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

Public Health Nursing Services

Health Screening

• As appropriate for all ages, including vital signs, glucose.
• Body Mass Index Measurement.

maternal-child health

• Prenatal/Postpartum assessment and teaching.
• Newborn Assessment.
• High Risk prenatal/postpartum follow-up and care.

School health

• Health education.
• Immunizations.
• Hearing screening.
• Fitness Testing.
• Body Mass Index Measurement.

health promotion

• Education provided in homes, schools, and community centers.
• Chronic disease management.

disease prevention

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

Home visits

• Referrals for follow-up of acute and chronic conditions.
• Health education in the home setting.
• Assistance with medications.
• Advocate for clients and their families for needed services.

PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING COORDINATES WITH OTHER AGENCIES:
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• Community Health Representative (CHR).
• Tribal Social Services - Child Protective Team.
• Navajo Nation TB Program and Social Hygiene Program.
• Health Education Program.
• Discharge Planning.
• Schools.

Public Health Nursing Team

Denise Blackrock, MPH, MSN, RN, Director of Public Health Nursing
JoAnn Benally, RN, PHN - PHN Immunization Coordinator
Janise Biakeddy, RN, PHN - PHN STI Coordinator
Roderick Antone, RN, PHN, PHN School Health Coordinator

Julia Thomas, Administrative Assistant
Priscilla Chatter, LNA, Public Health Nursing Assistant
Victoria Chatter, LNA, Public Health Nursing Assistant
Malva Etsitty, CNA, Public Health Nursing Assistant
Katherine Nelson, CNA, Public Health Nursing Assistant
Leander Chee, CNA, Public Health Nursing Assisstant

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.