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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
Susan Harrington, Director
951-358-7036
4065 County Circle Drive, Riverside, CA 92503
Web: www.rivcoph.org
PUBLIC
HEALTH |
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SERVICES PROVIDED |
ELIGIBILITY/FEES |
LOCATION | CONTACT |
Primary
Care: Education: Smoking, obesity, asthma, hypertension, diabetes, other life style behaviors. |
Everyone is eligible for Primary Care Services. Medi-Cal, CHDP Treatment, and private insurance
are accepted. Non-Medi-Cal patients are screened financially for Medi-Cal,
and MISP eligibility. |
All
clinic facilities. See Family Care Center locations. Call for Family Care Center appointments and walk-in clinic hours. |
Your local Family Care Center |
Urgent
Care: |
Everyone is eligible for Urgent Care Services. Medi-Cal, CHDP Treatment, and private insurance are accepted. Non-Medi-Cal
patients are screened financially for Medi-Cal, and MISP eligibility.
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Riverside
Neighborhood Health Center 7140 Indiana Avenue Riverside, CA 92504 |
(951) 358-6035 Monday – Friday |
Pediatric
Immunizations: |
Pediatric
Immunization: For all children under the age of 18, parent or guardian
consent is required. Fees charged. |
All
clinic facilities. See Family Care Center locations. Call for Family Care Center appointments and walk-in clinic hours. |
Your local Family Care Center. (888) 246-5568 |
Anonymous
and Confidential HIV Testing: |
No restrictions on eligibility. (Age 12 or older-no parental consent required.) |
Visit the Riverside County HIV/AIDS Program for testing locations. Anonymous:
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HIV/AIDS
Primary Care: |
Services will be offered to those individuals with a confirmed HIV+ test, or who are exhibiting symptoms associated with an HIV infection, or people concerned about the possibility of having symptoms. All services are provided on a confidential basis. Fees are charged. Medi-Cal and private insurance are accepted. For other low income patient’s fees are based on an ability-to-pay determination with a sliding fee schedule, according to income. |
Riverside Neighborhood Health Center and Palm Springs Family Care Ctr. Family Care Center locations. Call for appointment. | AIDS Activities Program (800) 243-7275 |
Tuberculosis
Testing: |
For a suspected case or contact to an active case or for children: fees are charged. Medi-Cal and private insurance are accepted. For non-Medi-Cal low-income patients, fees are based on an ability-to-pay determination with a sliding fee schedule. No one is denied services due to an inability to pay. |
All clinic facilities. Family Care Center locations. Call for appointment. | Your local Family Care Center |
Tuberculosis
Clinic: Treatment of latent TB infection is also available. |
Limited to patients referred by Disease Control Services, private physicians, or hospitals. Fees charged. Medi-Cal and private insurance are accepted. For other low-income patients, fees are based on an ability-to-pay determination with a sliding fee schedule, according to income. No one is denied services due to an inability to pay. |
Appointments for physician evaluation coordinated by Disease Control. |
Local
Family Care Centers or TB Control at: (951) 358-5107 Your local Family Care Center |
Sexually
Transmitted Diseases (STD): |
No restrictions on eligibility. Parental consent required for children under 12 years of age (Age 12 or older - No parental consent required). Fees charged. Medi-Cal and private insurance are accepted. For other low-income patients, fees are based on an Ability-to-Pay determination, with sliding fee schedule. |
All clinic facilities. Family Care Center locations. | Your local Family Care Center |
Cervical
Dysplasia: |
Family P.A.C.T., Medi-Cal, CDP Treatment, sliding scale |
Corona, Hemet, Indio,
Lake Elsinore, Palm Springs, and Riverside Neighborhood Health Center. See Family Care Center locations. |
Your local Family Care Center |
Family
Planning: |
Family P.A.C.T. state only provider. Medi-Cal and private insurance are accepted. Non-Medi-Cal clients are financially screened for eligibility for State Family P.A.C.T./Federal family planning funding, whereby client fees are based on a sliding fee schedule according to income and family size. No parental consent required. |
