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 Mecklenburg County > Health Department > Community Health Services > Adult Services
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For Older Adults |
- Money Follows the Person
Program allows elderly an disabled adults ages 18 and up to receive support services in their own home.
- Clinic Services
Many clinical services are targeted for prevention and treatment of communicable diseases.
- Immunization Clinic: including Flu and Pneumonia Shots
Offers immunizations for seasonal flu, H1N1 flu, pneumonia, college entrance as well as TB skin test.
- Community Alternatives Program for Disabled Adults (CAP/DA)
Program that allows elderly and disabled adults ages 18 and up to receive support services in their own home.
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For Men |
- Clinic Services
Many clinical services are targeted for prevention and treatment of communicable diseases.
- Male Involvement
A federally funded program to reduce adolescent pregnancy by offering an education series to men between the ages of 13 and 28.
- Male's Place
Program aims to provide life skills and other help to 12-18-year-olds so they will develop into responsible adults.
- Travel Clinic - 'travMeck'
The 'trav MECK' Foreign Travel Clinic is equipped to provide a number of key services for the tourist or business-person including pre-travel advice and travel related prescriptions.
- Hispanos Saludables
This is a program for Hispanic adults that addresses nutrition and physical activity in an effort to reduce risk for obesity, heart disease and diabetes.
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For Women |
- Clinic Services
Many clinical services are targeted for prevention and treatment of communicable diseases.
- Breast and Cervical Cancer Screenings
Screenings available to women 18-64 years of age Immunizations.aspx
- Immunization Clinic: including Flu and Pneumonia Shots
Offers immunizations for seasonal flu, H1N1 flu, pneumonia, college entrance as well as TB skin test.
- Travel Clinic - 'travMeck'
The 'trav MECK' Foreign Travel Clinic is equipped to provide a number of key services for the tourist or business-person including pre-travel advice and travel related prescriptions.
- Family Planning Clinic
Provides comprehensive family planning & reproductive health services including pregancy testing, birth control, counseling and pelvic/breast exams.
- Hispanos Saludables
This is a program for Hispanic adults that addresses nutrition and physical activity in an effort to reduce risk for obesity, heart disease and diabetes.
- Maternity Care Coordination
Also known as the "Baby Love" program, works with pregnant women to help ensure a healthy birth by assessing the woman's needs and referring them to available community resources.
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Smart Start @Home
The goal of Smart Start @ Home is to promote a healthy preganancy, providing parenting skills, linking families to needed resources, and improving healthy life choices.
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For Childcare Providers |
- Child Care Nurse Consultant
Nurse provides communicable disease follow-up as well as education and consultation regarding child health and safety issues in child care facilities.
- Child Care Health Consultants
Healthcare professionals can assist child care centers in establishing policies and procedures for health/safety emergencies, provide health education and wellness programs, and conduct childcare staff trainings.
- Healthy Futures-Starting in the Kitchen
Program developed to address and prevent pediatric obesity by providing instruction for cooks at large child care centers
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For Healthcare Professionals |
- Public Health Grand Rounds
Offers continuing education on a variety of public health topics is provided to health professionals at facilities throughout the County.
- Healthcare Provider Alerts
View recent health alerts and sign up to receive alerts via email or fax.
- Reporting a Disease
View requirements and phone numbers for reporting communicable diseases.
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