowa–Community Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention (CAPP)
This program supports and educates Iowa youth and teens to prevent pregnancy in youth by utilizing prevention education and healthy dating.
Clay County Behavioral Health LINC (Local Initiative for Networking and Collaboration) is dedicated to connecting providers and organizations through partnership and education to help improve access and effectiveness of behavioral health and addiction recovery services in Clay County, Iowa. Our mission is nurturing hope, health, and wellness through community collaboration.