All
Family Care Centers. Family Care Center locations. Call
for appointment. Teen Clinics: Jurupa, Hemet, Lake Elsinore, Riverside Neighborhood Health Center, and Palm Springs. |
Your local Family Care Center. Family Planning Program Administration |
Comprehensive
Perinatal Services Program: |
Open to all pregnant women. Fees charged. Medi-Cal and private insurance accepted. Presumptive Eligibility. |
All
clinic facilities. Family Care Center locations. Call for appointment. |
Your local Family Care Center |
| Child
Health Exams: History and physical examination, dental assessment, nutritional assessment, vision screening, hearing screening, blood and urine testing, TB testing, immunizations lead screening, health education, referral for follow-up diagnosis and treatment. |
Children from birth to 21 years of age who have Medi-Cal, Healthy Families and Healthy Kids. Also, children may qualify for CHDP funding according to family size and income. Any child attending a State licensed Preschool/HeadStart Program is eligible for an examination. Ability-to-pay (sliding fee) is available for low-income patients who provide proof of income. |
All
clinic facilities. Family Care Center locations. Call for appointment. |
Your local Family Care Center |
| Nutrition
Services: Nutrition screening, nutrition assessment, nutrition counseling (one-to-one); nutrition education follow up to clients/patients enrolled in one or more of several Department of Public Health Programs. |
Nutrition counseling is available on referral by a physician or other health care provider. Fees are charged. Medi-Cal, Healthy Families, Healthy Kids, CHDP Treatment Program and private insurance are accepted. | All Family Care Centers. Family Care Center locations. Call and ask for Nutritionist. | (951) 358-5311 |
Medical Nutrition Therapy Services: |
Services are available on referral by a physician or other health care provider.
Fees are charged. |
Nutrition Services are provided at local Family Care Centers and at other locations in the community. |
Appointments: See Family Care Center Listing for local Nutritionist Contact Information or visit:
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Cancer
Screening: |
All women eligible at age 18 or older. Children under 18 need parental consent. Medi-Cal and private insurance are accepted. Non-Medi-Cal patients are screened financially for Medi-Cal or MISP eligibility, CDP.Ability-to-Pay (sliding scale) is available for low-income patients providing proof of income, BCEDP. |
All clinic facilities. Family Care Center locations. | Your local Family Care Center |
FAMILY
CARE CENTER LOCATION, HOURS, PHONES |
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CLINIC SITE |
SERVICES PROVIDED |
INFORMATION | |
Banning
Family Care Center Appointments: 1-800-720-9553
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Primary care, family planning, pregnancy testing and counseling, perinatal care, cancer screening, colposcopy, sexually transmitted diseases, adult and pediatric immunizations, tuberculosis skin testing, well child care, and nutrition. |
Monday
- Thursday Friday Call for an appointment |
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Blythe Family Health Clinic This clinic is contracted by the county to provide services in this area. |
Primary care, family planning, pregnancy testing and counseling, comprehensive perinatal care, cancer screening, sexually transmitted disease, adult and pediatric immunizations, tuberculosis clinic, tuberculosis skin testing, HIV antibody testing, well-child care and nutrition. | Monday – Friday Call for an appointment
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Corona
Family Care Center Appointments: 1-800-720-9553 |
Primary care, family planning, pregnancy testing and counseling, perinatal care, cancer screening, colposcopy, sexually transmitted diseases adult and pediatric immunizations, tuberculosis skin testing, well child care and nutrition. |
Monday
- Thursday Friday Call for an appointment |
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Hemet
Family Care Center Appointments: 1-800-720-9553 |
Primary care, family planning, pregnancy testing and counseling, cancer screening, colposcopy, perinatal care, sexually transmitted diseases, adult and pediatric immunizations, tuberculosis skin testing, well child care, HIV antibody testing, nutrition, emergency contraception, teen clinic, basic dermatology. |
