Family Health
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
School Health
Polk County Public Health contracts with school districts to provide pre-school screenings, hearing and vision screenings, school health services, health education and technical assistance with immunization review and requirements.
Agency: Polk County Public Health
Contact: 218.281.3385
Child and Teen Check-Ups are well child visits for children ages birth through 20 eligible for Medical Assistance and Minnesota Care.
They include:
- Vision and hearing check
- Laboratory tests, including lead, blood and urine as needed
- Immunizations if needed
- A complete head to toe physical assessment
- Health education and counseling about healthy lifestyles
- Nutrition assessment
- Developmental assessment
Contact: 218.281.3385
Follow Along Program
When do kids start talking and walking? The Follow Along Program is about child development. It lets you know if your child is playing, talking, growing, moving, and acting like other children the same age.
Agency: Polk County Public Health
Contact: 218.281.3385
Family Home Visiting
Polk County Public Health offers home visits to families with children under the age of 3 when there is an identified need.
Agency: Polk County Public Health
Contact: 218.281.3385
Nurse Family Partnership
Nurse-Family Partnership is a free, voluntary program that partners first-time mothers with nurses. The goal is to have healthy pregnancies, improve child health and development, and become more economically sufficient.
Agency: Nurse Family Partnership
Contact: 1.866.864.5226
Agency: Polk County Public Health
Contact: 218.281.3385
Prenatal Education
A public health nurse can work with you one-on-one in the community or in your home to provide education for a healthy pregnancy. Education will include physical and emotional changes during pregnancy, how to prepare for labor and birth, breastfeeding, newborn care, and growth and development.
Agency: Polk County Public Health
Contact: 218.281.3385
Post-partum/Newborn Visits
A public health nurse will visit you in the community after you return home with your baby. The nurse will assess baby’s growth and development, answer any questions you may have and will connect you to community resources available to you.
Agency: Polk County Public Health
Contact: 218.281.3385
Child Passenger Car Seat Distribution & Education
Polk County Public Health provides education for choosing the right child safety restraint and instructions for correct use. Free car seats are available through Public Health to eligible Medical Assistance and MinnesotaCare members.
Agency: Polk County Public Health
Contact: 218.281.3385
Agency: Safe Kids Grand Forks
Contact: 701.780.1489
Dental Fluoride
Fluoride/Dental Varnishing prevents new cavities from forming and helps stop cavities that have already started. Fluoride/Dental varnishing is available by appointment at Polk County Public Health.
Agency: Polk County Public Health
Contact: 218.281.3385
Blood Lead Tests
Lead poisoning can cause learning, behavior and health problems in young children. Lead can cause high blood pressure and kidney damage in adults. Lead testing is available on Public Health days or by appointment. High lead case management available as needed.
Agency: Polk County Public Health
Contact: 218.281.3385
Breastfeeding
Provide support and resources for mothers and families. Individual, peer, and group support available.
Agency: Polk County Public Health
Contact: 218.281.3385
Agency: Polk County Breastfeeding Coalition
Contact: 218.281.3385
Sexual Health Nurse Practitioner on staff. Sexual Health clinic and walk-ins available. Provides:
- Pregnancy testing and counseling
- Birth control options (condoms, pills, Depo shot, Implant & IUD) & Sexual Health Education
- Routine Gynecological Exams and Breast Exams
- Cervical Caner Screening
- Sexually Transmitted Infection Screening, diagnosis, and treatment (chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV, Hep C)
- Emergency Contraception
- Condoms
Agency: Polk County Public Health
Contact: 218.281.3385
Help Me Grow
Program designed for children with special needs such as speech delays, movement problems or learning disabilities. Provide coordination of services such as physical therapy, speech therapy, early childhood special education or any other needed services to help children develop.
Agency: Help Me Grow
Contact: 1.800.693.4769
Child Immunizations
Immunizations are available in the office by appointment to children 0-18 who are eligible for the Minnesota Vaccines for Children Program. Eligibility includes those who are uninsured, have insurance through a state-funded plan or privately insured but vaccines are not covered.
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
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
WIC is a special supplemental nutrition and breastfeeding program for Women, Infants and Children. It provides healthy food, nutrition education, counseling, health information, and referrals to health and other social services.
Agency: Polk County Public Health
Contact: 218.281.3385
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
SNAP, formerly known as Food Stamps, helps Minnesotans with low incomes get the food they need for nutritious and well-balanced meals. The program provides support to help stretch your household food budget. It is not intended to meet all of your household’s food needs. It is a supplement. If you are approved for SNAP, you can use your benefits at many stores, farmers markets and senior dining sites. Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) debit cards are used to make food purchases. Click here to apply.
Agency: Inter-County Community Council
Contact: 218.796.5144
Agency: Tri-Valley Opportunity Council, Inc.
Contact: 1.800.584.7020
Agency: Polk County Social Services
Contact: 218.281.3127
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
Families use ApplyMN to apply for cash assistance, child care assistance, emergency help, and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.
Agency: Minnesota Department of Human Services
Contact: 651.431.4049
Voice and Choice Network
The Family Voice and Choice Network through Tri-Valley Opportunity Council, Inc. is available for parents and families who are dealing with tough situations. The mission of the program is to build strong families, connect people and resources and strengthen communities.
Agency: Tri-Valley Opportunity Council, Inc.
Contact: 1.800.584.7020
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
Family Health
Family practice physicians provide basic health care to all members of a family. Appointments can be made for routine annual exams, well-child visits, or acute (short-term treatment for an injury or episode of illness) care.
Agency: RiverView Health Clinic
Contact: 218.281.9200
Obstetrics (OB)
Ease the cares of pregnancy, childbirth and infancy when you choose an experienced, nearby family doctor and hospital. You are assured, with only rare exceptions that the same doctor you have chosen to follow every detail of your pregnancy will be at hand when it is time to deliver your baby.
Agency: RiverView Health Clinic & Hospital
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
Essentia Health Clinic - Fosston
Contact: 218.435.1212