Cancer Screening for Women
Pap tests, clinical breast exams, mammograms and education are prevention services available for women at the Public Health Clinic.  Pap tests and clinical breast exams are done at the clinic.  Patients who need mammograms are referred to local physicians or hospitals.  The fees are based on ability to pay.  Women over 40 who are not covered by private insurance may be eligible for coverage by the Region 5 Breast and Cervical Cancer Project (BCCP).

Immunizations
The Mansfield/Ontario/Richland County Health Department provides immunizations for adults following the recommendations set forth by the Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices (ACIP). Vaccinations are given in the public health clinic from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. All clinics are walk-in.  Immunizations available for adults include: tetanus-diptheria, polio, measles, mumps, rubella, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Flu, Pneumonia.  Additional vaccines such as meningococal, rabies, chicken pox for adults, and the lyme's disease vaccine may be made available.  Contact 774-4700 for more information on these vaccines.

Flu and pneumonia vaccines are also available each fall at many locations throughout the county.  Please call our Flu Hot Line at 419-774-5383 for updates.     

International Travel Service/Immunizations
Services for the international traveler are now available at the Mansfield/Ontario/Richland County Health Department through our new International Travel Services program.  We provide: immunizations for travel disease, education to avoid discomfort and disease, documentation of immunizations, helpful answers to your questions.

Sexually Transmitted Infections
Tests for sexually transmitted infections are given at the Public Health Clinic by appointment.  If you are a minor, a parent does not have to accompany you.  Tests are confidential.  A nurse will ask you questions about your health and then you will see a doctor.  Blood will be drawn and a culture taken as part of the first visit.  Results of your tests will be available in two weeks and you will be called if further treatment is needed.  The cost is based on income, but there is a minimum charge of $5.00.

The Mansfield/Ontario/Richland County Health Department provides educational speakers on HIV/AIDS and STDs to local schools, clubs, and organizations.  This is a free service.  To schedule a speaker, please call 774-4543.   

HIV Testing
HIV testing is done by walk-in each Monday (except holidays) from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m., or by appointment.  Testing is anonymous (no name is given) and requires two visits.  On the first visit a blood sample will be taken from your arm.  You will be asked to return in approximately two weeks for the test result.  No results will be given over the phone.  There is no charge for an HIV test and you do not need a parent's permissions unless you are under age 13.  If your test is positive, case management is available to assist you.

The Mansfield/Ontario/Richland County Health Department provides educational speakers on HIV/AIDS and STDs to local schools, clubs, and organizations.  This is a free service.  To schedule a speaker, please call 774-4543.   

Tuberculosis (TB) Testing
The Tuberculosis program provides screening and treatment for active cases of TB and conducts evaluations for those individuals who have come in contact with active TB patients.  Program services include:

• TB Skin Tests
  Tests are available as a screening tool at the Mansfield/Ontario/Richland County Health Department.  Tests are done by appointment only on Mondays, Tuesdays and Friday at the Public Health Clinic.  You will be asked to return in 72 hours days later to have your test read by a nurse.  The cost is $13.00 and we accept Medicare and Medicaid.
• TB Chest X-Rays
  As a follow-up measure, people with positive skin tests will be referred for a TB chest x-ray and further testing as recommended by physician.
• TB Chest Clinic
  Evaluation of suspect and active TB cases by a physician chest specialist.  Medications provided for active cases and preventive medicine provided for those recommended by the physician free of charge to Richland County patients.

These services are available to all Richland County residents.  Fees are dependant on the type of service required.  No one will be denied service due to inability to pay.  Medicare and Medicaid are accepted.

• regular checks of your blood pressure, pulse and weight between visits to your doctor
• periodic checks of your blood sugar level
• a review of your medications, discussion of your health concerns, and referrals for you, as needed, to services offered by other agencies
• educational programs and materials on health topics important to you!