Monday
- Thursday Friday Call for information |
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Indio
Family Care Center Appointments: 1-800-720-9553 |
Primary care, family planning, pregnancy testing and counseling, comprehensive perinatal care, cancer screening, colposcopy, sexually transmitted diseases, adult and pediatric immunizations, tuberculosis clinic, tuberculosis skin testing, and nutrition. |
Monday
- Thursday Friday Call for an appointment |
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Jurupa
Family Care Center Appointments: 1-800-720-9553 |
Primary care, family planning, pregnancy testing and counseling, perinatal care, cancer screening, sexually transmitted diseases, adult and pediatric immunizations, tuberculosis skin testing, well child care, nutrition and teen clinic. |
Monday
- Thursday Friday Call for an appointment |
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Lake
Elsinore Family Care Center Appointments: 1-800-720-9553 |
Primary care, family planning, pregnancy testing and counseling, perinatal care, cancer screening, colposcopy, sexually transmitted diseases, adult and pediatric immunizations, tuberculosis skin testing, well child care, HIV testing, nutrition, colposcopy, emergency contraception, teen clinic. |
Monday
- Thursday Friday Call for an appointment |
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Mecca Family Health Clinic This clinic is contracted by the county to provide services in this area. |
Primary care, family planning, pregnancy testing and counseling, comprehensive perinatal care, cancer screening, sexually transmitted disease, adult and pediatric immunizations, tuberculosis clinic, tuberculosis skin testing, HIV antibody testing, well-child care and nutrition. Dental Services are also available. |
Monday – Friday |
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| Palm
Springs Family Care Center 1515 N. Sunrise Way Palm Springs, CA 92262 Phone #: (760) 778-2210 Nutritionist: (760) 778-2293 Appointments: 1-800-720-9553 |
Primary care, family planning pregnancy testing and counseling, comprehensive perinatal care, cancer screening, colposcopy, sexually transmitted disease, adult and pediatric immunizations, tuberculosis clinic, tuberculosis skin testing, well child care, nutrition, emergency contraception, HIV/AIDS primary care and antibody testing. | Monday
- Thursday Friday Call for an appointment |
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| Dr. Robert Bruce Reid/ Perris Health Clinic 308 E. San Jacinto Avenue Perris, CA 92570 Phone #: (951) 940-6700 FAX #: (951) 940-6726 Nutritionist: (951) 940-6702 Appointments: 1-800-720-9553 |
Primary care, family planning pregnancy testing and counseling, comprehensive perinatal care, cancer screening, sexually transmitted disease, adult and pediatric immunizations, tuberculosis clinic, tuberculosis skin testing, well child care, teen clinic, HIV antibody testing, emergency contraception. | Monday
- Thursday Friday Call for an appointment |
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Riverside
Neighborhood Health Center Appointments: 1-800-720-9553 Urgent Care: (951) 358-6035 |
Primary care, family planning, pregnancy testing and counseling, perinatal care, cancer screening, sexually transmitted diseases, adult and pediatric immunizations, tuberculosis clinic, tuberculosis skin testing, HIV antibody testing, HIV/AIDS primary care, well child care, nutrition and teen clinic. Urgent Care. |
Monday
- Thursday Friday Call for an appointment Urgent Care - Walk-in |
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Don Schroeder/ Rubidoux Family Care Center |
Primary care, family planning, pregnancy testing and counseling, perinatal care, cancer screening, sexually transmitted diseases, adult and pediatric immunizations, tuberculosis skin testing, tuberculosis clinic, well-child care, nutrition and teen clinic. Dental Services are also available at this site only. An Exclusive Care Diabetes Center of Excellence is also located at this facility. |
Monday
- Thursday Friday Call for an appointment |
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Temecula Neighborhood Healthcare This clinic is contracted by the county to provide services in this area. |
