Among the clients served are parents with newborns, the elderly, disabled, and chronically ill patients. Assessment Skilled public health nurses make home visits to assess health conditions, offer health guidance or evaluate for placement in a facility. This request can be made by the patient or a friend, family member or physician. This program provides nursing care to acutely ill people, many of whom have recently been discharged from a hospital and still require care. Referrals must be made by a doctor or hospital.
Nurses provide health guidance and information regarding other services.
Clinics Adult Health General Medical Clinic Offers diagnosis and treatment to adults with chronic medical conditions. Child Health Clinic Gives regular health exams to well infants and preschool children at four sited County. A free health and nutrition education program for women who are pregnant or nursing and children under the age of five. Immunization Clinic Gives free, routine immunizations to individuals over 5-years old, and flu vaccinations to senior citizens or persons with chronic diseases. A public health nurse visits families in their own homes to identify and monitor infants and toddlers who are at risk for developmental disabilities.