Blood Pressure Checks

This is a free service our Public Health nurses provide.  We will keep your blood pressure results on a card for you for monitoring purposes only.  If we have any concerns regarding your blood pressure, we can make a copy of this card for you too take to your doctor for further evaluation.  We do not diagnose or give advice regarding taking your medication.  Any concerns about your medication needs to be addressed with your primary healthcare provider (PHP). 

However, we can educate you on signs and symptoms of high blood pressure, how and why it occurs, and when to call your PHP or go to the emergency room.  We can help you to understand what is considered a healthy blood pressure, so you can better understand your blood pressure results.

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Throat Cultures

A rapid throat culture can be done for a $10.00 fee.  No appointment is necessary.  A state throat culture can also be done for free, but results are not received for 24-48 hours.  If we have a negative rapid throat culture, we can do a state throat culture.  If the Wyoming State Lab receives a positive result, you will be notified.  The Wyoming State Lab does not call with negative results. 

It should be noted that if we have a positive result on a throat culture, we WILL NOT fax the results to your primary healthcare provider, and we WILL NOT call them to make an appointment for you.  We WILL give you a copy of the culture results to give to your primary healthcare provider.  Platte County Public Health nurses do not diagnose, they do not treat or write prescriptions, and they will not make appointments for you.

We do have a Family Nurse Practitioner on staff at our office who will see you when/if available.  Go to the Family Nurse Practitioner page for information on Nurse Practitioner services.

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Pregnancy Tests

The charge for a urine pregnancy test is $10.00.  If you have Medicaid or if you qualify for Presumptive Eligibility as a pregnant woman, then we will bill Medicaid.  The results of the test is confidential.  We will ask you some questions about birth control method if used, first day of your last period, and signs and symptoms of pregnancy. 

We highly recommend you do not come in until you miss a period. 

If you have a positive result, we can help you apply for Presumptive Eligibility (PE) as a pregnant woman if you do not have insurance and you meet income guidelines.  The Department of Family Services is also a PE provider.  We will also refer you to a OB/GYN provider and our Maternal-Family Health programs so you are aware of the resources available to you in our community. 

If you have a negative result, we will instruct you on what to do next, as well as, educate you in birth control options through our Family Planning Services. 

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HIV, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C Testing

This is free and an appointment is not required.  This is a confidential procedure and results are confidential.  Each person tested receives a number to keep identifying information confidential.  There is a blood draw for Hepatitis B and C and a finger stick for HIV.  There will be some questions asked before we do the testing. This process can take about an hour. Results for Hepatitis B and C are received within 2 weeks.  Due to confidentiality, we ask the individual being tested return to our office after 2 weeks to receive the results.  Education with our HIV coordinator/registered nurse will be provided regarding healthy lifestyle practices and referrals as needed.  The finger stick testing for HIV is a rapid test.  It takes about 15 minutes so you can receive the results before you leave.

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Hemoglobin A1c (HA1c)

This is a $20.00 fee.  You do not need an appointment.  If you want more information about diabetes or this test, please go to our diabetes support page or call to talk to our Diabetes Support coordinator/registered nurse.  We can educate you about diabetes and its processes, but we cannot make recommendations for your insulin or diabetic medication dosages.  For this information, you need to talk to your primary healthcare provider.  We will monitor your HA1c and record it in a file to help you keep better track of your results.  We can give you a copy to give to your doctor at your request.

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Nurse Practitioner

We take walk-ins for people who are acutely ill and want to see our Family Nurse Practitioner.  However, we HIGHLY RECOMMEND you call for an appointment.  We take Medicaid and WINhealth, but the NP cannot see Medicare patients.  We do not bill other insurance companies for services, and payment is expected at the time of service.  We accept cash, check, or credit cards at the time of service. Fees vary depending on the service you receive.  Check out the Nurse Practitioner page for more information or call us at 322-2540.

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Ear Cleaning

We do ear cleaning to remove excess wax that may build up in your ear which makes it hard to hear and can be uncomfortable. If the nurses who are experienced in cleaning ears are available, they will be happy to assist you.  However, we don't always have the nurses available to do this when you come in.  We highly encourage you to call before you come in, so we can give you a time that will work for everyone.  We cannot guarantee this service will be immediately available on walk-in.  You may have to come back at a later time when the nurse is available.  This service is free of charge. 

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Loan Closet

We have a variety of medical equipment that can be borrowed free of charge for a period of time.  This is nice for the individual who plans on having a surgical procedure or some other procedure, and they need temporary equipment.  Some of the equipment we have include walkers, toilet seat risers, crutches, bath chairs, walking canes, bedside commodes, wheelchairs, etc.  You can call us to make sure we have the equipment you are looking for.  You will have to fill out a form, so you can be reached if the equipment isn't returned.  You may fill out the form for somebody else if they are unable to come in for themselves.

We do want the equipment cleaned before you bring it back.  We give it to you clean, we expect it back clean. 

We take and appreciate donations of equipment that can be reused.

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Tuberculosis Testing (TB)

TB testing is a $10.00 fee.  If you work in healthcare or other high risk occupations, you need to have a TB test every year.  Some places even require twice a year.  If it is your very first TB test and going into the healthcare field, new regulations state you have to have the test done twice, 2 weeks apart.  Every year after that initial testing you only need it once a year.  If you get a positive reading, it does not mean you have tuberculosis. But you will need follow up with your primary healthcare provider, and we will provide you with the education and those resources you may need. 

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NOTE:  This site is for general informational purposes only.  It is not intended to replace services from your primary healthcare provider.  Specific questions and concerns should be discussed with your primary healthcare provider.