Primary care, family planning, pregnancy testing and counseling, comprehensive perinatal care, cancer screening, sexually transmitted disease, adult and pediatric immunizations, tuberculosis clinic, tuberculosis skin testing, HIV antibody testing, well-child care and nutrition. |
Monday – Friday Call for an appointment |
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| SERVICES PROVIDED | ELIGIBILITY/FEES | LOCATION | CONTACT |
Pediatric
Immunizations |
For all children under the age of 18, parent or guardian consent required. Low cost walk-in services at Family Care Centers. Medi-Cal not accepted. Low fee -maximum set per family. No one Is denied service due to inability to pay. Free immunizations are available at Outreach Clinics for children without a medical provider. |
All Family Care Centers. Call for appointments and walk-in clinic hours.Community Outreach Clinics offered throughout the County. | Local Family Care Center. Visit Disease Control web site for more info |
| School Audits (Public and Private) | Not Applicable | Scheduled by appointment. | Immunization
Coordinator: (951) 358-5568 |
| Perinatal Hepatitis B Prevention Program | Pregnant women with hepatitis B, their infants, and household members. | County-wide. Home visits. |
Perinatal Hepatitis B Program Coordinator at (951) 358-5107 |
| Adult
Immunizations Immunizations given for persons 18 years and older, including Tetanus, Flu, Pneumonia, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, and Immune Globulin for exposure to hepatitis A virus |
Individuals 18 years of age and older. Set fees charged. If job related, payment is due at time of service, unless a contract, voucher, or other arrangements for billing have been made. | Family Care Centers and Special Clinics | Local Family Care Centers or Disease Control Branch at (951) 358-5107 |
| Immunization
Registry The Immunization Registry is a confidential, computerized information system that manages information pertaining to immunizationsfor children living in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. The Immunization Registry provides better access to information for immunization records that may have been lost; helps prevent duplicate vaccinations; and through its reminder/recall system ensure more timely immunizations. |
Medical
providers providing immunizations to children 18 years of age and younge are eligible to access the entire immunization registry. Other agencies, including but not limited to, schools, family child care homes, foster care agencies, WIC service providers, and county welfare departments (CalWORKS), are eligible to access a limited version of the registry. Parents who would like to have their child's shot records entered into the Immunization Registry can contact the Immunization Registry at (951) 354-1400 for more information. There are no fees to participate but a computer with Internet access isrequired. |
County-wide | Immunization
Registry Program Help Desk: Information available at the Disease Control Website |
| SERVICES PROVIDED | ELIGIBILITY/FEES | LOCATION | CONTACT |
| Healthy
Children Connection (HCC) Provides nursing case management services in the Coachella Valley to pregnant women and young children. |
Pregnant women and/or families with young children. | Coachella Valley | Administration: Public Health Nurse: |
| Communicable
Disease Epidemiology: Investigates the causes of certain disease outbreaks (e.g., hepatitis, enterics, meningitis, etc.). Consultation & information on communicable diseases. |
Not Applicable | Countywide. | Communicable Disease Program at (951) 358-5107 Information is also available on the Disease Control Website |
| Tuberculosis
Testing Skin testing using the intradermal PPD. A return visit for reading is required. Chest X-ray evaluation for those with a positive reaction. Done for school/ work clearances, and TB exposures. |
Medi-Cal
and private insurance are accepted. For other patients, fees are based on
an Ability to Pay determination with a sliding fee schedule. No one is denied
services due to inability to pay. For work related testing: a set fee is charged. There is no sliding scale. Payment is due at the time of service unless contract, voucher, or other arrangements for billing have been made. |
All Family Care Centers. Call for appointment. |
Local Family Care Centers OR TB Program Manager at (951) 358-5107 |
