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Visiting Nurse Association of Pottawattamie County, Iowa

Visiting Nurse Association of Pottawattamie County, Iowa. Immunization Program September 23, 2004. Pottawattamie County, Iowa Demographics. 954 square miles Population of 88,477 City of Council Bluffs Population: 58,268 5,839 are under 5 years of age 4,174 reside in Council Bluffs.

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Visiting Nurse Association of Pottawattamie County, Iowa

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  1. Visiting Nurse Association of Pottawattamie County, Iowa Immunization Program September 23, 2004

  2. Pottawattamie County, Iowa Demographics • 954 square miles • Population of 88,477 • City of Council Bluffs Population: 58,268 • 5,839 are under 5 years of age • 4,174 reside in Council Bluffs

  3. VNAPC’s Immunization Program • Vaccines For Children • Since 1995 • Immunizations done by appointment in office • Offered at monthly County WIC Clinic • Increases exposure of the program through local and county newspapers

  4. VNAPC’s Immunization Program • Local Immunization Task Force • Council Bluffs City Health Department • Visiting Nurse Association of Pottawattamie County • Council Bluffs Community Health Center • School Nurses

  5. Immunization Program Cont. • Immunization Campaign “Shots for Tots” • New brochures and posters • Toys for clients donated by our local Wal-Mart • Funding Sources

  6. Hispanic Community • Hispanic Population: 2,919 (Documented) • An additional 2,500 (Undocumented) • 5,194 reside in Council Bluffs • # of under 5 years of age • Approximately 950 children • Hired a Spanish interpreter in 2002

  7. Funding is ALWAYS a challenge • Child Health Dollars • Public Health Dollars • Grant opportunities

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