UnityPoint Health – Visiting Nurse Association

• American Academy of Family Physicians
• American Academy of Pediatrics
• American Association for Homecare
• APHA - American Public Health Association
• Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention
• Cover the Uninsured
• Depression during or after pregnancy
• Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics Online
• Hawk-i (Healthy and Well Kids in Iowa)
• HIV Care/Treatment Resources
• HIV Risk Information
• I-Smile Dental Home Initiative
• Insurance Plans/Coverage
• Iowa Department of Public Health
• National Adult Immunization Awareness
• National Breast Cancer Awareness
• National Family Caregivers Association
• National HIV Testing Resources
• National Infant Immunization Week 
• National Women's Health Information Center
• Prevent Child Abuse Iowa
• Safe Toys and Gifts
• State Hygienic Laboratory
• U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
• Vaccination Information for Healthcare Professionals
• Vaccines and Immunizations

Offers recommended immunizations for infants and children up to 18 years of age for uninsured and under-insured families who cannot afford to obtain the immunizations from a physician office. These clinics are a component of the Federal and State of Iowa Vaccine for Children Program. Contact the VNA office for eligibility criteria.

Provides a variety of services to at risk, uninsured and Medicaid children including education and screenings at WIC and VNA clinics and at area schools. Also provides referrals to dentists' offices and limited funding for children with dental needs. Sealant clinics conducted in Dubuque Community schools provide exams and sealants for second and third grade school children each year.

Hawki offers free or low-cost health care coverage through the state CHIP program designed for children ages 1-19 to ensure access to medical and dental care. Many families are unaware that Hawki exists, but they may qualify for coverage. The VNA's goal is to give every child in this community access to health care. Presumptive eligibility is offered for children needing health or dental coverage through either Medicaid or Hawki.

For more information, contact the VNA Hawki Outreach Coordinator at (563) 556-6200 ext. 1933 or call Hawki at 1-800-257-8563 with any questions regarding applications, eligibility or coverage.

Home visits are made by Family Advocates and/or social workers to families at increased risk for child abuse and/or neglect. Referrals are received through the VNA's own Perinatal Mother/Baby Program, Department of Human Services, and other community agencies. Program assists families in obtaining needed health care and social services in the community. This program is voluntary and the goal is to promote appropriate parenting and child care skills.

VNA coordinator assists doctors' offices with resources to ensure children are on track with age-appropriate physical and mental development. Also promotes screening for maternal depression which can affect a child's ability to grow and develop.

Supportive services, including assistance with personal cares and homemaking for low income elderly and chronically ill clients in their homes. Services are available on a sliding fee scale for those earning above low income guidelines or through the Dubuque County Public Health Services grant for those who qualify.

The VNA received a grant from the Dubuque Racing Association for the purchase of Tyvek suits to protect clients and staff from the spread of bed bugs in their home care programs.

Respite service allows caregivers time outside the home for errands or personal time away from care-giving responsibilities.

This program provides clients with assistance in budgeting and money management. Service enables many Representative Payee clients to remain living in the community instead of in a facility.

Provides Dubuque County with investigation service for reportable infectious diseases, client education, assistance with access to medical treatment and monitoring of medication treatment regime. Service is critical to limit spread of infectious disease and limit outbreaks.

Programs provide free and confidential testing, screening, follow-up counseling and referral. Includes risk assessment for Hepatitis C Testing and provides Hepatitis A and B vaccination. Education for clients on healthy practices to reduce risk for HIV and Hepatitis.

A VNA case manager is assigned to provide assistance to HIV-positive Iowa residents to access primary medical care and medications as well as identify and remove barriers to medical care. The focus is on ensuring access to insurance coverage for care and medication. Case managers will work closely with HIV-positive individuals on an individualized plan of care to ensure maximum health by regularly seeing a physician and taking prescribed medications.

Provides referrals and assistance to low income women over 50 years of age who meet program criteria and have no insurance to obtain pap smears and mammograms through community health providers.

