What Is Public Health Nursing...

Public health nurses integrate community involvement and knowledge about the entire population with personal, clinical understandings of the health and illness experiences of individuals and families within the population. Public health nurses translate knowledge from the health and social sciences to individuals and population groups through targeted interventions, programs, and advocacy. In any setting, the role of public health nurses focuses on the prevention of illness, injury, or disability, the promotion of health, and maintenance of the health of populations.

Public health nursing services:

Blood Pressure Screening

Communicable Diseases

CPR

We have a certified instructor on staff. Call for more information (417) 451-3743.

Daycare Nurse Consultant Program

If you are a daycare provider this program can supply you with health information and clock hours to meet your licensing needs. Call for more information (417) 451-3743.

Family Planning Services

We can provide a referral for these services. Call for information (417) 451-3743.

Health Education

Current information about health issues is available through our public health nurses. Call for more information (417) 451-3743.

Head Start Screenings

Immunizations

Lead Screening

Lead screening for children 6 months to 72 months is available. Call for more information (417) 451-3743.

Pregnancy Testing and Temporary Medicaid

Prenatal Case Management

Sexually Transmitted Disease and HIV Screening

Tuberculosis Program

We are here to help any way we can. Please call or stop in and learn more about the services we have to offer. Click here for a map or more detailed contact information.

Disclosure The Newton County Health Department and WIC Program are equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. Services provided on a nondiscriminatory basis. Standards for participation in the WIC Program are the same for everyone, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or handicap. If you desire a copy of this publication in an alternate format because of disability, contact the Newton County Health Department / WIC Program.