Wright County Public Health Wellness On Wheels Program
An Effective Practice
Description
Wellness On Wheels (WOW) is a health promotion, community outreach program of Wright County Public Health (WCPH). WOW services are provided throughout Wright County in a mobile public health office. The WOW van goes to 15 communities monthly, plus additional private or community events. Available services include: adult and child immunizations, health screening to identify risk factors, child car safety seat checks, distribution of products from public health programs and local agency projects, distribution of health literature, health counseling and teaching (1:1 and group), and referral and assistance in accessing resources. Interventions are directed at anyone in the community, regardless of age, health status, income or insurance status.
Goal / Mission
The objectives of WOW are to promote optimal health, to reduce behavioral risks and to promote early detection and improved management of health problems and risks.
Results / Accomplishments
In the 9½ years of the WOW program, 35,175 people have been served. Since 1998, this is a range of 3,400 to 5,400 people per year.
About this Promising Practice
Organization(s)
Wright County Human Service Agency Public Health Department
Primary Contact
Nadine Myers, Public Health Nurse
1004 Commercial Dr
Buffalo, MN 55313
(763) 682-7300
nadine.myers@co.wright.mn.us
http://www.co.wright.mn.us/
1004 Commercial Dr
Buffalo, MN 55313
(763) 682-7300
nadine.myers@co.wright.mn.us
http://www.co.wright.mn.us/
Topics
Health / Health Care Access & Quality
Organization(s)
Wright County Human Service Agency Public Health Department
Source
National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO)
Date of publication
2005
Date of implementation
1995
Location
Wright County, MN
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