Programs

ADULT HEALTH PROGRAMS

Adult Health Clinic

• The Adult Health Clinic is for men and women 21 years and older for a complete physical. This service is by appointment only.

• Cancer Control Program (CCP) is a referral service providing diagnostic and treatment services for persons who are suspected of having or are diagnosed with cancer. Eligibility based on income.

Communicable Disease

• TB, AIDS, Hepatitis Testing and other Communicable Diseases, provides counseling and assistance in accessing medical and support services.

Eye Services

• A financial screening for eyeglasses is available with an appointment every Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. This service is sponsored by NC Commission of the Blind.

General Clinic

• The general clinic provides blood pressure, blood sugars, weight, and immunization checks per patient’s request. Other lab work is provided per doctor’s request. No appointments necessary for these services.

•  Sexually Transmitted Disease STD’s Clinic provides testing for a variety of sexually transmitted disease. Educational counseling and preventive measures are included. Treatment for certain STD’s is provided at no charge.

WOMEN'S HEALTH PROGRAMS
The Women’s Health program provides health care screening services and routine examinations.

Breast & Cervical Cancer Control Program (BCCCP)

• Clinic is held each month. Women age 50 and older. Includes a physical examination and referral for a mammogram. Eligibility based on income.

• Cancer Control Program (CCP) is a referral service providing diagnostic and treatment services for persons who are suspected of having or are diagnosed with cancer. Eligibility based on income.

Family Planning

• This service provides physical examinations, counseling, birth control methods and lab tests. Fee based on family size and income if not Medicaid eligible. Insurance is accepted. Family Planning is an appointment only service.

Pregnancy Testing
•  Provides counseling, testing, and referrals.

Pre and Post Prenatal Services

• Childbirth classes provide education to pregnant women on the important aspects of prenatal care and the labor and delivery processes.

• Parenting Classes provide education to pregnant women and new mothers about basic baby care, growth and development through baby’s first year.

• The Breastfeeding Support Project is assembled of classes, books, video tapes, breast pumps, one-on-one instruction and support are provided for women who would like to, or are currently, breastfeeding.

• Maternity Care Coordination (MCC) is a program coordinated by a registered nurse for prenatal patients who need help with access to medical, social, educational or other services in the community.

• Newborn Postpartum Home Visits are made by a registered nurse to new mothers 2-3 weeks from delivery. These visits include physical assessment of mother and infant and referrals to needed services.

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
Promotes and protects public health through routine inspection of restaurants, motels, schools, swimming pools, day cares, etc. proper design and inspection of sewage disposal systems.

HEALTH EDUCATION
Health Education services are provided to promote healthy lifestyles. Health educators and other staff provide counseling for individual clients and programs for schools, community groups and businesses.

• Partnership for Health-Healthy Carolinians is a grass roots organization whose mission is to work with citizens to identify the health needs of our community and develop local solutions to promote health. The organization works primarily through various health focused task forces made up of community volunteers. The current task forces include Healthy Lifestyles, Teen Pregnancy Prevention and Tobacco Prevention. These groups meet monthly and address issues in various ways, from physical changes in the community like a new walking trail to policy changes like advocating for a 100% Tobacco Free School System. All task forces are open to the public and invite concerned citizens to get involved by joining and participating in creating a healthier community. The Partnership is a certified Healthy Carolinians organization and works with the State of North Carolina to address the states 2010 initiatives. For more information please contact:

Ray Johnson, Director
Swain County Partnership for Health
45 Plateau Street
Bryson City, NC 28713
828-488-4268

• Childbirth Classes provides education to pregnant women on the important aspects of prenatal care and the labor and delivery processes.

• Parenting Classes provides education to pregnant women and new mothers about basic baby care, growth and development through baby’s first year.

• Breastfeeding Support Project assembles classes, books, video tapes, breast pumps, one-on-one instruction and support are provided for women who would like to, or are currently, breastfeeding.

• Women’s, Infants and Children (WIC) is a supplemental food program for women, infants and children. You may be eligible if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have a child less than 5 years of age.

CHILD HEALTH
Child Health is a referral service for uninsured children birth through 21 years of age to Sylva Pediatrics for routine checkups only. Authorizations for appointment are made by Swain County Health Department Staff.

• Child Service Coordination is a tracking program for infants and children showing evidence of risk for developmental, social, or medical problems.

• Immunization Tracking and Services provides services for the purpose of tracking children birth through 2 years of age. It will insure compliance of the required immunization schedule and required childhood immunizations at designated intervals of life. Also provides adolescent and adult immunizations upon request or as recommended.

• Car Seat Safety: The Department has two Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians and one trained advocate who teaches parents about proper installation for compliance with the N.C. Child Restraint and Seat Belt laws. Appointments are scheduled on an individual basis.

• School Health provides screening and health-related education services to schools for immunizations, vision, scoliosis and any other health topics.

• Health Check Outreach Program follows Medicaid eligible children who are due or past due for physicals. Provides assistance with scheduling doctor appointments and refers to other agencies as needed.

• Smart Start program provides nursing services, immunizations, dental, MTI vision screenings, etc., and education programs for children, teachers and parents in daycares. Welcome Baby packages distributed during home visits to Swain County expectant mothers. Fluoride Varnish applications to children 1-5 years old.

• Children’s Special Health Services (Referral Services)- this program provides comprehensive treatment services for persons under the age of 21 with specific conditions. Patients must be Medicaid eligible. However, this program covers some services that Medicaid does not.

COMMUNITY ALTERNATIVES PROGRAM FOR DISABLED ADULTS (CAP/DA)
Program provides services to elderly and disabled adult residents facing Nursing Facility Care, enabling them to remain safely and independently at home as long as possible. Includes basic household tasks, meal preparation, personal care, must be Medicaid eligible. For more information call (828) 488-3792.

• Health Watch Service is a telephone alert system for emergency response.

• Home and Community Care Block Grant program provides services to individuals 60 years of age or older. The services include basic household tasks, meal preparation and personal care services. Individual does not have to be Medicaid eligible.