Richland County Health Department

Welcome to Richland County Health Department-Wahpeton, ND
Richland County Health Department has been serving the residents of Richland County North Dakota and the surrounding communities since the late 1930’s. Our services are divided into six major areas which includes:
Public Health, Home Health, Family Planning, WIC, Maternal Child Health, and Environmental Services.

Vision Statement
Partner in education and disease prevention.


	Mission: Working together promoting healthy lifestyles and living well.

Health Department Programs

COMMUNITY RESOURCE PROGRAM
Prescription Assistance, Health Insurance Counseling

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS / ENVIRONMENTAL
Inspections of On-Site Septic Systems, Licensing Body Art Estabishments, and Nuisance Complaints. Radon and Water Test Kits

FAMILY PLANNING PROGRAM
Reproductive Health Education and Exams, Pregnancy Testing, Natural Family Planning and Contraceptive Services

HEALTH PROMOTION
Cholesterol and Lipid Profile, Footcare, CPR/AED, First Aid, Babysitting Clinics, Blood Pressure, Blood Sugar

HIV/STI TESTING
Free Confidential HIV Testing and Counseling

HOME HEALTH PROGRAM
Registered Nurse Visits, Personal Cares for Bathing and Grooming, Respite Services

IMMUNIZATIONS
Adult and Children Vaccines, Immunization Records

INFLUENZA
Flu Shots: Your Best Line of Defense

MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH
Newborn Home Visits, Optimal Pregnancy Outcome Program, ND Health Tracks Screening, Car Seat Program

SCHOOL HEALTH
Health Education, Scoliosis and Vision Screening School Immunizations

TOBACCO PREVENTION PROGRAM
(1-800-QUIT-NOW) ND Quits (1-800-784-8669)

TUBERCULOSIS PROGRAM
Testing and Treatment

WIC
Food Program for Women, Infants and Children Nutrition Assessment and Education

WOMEN’S WAY
Breast and Cervical Cancer Program

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