Tuberculosis
Clinic Treatment of latent TB infection is also available |
Limited to patients referred by Disease Control Services, private physicians, or hospitals. Fees charged. Medi-Cal and private insurance accepted. For other patients, fees are based on an Ability-to-pay determination, with a sliding fee schedule, according to income. No one is denied services due to an inability to pay. |
Appointments for physician evaluation coordinated by Disease Control. | Program Manager at (951) 358-5107. |
| Sexually
Transmitted Diseases (STD) Examination and laboratory testing for Syphilis (any stage), Gonorrhea (any site), Chlamydia including LGV, education, treatment, and investigation of contacts. |
Parental consent required for children under 12 years of age. No restrictions on eligibility. (Age 12 or older - No parental consent is required.) Fees charged. Medi-Cal and private insurance accepted. | All Family Care Centers.Call for appointment. | Local Family Care Centers. |
Syphillis Outreach Program: |
Ages 12 or older- No parental consent is required. Walk-in, free and confidential screening | Syphillis screening at Desert AIDS Project |
Mondays and Thursdays For information call: |
| STD Community Intervention Program: Increases the local capacity to implement the primary prevention of Chlamydia and other STDs. |
Youth agencies and schools. Meeting held monthly rotating between sites in West and East areas of the County |
Contact Riverside SCIP Coordinator | Phone Number: Also see: |
| Chlamydia Screening Project (CLaSP): Reduces the prevelance of Chlamydia and other STDs in juvenile justice detainees |
Screening of female bookings in juvenile justice facilities at intake. | Indio, Southwest and Riverside Juvenile Halls | For Program Information: (951) 358-6009 |
| SERVICES PROVIDED | ELIGIBILITY/FEES | LOCATION | CONTACT |
| Comprehensive
Perinatal Services Program Prenatal care including physical exam; laboratory testing (including pap smear, alpha fetoprotein, screening for sexually transmitted diseases, rubella titer, blood type, & HIV); nutritional assessment and counseling; health education assessment, counseling, and classes; psychosocial assessment and counseling; referral; and post-partum care. |
All Medi-Cal pregnant women | 68 Medical Providers located throughout Riverside County |
MCAH
Program Administration (800) 794-4814 or (951) 358-5260 |
| Black
Infant Health Program Identifies African-American women who are pregnant or at risk of becoming pregnant and assists them in getting prenatal care. Follow the babies until age 2 to ensure that they receive well baby check-ups and all of their immunizations. |
Pregnant African-American women | Locations throughout Riverside County | BIH
Program Administration (800) 794-4814 or (951) 210-1392 |
| Role
of Men Provides parenting classes for fathers and soon to be fathers to develop effective parenting skills. |
Fathers and soon-to-be fathers. | Locations throughout Riverside County | BIH
Program Administration (800) 794-4814 or (951) 354-5455 |
| Perinatal SART (Screening, Assessment and Referral Tool) Provides assistance with enrolling pregnant women into prenatal care and drug, alcohol, and smoking cessation programs. Provides support during pregnancy, or enrollment in cessation programs through periodic phone calls and home visits. |
All pregnant women | Health Administration Building | (800) 794-4814 or (951) 354-5039 |
| SERVICES PROVIDED | ELIGIBILITY/FEES | LOCATION / CONTACT | |
| Long-term, comprehensive case management for pregnant & parenting teens who are non-CalWORKs recipients. Provides counseling & referral to needed services, advocacy & follow-up. | Assists teens that have a need for the services and who voluntarily elect to participate. Teen mothers must be under age 19 at enrollment and, if pregnant, must have decided to carry the pregnancy to term. Teen fathers may also enroll in the program. Funded by the State. No client fees. |
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Banning Family Care Center - |
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Cal-Learn: |
CalWORKs
recipients who are pregnant, or a custodial parent, who have not graduated
high school. Mandatory program until age 19. May voluntarily continue until 20 if they are participating prior to age 19, who have not graduated and are meeting other program requirements. An entitlement program. No client fees. |
