Adult Health
Case Management
Provides assistance to individuals who desire to gain access to services, authorize and coordinate services provided through the Minnesota Department of Human Services waivered services, monitor the delivery of services adjusting them to meet the individual’s continuing needs and advocate for the right of the individual to assure his or her health safety.
Agency: Polk County Social Services
Contact: 218.281.3127
Agency: Polk County Public Health
Contact: 218.281.3385
Health Care Programs
Preventive care and disease management keeps people healthy and saves the state precious resources. DHS offers programs that provide care for the well-being of eligible Minnesotans. People who live in Minnesota may qualify for Minnesota Health Care Programs. You must meet program eligibility rules including income limits to qualify.
o Learn basic eligibility rules for:
- Adults who have a disability or are blind
- Children under 21 who have a disability or are blind
- People with disabilities who are employed
- People who need home care
- People who need help paying nursing home costs
- People who need help with Medicare costs
- Noncitizens
o Find out how to apply for coverage
- Get answers to common questions from new applicants
- Read your general appeal rights (PDF) and use this appeal form DHS-0033 if you disagree with an eligibility decision
Agency: Polk County Social Services
Contact: 218.281.3127
Personal Care Assistance
Personal care assistance services help a person with day-to-day activities in their home and community. PCAs help people with activities of daily living, health-related procedures and tasks, observation and redirection of behaviors and instrumental activities of daily living for adults.
Agency: Polk County Public Health
Contact: 218.281.3385
Adult Immunizations
Immunizations are available in the office by appointment for adults 19 and older who are eligible for the Uninsured and Underinsured Adult Vaccines Program. Eligibility includes those who are uninsured or those who are insured but vaccines are not covered. Immunizations are also provided to adults on a state-funded insurance plan.
Agency: Polk County Public Health
Contact: 218.281.3385
Foot Care Clinics
Polk County Public Health provides foot care at several Polk County locations including: East Grand Forks Senior Center, Crookston Golden Link Senior Center, Good Samaritan Society, and PCPH McIntosh office. Contact our office for more information.
Agency: Polk County Public Health
Contact: 218.281.3385
Health Promotion
Improve the health of individuals and communities through education, behavioral change, and environmental improvement.
Agency: Polk County Public Health
Contact: 218.281.3385
MNsure
MNsure is a marketplace where Minnesotans can shop, compare and choose health insurance coverage that meets their needs. MNsure is the only place where consumers can qualify for financial help either through federal tax credits or through MinnesotaCare and Medical Assistance. ICCC has a certified navigator on site to assist with applications. Click here to apply.
Agency: Inter-County Community Council
Contact: 218.796.5144 ext. 6 or Toll-Free: 1.888.778.4008
Agency: MNsure
Contact: 1.855.366.7873
ApplyMN - Assistance Application
Use ApplyMN to get help paying for family planning (birth control, etc), long term care (like a nursing home), or other medical expenses.
Agency: Minnesota Department of Human Services
Contact: 651.431.4049
Statewide Health Improvement Partnership (SHIP)
Across the state, public health and communities are working together through the Statewide Health Improvement Partnership (SHIP) to expand opportunities for active living, health eating, and tobacco-free living. Healthy communities create opportunities for all Minnesotans to live longer, healthier lives. When we make healthy choices easier and available for everyone, we support better health for all.
Agency: Polk County Public Health
Contact: 218.281.3385
Agency: Minnesota Department of Health
Contact: 651.201.5000
Home and Community Based Services
Polk County Social Services provides a range of services for adults and children who need assistance to remain living in their homes and community with the maximum level of independence possible. These services are provided under a variety of waiver and other programs that vary as to the population served and eligibility criteria.
Agency: Polk County Social Services
Contact: 218.281.3127
Adult Protection
Adult protective services provides assessment and protective services to vulnerable adults who may be experiencing abuse or neglect.
Agency: Polk County Social Services
Contact: 218.281.3127
Adult Health Screenings
On site health screenings offered to businesses in Polk County including height, weight, body mass index (BMI), blood pressure, LDL and HDL (full lipid panel), total blood cholesterol and fasting blood sugar. We also offer adult health screenings in the public health office and at worksites. Please contact for prices and availability.
Agency: Polk County Public Health
Contact: 218.281.3385
Smoking Cessation - Help to stop smoking!
Tools to help you stop tobacco use and smoking.
Agency: QuitLine
Contact: 1.888.354.7526
Internal Medicine
Internal Medicine is the medical specialty dealing with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult diseases.
Agency: RiverView Health
Contact: 218.281.9200
Direct Laboratory Access (DLA)
Direct Laboratory Access (DLA) is offered for those who desire to further monitor lab values between regular health care provider visits. If individuals have found that their insurance or Medicare coverage does NOT pay for a screening test or wants testing for a personal condition, Direct Lab Access may offer that option. This service is not a substitute for ongoing health care with a health care provider. DLA provides you with the opportunity to take a more active role in health care decisions by enabling individuals to select laboratory testing from a limited test menu. Payment by cash or check is done at the time of collection.
Agency: RiverView Health
Contact: 218.281.9200
Clinics & Hospitals in Polk County, MN:
Altru Clinic - Crookston
Contact: 218.281.9100
RiverView Clinic - East Grand Forks
Contact: 218.773.1390
Altru Clinic - Erskine
Contact: 218.687.5317
Altru Clinic - Fertile
Contact: 218.945.6064
RiverView Clinic - Fertile
Contact: 218.945.6695