The Whitley County Health Department provides many clinical services utilizing a staff of trained professionals that have many years of public health experience. These professionals included: Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses, Nutritionists, Health Educators, Social Workers, Community Outreach Workers and contract Physicians. Registered Nurses provide a multitude of services in each school in Whitley County. Medicaid, CHA and Bluegrass are billed. Other service fees may be assessed based on income and number in household.
All Services are available by appointment
Immunizations Services-
Infants, children, adolescents and adults should be protected from vaccine preventable diseases. Immunizations in include Hepatitis B, Tetanus, Diphtheria, Polio, Whooping Cough, Chickenpox, Measles, Mumps, Rotavirus, Meningitis, Rubella, Hib, Influenza and Pneumonia.
In the fall, special clinics are set up throughout the community to provide Influenza vaccine (Flu shots). Special arrangements are made through the Clerical Supervisor for this service.
Tuberculosis-
TB skin Testing is now available. A return visit is required within 72 hours to check the test.
If infection is suspected, screening for the tuberculosis can be provided through a chest x-ray and a physician's evaluation. Treatment for disease or infection is available with a physician's order. Contact investigation is provided where necessary.
Sexually Transmitted Diseases-
Counseling, screening, and treatment are available, including HIV counseling and screening. Call for more information.
Chronic Disease Program-
The health department clinic staff can monitor blood pressure and glucose. Trained professionals provide counseling and education services on hypertension and diabetes with emphasis on weight management, exercise and healthy lifestyles.
Women's Health/Cancer Screening-
Nurses who have been trained to do PAP Tests a Clinical Breast Exams are available. We will assist you with scheduling Mammograms. Many women will qualify for a FREE or Low Cost Mammogram.
Early, Periodic, Screening and Diagnostic Testing (EPSDT)-
Examinations are provided for well children. The services include physicals, developmental testing, lead screening, hearing, vision, basic urine testing, anemia blood tests. Information is available on nutrition safety, parenting, and normal child development. Medicaid, CHA, and Bluegrass are accepted as payment. Charges for others are based on sliding fee scale that takes into account number in household and family income.
GIFTS (Giving Infants & Families Tobacco Free Start)
Pregnant and want a healthy baby? The Gifts Program which is offered through the Whitley County Health Department for pregnant women who obtain our services. The program is designed to give the pregnant mother and her baby the best GIFTS of all a healthy beginning. Every woman wants to have a healthy baby. Tobacco use during pregnancy can be harmful to the baby. It will take more than will power to quit tobacco...it takes support from your health care provider, your family and your friends to help you break the addiction. GIFTS will support you and your family by: Helping you set a quit date, providing tips to deal with cravings and withdrawal, suggesting ways that family and friends can help you, offering strategies to cope with stress, providing ongoing encouragement from your GIFTS supporter, offering gifts to reward your involvement in the program, and supporting family members who want to quit tobacco. Interested in this Program? Call Danielle Jackson (Gift Supporter).
Family Planning Services-
Includes the initial or annual exam by a physician and all supplies. Fees are based on a sliding scale. Included services are: Oral contraceptives, Diaphragm, Contraceptive Injection, and patches. Other limited services are available upon request and based on the physician's recommendation. We bill all insurances.
WIC Services-
WIC is a food supplement program to assist women, infants and children. If you are pregnant or have a child in your household under the age of 5 years you may qualify for the WIC program.
Other Services-
The Health Department also offers a car seat loan program, administers the vital statistics program for Whitley County (birth and death registration) and, in conjunction with UK Medical Center, offers a genetics clinic every three months.