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| SERVICES PROVIDED | ELIGIBILITY/FEES | LOCATION | CONTACT |
| Administrative
and Case Management Services The program provides diagnostic and treatment services including: Hospital admissions, outpatient visits, surgeries, X-Rays and laboratory testing, medicines, durable medical equipment, and other rehabilitation services; coordination of medical care, referrals to other agencies. |
Must be under the age of 21, a Riverside County resident, and meet the financial and medical eligibility criteria. | • CCS Program Administration, 10769 Hole Avenue, Suite 220, Riverside,
CA 92506 (951) 358-5401 Authorized services are provided by CCS-paneled providers countywide. Toll Free: 1-800-735-4227 |
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Medical Therapy
Program
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Must be under the age of 21, a Riverside County resident, and meet the financial and medical eligibility criteria. | • La Granada Medical Therapy Unit, 10353 Gramercy Pl., Riverside,
CA 92505 (951) 687-3113 • Hemet Medical Therapy Unit, 3401 W. Mustang Way, Bldg. D, Hemet, CA 92543 (951) 652-3961 • Palm Springs Medical Therapy Unit, 1055 Vista Chino, Palm Springs, CA 92262 (760) 325-7549 • Corona/Norco Medical Therapy Unit, 750 Corona Ave., Corona, CA 91719 (951) 736-3396 • Sunshine Medical Therapy Unit, 9390 California Ave., Riverside, CA 92503 (951) 352-8488 ext. 8 • Indio Medical Therapy Unit, 80-945 Avenue 46, Indio, CA 92201 (760) 347-0631 • Moreno Valley Medical Therapy Unit, 23990 Eucalyptus Ave., Moreno Valley, CA. 92553 (951) 697-4284 • Perris Satellite - Rob Reiner Center 2221 S. "A" Street, Perris, CA 92571 (951) 826-4620 |
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| Community education; Case Management of lead poisoned children. | Services are directed to families of children 0-6 years of age, and to children diagnosed with lead poisoning. | Services offered countywide. | Lead
Program Staff (951) 358-5481 Toll Free: 1-800-346-6520 |
| CHDP-provides well child checkups which include: History and physical examination, dental assessment, nutritional assessment, vision screening, hearing screening, blood and urine testing, TB testing, immunizations, health education, referral for diagnosis and treatment. | Children from birth to 21 years of age who have Medi-Cal and are not enrolled in a Medi-Cal managed care program. Also children up to 19 years old who do not have Medi-Cal may qualify for CHDP services according to family size and income. | 120 CHDP providers are located throughout the county, including all Riverside County Family Care Centers. Click here for locations. | Local Family Care Centers or CHDP Administration (951) 358-5481 Toll Free: 1-800-346-6520 |
In-home services provided by Public Health Nurses include assessment, guidance, counseling, teaching, intervention, referral and family case management in the categories listed below: Child health, adult/senior health, perinatal, postpartum, family planning, parenting education, (in-home and also group classes in various cities throughout the County), high risk pregnancy, high risk infant, grief/loss, child abuse prevention, adult/elder abuse, communicable disease, tuberculosis, infant death, drug exposed infant, home birth/newborn screening follow-up, homeless, domestic violence, teen parenting, and wraparound services. |
Most clients are referred by hospitals, physicians, or public and private agencies; however individuals may request service for themselves or their families. Fees are not charged for most services. |
Click here for locations where Public Health Nurses are available | Nursing
Administration (951) 358-5438 or contact local Family Care Centers |
| SERVICES PROVIDED | ELIGIBILITY/FEES | LOCATION | CONTACT |
| PATCHS/HCPCFC provide health promotion, education and advocacy to achieve optimal conditions for the well-being of the child, the family, and the community. Interprets health information, facilitation of access to community resources, liaison with the health care providers. Development and updating of Health and Education Passport for Children in Foster Care. | Children who are receiving protective services due to abuse, neglect, and/or abandonment and children in and out of home placement.
