WHAT IS PUBLIC HEALTH?

Public Health is keeping individuals, families and communities healthy by:

• Preventing an illness or injury before it occurs.
• Promoting healthy behaviors by educating about healthy choices and practices.
• Promoting safe and healthy environment.

News & Updates

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MEASLES (March 19th, 2025)

Due to measles cases reported off and near the Navajo Nation, Winslow Indian Health Care Center would like to remind you about the importance of the MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccine.

Two doses of MMR vaccine are recommended to protect against Measles, Mumps, and Rubella. Children get their first doses within the 12-15 month range and second does when at the 4-6 year range. 

Winslow Indian Health Care Center & Dilkon Medical Center will be open for extended vaccine update hours from:
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8am - 5:30pm (MST)
​All Ages Welcome!

Please see the infographic for further information on Measles. You may download the flyer by clicking the button below.

WIHCC Measles Flyer PDF

Navajo Department of Health Public Health Advisory Notice Measles

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Public Health Department Services

School health

• Health Education
• Immunizations
• Hearing Screening

health promotion

• Education provided in schools and community centers

disease prevention

• Communicable disease tracking and follow-up.
• Education on communicable disease.
• Administering of child and adult vaccination to protect against preventable disease.

PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMEN COORDINATES WITH OTHER AGENCIES:
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• Community Health Representative (CHR)
• Navajo Nation TB Program and Social Hygiene Program
• Health Education Program
• Schools

Public Health Nursing Team

Denise Blackrock, MPH, MSN, RN, Director of Public Health Nursing
Janise Biakeddy, RN, PHN - PHN STI Coordinator
Shermaine Leonard, MPH, CDIS
Joleen Peterson, CAN - Public Health Nursing Assistant
​Julia Thomas, Administrative Assistant

Public Health Nursing is located south of Laboratory in the Northwest area of WIHCC campus.  PHN also has two offices located at the satellite clinics in Dilkon and Leupp.