Home visits are made by Family Advocates and/or social workers to families at increased risk for child abuse and/or neglect. Referrals are received through the VNA's own Perinatal Mother/Baby Program, Department of Human Services, and other community agencies. Program assists families in obtaining needed healthcare and social services in the community. This program is voluntary and the goal is to promote appropriate parenting and child care skills.

Focuses on ensuring that a child and his/her family's long term needs are addressed helping families establish a medical and dental "home" with a local provider. Helps families get health insurance coverage or with application for Iowa Medicaid or Hawki programs.

VNA coordinator assists doctors' offices with resources to ensure children are on track with age-appropriate physical and mental development. Also promotes screening for maternal depression which can affect a child's ability to grow and develop.

Program providing lead screening, case management, and cleaning services if needed, for families at risk for lead poisoning. Lead screenings are done at immunization clinics and on scheduled days at the VNA office. Contact the VNA office to schedule an appointment.

Assists families who qualify for Medicaid in setting up well child physicals, immunizations, dental care and other preventive medical and dental services in the community.

The purpose of the Women, Infants, Children (WIC) Program is to ensure women and children under five years of age maintain a healthy and strong lifestyle. Through this program, WIC can provide nutrition education, breastfeeding support, nutritious foods loaded to an eWIC card, and referrals to other services.

Individuals must qualify for the WIC program by meeting select criteria based upon being pregnant/postpartum/breastfeeding/have children under age 5, address, gross household income, and insurance coverage. To determine if you or someone you know are eligible for this program, call the Dubuque VNA office at (563) 556-6200.

Focuses on ensuring that a child and his/her family's long term needs are addressed by getting them into a medical and dental provider.

Offers periodic immunizations for infants and children for uninsured and underinsured families who cannot afford to obtain the immunizations from a physician office. These clinics are a component of the Federal and State of Iowa Vaccine for Children Program.

Provides a variety of services to both uninsured and Title XIX children for screenings through WIC and VNA Child Health clinics. Also provides referral and funding for children with emergent dental conditions. Provides screening and referrals at area preschools.

Program providing lead screening and case management for families at risk for lead poisoning. Lead screenings are done at all WIC clinics. A certified lead inspector is on staff to assist with detection of lead sources and education.

Early Periodic Screening Diagnosis and Treatment. Assist families who quality for Title XIX in setting up well child physicals, immunizations, dental care, and other needed medical services in the community.

Hawki offers free or low-cost health care coverage through the state CHIP program designed for children ages 1-19 to ensure access to medical and dental care. Many families are unaware that Hawki exists, but they may qualify for coverage. The VNA's goal is to give every child in this community access to health care. Presumptive eligibility is offered for children needing health or dental coverage through either Medicaid or Hawki. For more information, contact Hawki at 1-800-862-6133 with any questions regarding applications, eligibility or coverage.

Iowa's system for providing early intervention services. It is available to infants and toddlers from birth to age three who have a condition known to cause developmental delays if early intervention services are not provided or who are showing a developmental delay in one or more areas of development.

Offers health education and food supplement program for prenatal, postpartum and children zero to five years income eligible. Service provided in Clayton, Allamakee, Fayette, Howard and Winneshiek Counties.

Offers nurse to assist with education of child care staff in daycare centers and implement QRS (Quality Rating System).

• Home Care Aide and Homemaker Service - Supportive Services, including assistance with personal cares and homemaking to low income elderly and dependent clients in their homes.
• Adult Health Maintenance - Nursing care for medically needy individuals with stable chronic conditions who are no longer eligible for Medicare home care coverage but can be maintained at home with intermittent nursing visits.
• Foot Care Clinics - Nurses provide basic nail care, health assessments, teaching and referrals for seniors who need assistance with foot care.

Adult immunization programs including vaccination for influenza, tetanus and Hepatitis B and tuberculosis skin testing.

Home and phone visits, epidemiology client education, assistance with access to medical treatment and monitoring of medication treatment regime.

Offers health education and food supplement program for prenatal, postpartum and children 0-5 years income eligible. Service provided in Clayton, Allamakee, Fayette, Howard and Winneshiek Counties.