Provide Medical and Psychological evaluations and consultations, referral and linkage to community resources, and coordination of services. A Public Health Nurse is available to meet with you in a confidential setting to discuss any problems and concerns you may have. Assistance will be given, if needed, to access care, resolve problems, in conjunction with other agencies or by obtaining information. Information provided by RN to parents and community about lead screening, how to prevent lead poisoning and resources available to the community. Referrals for appropriate follow-up.
Information is available by telephone or home visit.
Please also visit Environmental Health Consumer Protection Lead Poisoning and Prevention Program. Recommendations for follow-up care if needed. Blood pressure checks available on a walk-in basis. Referrals are made to the Healthy Start Program, Public Health Nursing Services, the Maryland Children s Health Program as well as other community and Health Department services. Each case is individualized and case managed by a team of nurse case managers who will assess and access each family into care for which they qualify or for which they need.