Board of Health - Head Lice Control Plan
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
MEMORANDUM
January 11, 1999
TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
FROM: Mary Rose Corrigan, RN, Public Health Specialist
SUBJECT:
Report to Board of Health on the Head Lice Control Plan
INTRODUCTION
This memorandum submits a report to the City Board of Health regarding the Dubuque County Pediculosis-
Control Plan.
BACKGROUND
The City Board of Health approved the Dubuque County Pediculosis Control Plan in December 1998. This
Plan was developed by the City and County Health Departments, Visiting Nurse Association, Dubuque
Community School District, and the Western Dubuque Community School District. The Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH), and the National
Pediculosis Association (NPA) were all consulted for information to formulate the Dubuque County Plan.
DISCUSSION
To date the following has occurred with regards to the Plan:
Through the cooperation of the City and County Health Departments, the Finley Hospital, Dubuque
VNA, and Dubuque Community School District, the plan has been printed and advertising
conducted for the January 21 st education presentation.
Distribution to schools, pediatric and family practice physicians, day care providers, beauticians,
YW/YMCA, City Park & Recreation staff, Scout organizations, and Girls Club/Boys Club, and other
agencies that work with children is occurring.
Community-wide education will occur on January 21, 1999 with Dr. Russ Currier, IDPH, presenting
(see attached poster.)
A log of where the plan is distributed is being kept so that yearly updates can be forwarded to all.
Dubuque VNA is seeking funding to secure nit combs and lice-treating shampoo for those who
cannot afford it.
BOARD OF HEALTH ACTION
No action required at this time. This is for your information.
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LICE:
New Approaches to an Age-Old Problem
a presentation by
Dr. Russ Currier, DVlVI,
Environmental Epidemiologist for the
Iowa Department of Public Health
All presentations will be held on
January 21, 1999
at the following locations for
the follOwing audiences:
School Administrators and
Health Care Providers
1:00 p.m.
The Forum
2300 Chaney Road - Dubuque, Iowa
Parents, Teachers,
Childcare Providers, and
Health Care Providers
4:00 p.m.
St. Patrick's School
1425 Iowa Street
Dubuque, Iowa
7:00 p.m.
Northeast Iowa
Community College
Peosta, Iowa
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
MEMORANDUM
TO: Board of Health Members
FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Report on Head Lice Control Plan
January 14, 1999
Attached is an update from Public Health Specialist Mary Rose Corrigan regarding
the Dubuque County Pediculosis Control Plan.
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Attachment
cc: Barry Lindahl, Corporation Counsel
Tim Moerman, Assistant City Manager
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
MEMORANDUM
January 11, 1999
TO:
Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
/
FROM: Mary Rose Corrigan, RN, Public Health Specialist
SUBJECT:
Report to Board of Health on the Head Lice Control Plan
INTRODUCTION
This memorandum submits a report to the City Board of Health regarding the Dubuque County Pediculosis
Control Plan.
BACKGROUND
.
The City Board of Health approved the Dubuque County Pediculosis Control Plan in December 1998. This
Plan was developed by the City and County Health Departments, Visiting Nurse Association, Dubuque
Community School District, and the Western Dubuque Community School District. The Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH), and the National
Pediculosis Association (NPA) were all consulted for information to formulate the Dubuque County Plan.
DISCUSSION
To date the following has occurred with regards to the Plan:
. Through the cooperation of the City and County Health Departments, the Finley Hospital, Dubuque
VNA, and Dubuque Community School District, the plan has been printed and advertising
conducted for the January 21 st education presentation.
. Distribution to schools, pediatric and family practice physicians, day care providers, beauticians,
YW/YMCA, City Park & Recreation staff, Scout organizations, and Girls Club/Boys Club, and other
agencies that work with children is occurring.
Community-wide education will occur on January 21, 1999 with Dr. Russ Currier, IDPH, presenting
(see attached posteL)
. A log of where the plan is distributed is being kept so that yearly updates can be forwarded to all.
. Dubuque VNA is seeking funding to secure nit combs and lice-treating shampoo for those who
cannot afford it.
BOARD OF HEALTH ACTION
.
No action required at this time. This is for your information.
MRC/cj
.
She's sweet. She's cute.
She's infested with
~
..
..
and she's all yours.
..
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LICE:
~
New Approaches to an Age-Old Problem
a presentation by
Dr. Buss Currier, DVM,
Environmental Epidemiologist for the
Iowa Department of Public Health
All presentations will be held on
January 21,1999
at the following locations for
the following audiences:
School A.dministrators and
Health Care Providers
1:00 p.m.
The Forum
2300 Chaney Road - Dubuque, Iowa
Parents, Teachers,
ChUdcare Providers, and
Health Care Providers
4:00 p.m.
St. Patriok's Sohool
1425 Iowa Street
Dubuque, Iowa
7:00 p.m.
Northeast Iowa
Community College
Peosta, Iowa