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"CHI St. Joseph's Health Community Health provides a wide range of programs that promote health throughout the lifespan. We are committed to improving health and wellness throughout Hubbard County and beyond." —MARLEE MORRISON, PHN, CHI ST. JOSEPH'S HEALTH COMMUNITY HEALTH DIRECTOR O ur services focus on improved wellness for all ages. Serving as the public health agent for Hubbard County, Minnesota, CHI St. Joseph's Health Community Health nurses and staff work to deliver wellness, education, and outreach to area communities. Take a look at our programs: Child and Teen Checkups are available for children and adolescents up to 21 years old who are enrolled in Medical Assistance. 218.237.5478 Through the Maternal Child Health Program, we visit pregnant women at home and provide prenatal monitoring and education. 218.237.5464 Healthy Families Home Visiting Program provides support and encouragement for new families. The program begins during pregnancy and continues through age 3. Participating families learn how babies develop and receive guidance from public health nurses and community health workers on how to create a safe, caring home for children. 218.237.5464 Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is a nutrition program that provides healthy food vouchers, health screenings, and nutrition education to income-eligible pregnant and postpartum women, infants up to age one, and children ages one to five. WIC clinics are held at Community Health in Park Rapids, as well as once a month at the Laporte Public School. 218.237.5464 The Statewide Health Improvement Partnership (SHIP) is a Minnesota Department of Health program that partners with organizations throughout the state, including CHI St. Joseph's Health, to make it easier for community members to live healthy lifestyles through initiatives like community gardens, public access to fresh fruits and vegetables, and workplace wellness programs. 218.237.5464 The Building Blocks of a Healthy Community Back row: Diane Brophy, Sandy Henry, Kristen Partlow, Marlee Morrison, Joe Johnson, Amy Morris, Colleen Gartner, Nora Simpson, Catherine Jones. Front: Jodi Gruchow, Heather Ellenson, Chelsea Tufts, Angie Graham. Not pictured: Lynsey Andrews, Dana Kocka. CHI St. Joseph's Health Community Health believes that preventing disease, protecting your health, and promoting wellness are vital in creating healthy communities. CHI St. Joseph's Health | www.CHISJH.org 8