Health Services Screening

The Nursing Division of Crawford County Public Health offers the following health screening services, for a nominal fee, however no one is denied service for inability to pay.

Head Checks

Nurses are usually available from 8—9 AM Monday thru Friday to screen students who have been excluded from school. Hair must be clean and dry to effectively check the head. The health department nurses must adhere to each school policy. Lice shampoo is available for purchase. We currently charge $15 for a head check. We can bill Medicaid or Medicaid Managed Careplans for this service.

Blood Pressure Screening

Blood pressure screening is available at any time whenever a nurse is available. Records are kept in our office to monitor for changes. These records may be shared with your family physician for treatment purposes. We currently charge $10 for this service.

Visual Examinations

The nursing staff works with our local Children’s Services Board and Juvenile Court Department to provide basic health screening of children under their care. These screenings are available by appointment. We charge $15 and can bill Medicaid for this service.

HIV/STD Testing & Treatment

Affordable reproductive healthcare for men and women ages 13 and older.  This clinic provides reproductive health exams and screenings, free condoms and reduced cost birth control, free or reduced cost STD & HIV testing, reproductive life planning, pregnancy testing, and HPV vaccinations.  Hours are by appointment only.  To schedule an appointment, call (888)333-9416 toll-free.    Costs:  discounted rates, Medicare, Medicaid, & most private insurance accepted.