Fees are not charged for the services. |
Public Health Nurses are based at Department of Public Social Services (DPSS) offices countywide. | PATCHS
Program Administrator HCPCFC Program |
Public Health Nurses work in collaboration with the Department of Mental Health, Social Services, Probation and Education to ensure that the health related needs of families are identified and addressed through available community resources. In this partnership the Public Health Nurse provides support individualized to each family’s unique strengths and needs promoting health, safety and permanence in the home, school and community. |
Children are referred to the Wraparound Program from the Probation Department or the Mental Health Case Management Department. Before they can be referred, these children need to be in placement or at risk for a high level group home placement. They also need to have Medi-Cal and a family to go home to. | Public Health Nurses are located in Riverside and Indio | Nursing
Administration (951) 358-5438 |
Public
Health Nurses provide individualized care to meet the needs of first time
moms and their babies. |
First-time, high-risk pregnant females with low income. Fees are not charged. Must live in zip codes 91752, 92501, 92503, 92505, 92507, or 92509. The program is expanding to additional zip codes in Mid and Western Riverside County. | Public Health Nursing staff is based at the Rubidoux FCC/Don Shroeder FCC | Program
Coordinator (951) 955-5328 or (951) 358-5438 |
Public Health Nurses collaborate with Social Workers in both the in-home Supportive Services and Adult Protective Service Programs with the goal of meeting the needs of the elderly and dependent adult populations. Public Health Nurses seek to ensure that the elderly and dependent adults are able to remain safely in their homes and receive the care they need to prevent out-of-home care placement. |
IHSS Eligible: Clients must be elderly or a dependent adult residing in their own home and not living in a long term care facility. Clients must be Medi-Cal or SSI Eligible. Program and services are available throughout the County of Riverside. |
Public Health Nurses are located in the Riverside and Banning offices; however, they serve the entire County of Riverside. |
APS Report #: IHSS Referral #: PHN Numbers; Banning: |
| SERVICES PROVIDED | ELIGIBILITY/FEES | LOCATION | CONTACT |
| Nutrition Information and Referrals | Nutrition information and referral to other programs and resources are available to all residents of Riverside County. | Nutrition Services are provided at local Family Care Centers and other locations in the community. Ask for the Nutritionist. We have a customer service call center with an 800 number. | Call
Customer Service Call Center at 800-455-4942 or ASK THE Nutritionist at any Family
Care Center by calling 800-639-1115. |
| Medical
Nutrition Therapy Services Medical Nutrition Therapy services and education classes include, but not limited to, prenatal, child health, HIV care, primary care, weight management and a specialized diabetes program. |
Services are available on referral by a physician or other health care provider. Fees are charged. Medi-Cal, Healthy Families, Healthy Kids, private insurance, managed care and other payment methods are accepted. | Nutrition Services are provided at local Family Care Centers and at other locations in the community. Ask for the Nutritionist. Can also call an 800 number for referral information. | For
non-Family Care Center Nutrition Services, call 1-800-639-1115 Web site |
Network for a Healthy California |
Low income County residents and visitors who are food stamp recipients or eligible are encouraged to become involved at no charge. Community based organizations who work with this target population are also partners. | Activities and promotions are ongoing throughout the County by means of a variety of vehicles and media. | For
information, call Nutrition Services: |
The Network for a Healthy California Power Play! Campaign The Network for a Healthy California Latino Campaign The Network for a Healthy California Retail Program
The Network for a Healthy California African American Campaign The Network for a Healthy California Worksite Program |
Activities for children ages 9-11 in elementary schools with at least 40% free and reduced meals. Materials and activities are free of charge.
Latino adults and families who are food stamp eligible or recipients.
Food stamp population at 5 a Day partner retail stores and including Albertsons, Ralphs and Vons in our community.
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Services are provided in schools throughout the County.
