Public Health Nursing
The mission of Public Health Nursing is to improve
the health status of Licking County's citizens and communities.
Nursing strives to promote and maintain health, prevent illness and
its disabling effects through quality services delivered in a
cost-effective manner.
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Immunizations
Child
and Adult Immunizations, Travel Immunizations, Flu Shots.
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Tuberculosis Control
TB testing, surveillance, and treatment.
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Infectious
Disease Control
Food
and Water Borne Disease Outbreak Investigations, Reportable
Illness Tracking.
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Health Care Professionals
Clinical guidelines,
health alerts, physician profiles, EMS, public laboratory
services.
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Pregnancy
and Newborns
At-Risk Pregnancy Consultation, Pregnancy
Testing.
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BCMH
Bureau
for Children with Medical Handicaps
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Help
Me Grow
Home
Visits for Infants and Children.
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Sexually Transmitted Disease Clinic
Testing for sexually
transmitted diseases including HIV. Information about
responsible behavior.
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Home Health
Visiting nurse services and
home health aides.
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Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding education and support.
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