Preventive Medicine Community Health Nurse

Services:

Communicable Disease Programs
Latent Tuberculosis Infection Management
Sexually Transmitted Infection Education
HIV Awareness
Contact investigation/notification
Cluster/Outbreak investigation

Child Youth Schools & Services (CYSS)
Health Consultant for CYSS
Inspections of CYSS centers
Special Needs Accommodation Process (SNAP)
CYSS Staff Training
Representation on EFMP Committee

Health Promotion and Prevention
Health Fairs
STI Briefings
Unit Tobacco Cessation Classes

Putting prevention into practice is a primary goal for Public Health Nursing by promoting health and preventing disease and injuries among our entire patient population. Information and/or classes are offered on tobacco cessation, healthy lifestyles, safety, physical fitness, self care, wellness, nutrition, communicable disease, HIV, tuberculosis, and preventing the spread of HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases.

Confidential STI screening and treatment is conducted during duty hours on a walk-in basis; however, appointments are HIGHLY encouraged to avoid delay in being seen. Call to schedule an appointment.