Senior Health

UPCOMING EVENT: SENIOR HEALTH FAIR

Wednesday, October 2nd 9-11:30am

Calvary Baptist Church – 803 E. Maple Leaf Dr., Mt. Pleasant

Health screenings will be provided for hearing, anxiety and depression, fall risk, and blood pressure. Flu and COVID vaccines will also be available for those who want them. We will showcase different community resources and provide refreshments and door prizes.

Here are some of the community organizations who will be at the Senior Health Fair: Addington Place, Advanced Home Healthcare, Concha Audiology, Community Action of Southeast Iowa, EveryStep Hospice, Family Medicine of Mount Pleasant, Fellowship Cup, Henry County Health Center, Hillcrest Family Services, ISU Extension & Outreach, LifeLine, Meals by Nutrimos, Milestones Area Agency on Aging, REC Center, RSVP, SEIBUS, Senior Life Solutions, SHIIP, Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center Mental Health Services, VA Services, and of course us! Henry County Public Health!
Sponsored by the Enhance Henry County Community Foundation and Hy-Vee.

Happy Feet Program

Foot Care Program available by appointment on Monday afternoons from 1-4pm at the Public Health office. Call 319-385-0779 to make an appointment. The cost is $10 per visit and includes:

  • Foot Care: Assess feet, Trim nails, Moisturize skin
  • Referral to podiatry if needed
  • Blood Pressure Check
  • RN available to assist with diabetic patients

Disclaimers: Staff are NOT able to fix corns, calluses, ingrown nails. An appointment with a podiatrist or your provider is needed for this.

CARE LINKS Blood Pressure Program

The Home Blood Pressure Monitoring Program helps patients who need to monitor their blood pressure in between doctor appointments. Call 319-385-0779 to make an appointment and our staff will provide:

  • An automatic blood pressure monitor and batteries (free will donation)
  • Approximately 30 minutes of instruction, demonstration, and hypertension education
  • Handouts including a blood pressure log booklet
  • Assessment of any other needs
  • At least 1 follow-up call

We can also help you with:

  • Finding and connecting to community resources and services
  • Providing medication education
  • Navigating your health care needs
  • Helping fill out paperwork
  • Other things you need to improve your health!

Stepping On - Fall Prevention Program

Coming this fall – more details coming soon!

Call us at 319-385-0779 for more information on any of our programs.