Service Providers
Program description:
Home visiting programs are an important component in the delivery of health, welfare and education of parent and children. Families served by Public Health Nursing include:
- Young (12 - 16 years old) pregnant teens
- Premature infants
- Any high risk infant (e.g. failure to thrive, development disabilities)
- Families involved with Washoe County Child Protective Services
Public Health Nurse referral form.
Preconception Health Patient Education Materials Order Form For Washoe County Service Providers
Mission:
PHNs support families to enhance physical, emotional, mental and social functioning through:
- Assessments of individuals, families and their environment in clinical and community setting
- Education and counseling to promote health and wellness
- Communicable disease intervention
- Referrals to community resources
PHNs support a safe and healthy environment through public and private partnerships.
Goals:
The primary goals of the District Health Department's home visiting program are prevention of child abuse and neglect, prevention of poor birth outcomes, and promotion of optimal child health and development. This is accomplished during home visitation when nurses provide education, support and referrals to community resources. In addition, the public health nurse promotes physical, intellectual, and socio-emotional development in infants and children.