Washakie
County
Public Health/Ambulance Service
The Public Health/Ambulance Complex was completed in April, 2002.
1007 Robertson Avenue,
Suite 104
Worland, WY 82401
Public Health 307-347-3278 * Family Planning 307-347-3866 *
Ambulance 307-347-9191
Lori Schaal, Nursing manager lori.schaal@health.wyo.gov
Washakie County Public Health is a state/county agency with the mission "to protect and enhance the health and well-being of all citizens." We do this by offering nursing services in clinic settings, to individuals, families or groups. Services are available to all citizens of Washakie County regardless of race, national origin, age, religion, color, sex, disability, or ability to pay. Fees are assessed for some services on a sliding scale and can be paid for by Medicare/Medicaid, private insurance, or individually. Donations are appreciated.
Primary goals of Public Health are to:
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Promote healthy behaviors |
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Prevent the spread of disease |
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Inform and educate people about health issues |
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Help people find the services they need |
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Work with others in the community to identify and solve health concerns |
One risk factor for our youth is teen pregnancy. Washakie Family Planning, sponsored by Washakie County Public Health, provides services to help prevent unintended pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases.
The Family Planning staff members develop a rapport of open, confidential communication, while encouraging family and parental involvement, to educate sexually active teens. They also work to heighten awareness and responsibility of male partners, as well as acting as advocates for youth in potentially dangerous situations.
In addition, Washakie County Public Health utilizes the Best Beginnings and Nurse Family Partnership (NFP) programs to lessen the impact of teen pregnancy on both the babies and teen parents. These programs were developed to institute a comprehensive, coordinated, community-based system of prenatal and parenting services. This assures early and continued medical care and coordination of services appropriate for the pregnant woman and her family. Services available include:
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Financial assistance for eligible women |
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Referrals to appropriate community resources |
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Educational materials related to pregnancy and child care |
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Expectant Parent Classes |
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Home visits for moms and babies |
Other Public Health services include:
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Immunizations for children & adults (required and recommended vaccines) |
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Communicable Disease Screening (outbreak investigation and control) |
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Adult Health (counseling for disease prevention/health education, health assessments, medication instruction, foot care, and referrals) |
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LT 101 Screening (assessments for nursing home placement and for the Home and Community |
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Safe Kids Car Seat Program (car seats available for purchase at reduced cost for qualifying families) |
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Financial Assistance (applications for limited emergency health assistance and presumptive Medicaid eligibility for pregnant women) |
Our staff consists of:
Dr. Beach Graham, County
Health Officer
Lori Schaal, RN, Nursing Manager
Virginia Basse, APN
Bert Seaman, RN
Amanda Heinemeyer, RN
Patty Harrington, RN
Mavis Welfl, RN
Kami Neighbors, Response Coordinator
Jeanne Hejtmanek, Health Educator
Nancy Patrick, Office Manager
Marcia Craft, Office Assistant
JoAnn Patrick, Office Assistant
Ambulance Director is
Mike Bryant
Assistant Director is Gard Ferguson
Updated June 3, 2009