Welcome to Palo Alto County Health System

Our Services

Palo Alto County Community Health Services

If you are recovering from an illness or injury, or just need help with personal care needs to remain independent in your own home, Community Health Services could provide you with the care you need. Our state certified public health nurses work with your physician to continue treatment started in the hospital or nursing home and provide you with Medicare certified in-home nursing care.

Home Health Services:

  • Medicare certified in-home Nursing Care
  • Home infusion therapy
  • Patient Education
  • Physicial, Occupational and Speech Therapy services

Maternal/Child Care Services:

  • Immunization clinics
  • Home visits to new moms
  • Pre-natal-Childbirth classes

Health Promotions:

  • Stop smoking classes
  • Communicable disease prevention
  • Adult immunizations
  • Family and individual health education

Home Care Aide/ Homemaker Services:

  • Assistance in personal care needs
  • Light housekeeping
  • Some shopping needs
  • Installation of Lifeline units

Hospice:

  • Care for terminally ill patient and family
  • Respite care for caregivers

Referrals:
Referrals to Community Health Services can be made by anyone who sees a health need.
Available to everyone
Medicare and Medicaid Approved
Staff available 24 hours/day - 7 days/week

Office Hours:
Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Phone: 712.852.5419
Fax: 712.852.5513

For more information contact:
Palo Alto County Community Health Services
712.852.5419