Intervention at large Latino festivals, farmers/ flea markets and neighborhood stores and education to direct health service provider organizations and community groups. County-wide
County-wide |
For information, call (951) 358-5880. |
Loving
Support Breastfeeding Program
Funded by Riverside County Children and Families Commission and WIC. |
All pregnant and breastfeeding women in Riverside County. | Countywide | Loving
Support Breastfeeding Program |
| SERVICES PROVIDED | ELIGIBILITY/FEES | LOCATION | CONTACT |
| WIC
Program Eligibility determination, health care referral, nutrition assessment, counseling, education and issuance of vouchers to purchase foods which supply important nutrients to the diet of low income, pregnant, and lactating women, infants and children under five years of age with a nutritional need. |
Categories Served: Women who are pregnant, breast-feeding, or have recently delivered a baby; infants and young children to age five years. Categories served vary according to priority system and caseload availability. Check with program. Participants must also meet income guidelines (Low to moderate income families who have incomes at 185% or less of Federal Poverty Level. Working families may be eligible); live in Riverside County; have nutritional need; receive regular medical assessments. |
Banning WIC Services in English, Spanish & Laotian. Arlanza, Blythe, CPC (on RCRMC grounds), Hemet, Indio, Jurupa, Lakeshore (Lake Elsinore), Mecca, Moreno Valley, North Riverside, Cathedral City, Palm Springs, Palm Desert, Perris, and Temecula WIC, |
Appointments: Outside Riverside County: |
| SERVICES PROVIDED | ELIGIBILITY/FEES | LOCATION | CONTACT |
| Tobacco
Control Project Smoking Prevention/ Cessation, Community-Based Outreach Examples include: Community organizing to create city laws that license tobacco retailers; and creating no-smoking policies for outdoor areas, such as parks, playgrounds and other types of recreation facilities; conducting stop smoking classes for county employees, their families and the general public. |
No fee. | At selected locations. | Health
Education Admin. (951) 358-4977 |
Tobacco Retail Licensing |
$350 annually |
Countywide | Tobacco Retail Licensing (951) 358-7157 |
| Childhood Asthma Program: Provides services for children diagnosed with asthma and their parents. Services include asthma education, in-home environmental assessment for trigger remediation, and demonstration of proper use of asthma aids, such as peak flow meters and aerochambers (spacers). Funded by South Coast Air Quality Management District. |
Children 0-18 years of age and their families. Children must have a diagnosis of asthma. No fee. |
Currently available in western Riverside County. Service area may change dependent on funding sources. Please call for eligibility. | Health
Education Admin. (951) 358-4977 |
| SERVICES PROVIDED | ELIGIBILITY/FEES | LOCATION / CONTACT | |
| Comprehensive bacteriology, mycology, mycobacteriology, immunology, serology, virology, and parasitology services to aid in the diagnosis and the control of communicable diseases. | Laboratory fees are based on cost. Specimens are processed upon request from Community Health Agency medical personnel and private medical care providers. | Riverside Laboratory, 4065 County Circle Drive, Riverside, CA 92503 (951) 358-5070 And Indio Laboratory (water testing only), 47-923 Oasis St., Indio, CA 92201 (760) 863-8295 |
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| Water microbiology to aid in the surveillance of water quality and in the investigation and control of waterborne disease outbreaks. | Laboratory services are available to the public at charges significantly lower than private sector. | ||
Food microbiology to aid in the investigation, epidemiology, and control of bacteriological food poisoning outbreaks. Sanitation microbiology as an aid in monitoring the sanitary conditions of food establishments. |
These services are provided in support of Environmental Health and Disease Control investigations. | ||
| Occupational Health laboratory services to support pre-employment physicals. | |||
| Rabies testing is provided both for diagnostic and surveillance purposes. | Fees are charged for rabies tests on low risk animals. Tests are performed only upon the request of an Animal Control agency. | ||
| Blood lead testing is performed in support of the CHDP Program. | |||
| Microbiological testing is performed on environmental samples for agents of Bioterrorism. | No fees are charged for these services, which are performed in support of Disease Control and Hazardous Materials Programs and Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Programs. | ||
| SERVICES PROVIDED | ELIGIBILITY/FEES | LOCATION | CONTACT |
Public Information Center: |
No fee, general information |
Health Administration |
(951) 358-5050 |
Occupational and Environmental Assistance Services – Private businesses: |
Private Business - $90/hr |
Health Administration |
(951) 358-5050 |
Occupational and Environmental Assistance Services – governmental agencies: |
Governmental Business - $90/hr |
Health Administration |
(951) 358-5050 |
Technical Support for the County’s Transportation and Land Management Agency: |
Development Fees - $115/hr | Health Administration |
(951) 358-5050 |
Environmental Programs Available to the Public – |
Income, area, and family requirements, contact program | Health Administration |
(951) 358-5050 |
Environmental Programs Available to the Public – |
Income, area and family requirements, contact program |
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