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Public Health Nursing


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.
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, RN, Director Public Health Nursing
Gladys Billy, Administrative Assistant
Seraphine Elam, RN, PHN, Immunization Prgm. Coord.
Martin Taxera, RN, PHN
Ella Dayea, ​MVO/ PHN 
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Joleen Peterson, MVO/ Health Tech
Priscilla Chatter, MVO/ Health Tech
Janise Biakeddy
Doris Ross, PHN
JoAnn Benally, PHN
​Margaret Begay, MVO/ Health Tech
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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.
Questions? We're here to help.
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Winslow Indian Health Care Center
500 North Indiana Ave
Winslow, AZ 86047
​(928) 289-4646

Administration Fax (928) 289-6229
Human Resources Fax (928) 289-8024
Health Information Management Fax (928) 289-5264 
Contact Us
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Patient Survey
Patient Advocate
Notice of Privacy Practices
  • DMC Project
  • About Us
    • Governance & Leadership
    • History, Mission, Vision & Values
    • Our Locations
  • Our Services
    • Behavioral Health
    • Dental
    • Hózhǫ́ógo Iiná Wellness Program >
      • Health and Fitness
      • Navajo Traditional Medicine Program
      • Nutrition
    • Health Promotions & Disease Prevention >
      • MSPI
      • HPDP Health Fair
      • Wellness Conference
    • Optometry
    • Prenatal Care
    • Pharmacy/Medication
    • Physical Therapy
    • Public Health Nursing
    • Purchase Referred Care
    • Women's Health
  • Join Our Team
    • Job Announcements
    • Medical Recruitment
    • Nursing Recruitment
  • Patient & Visitors
    • Personal Health Portal
    • patient rights and notice of privacy practices
    • CONTACT US
    • NEWS & Events
    • Resources >
      • Navajo Division Of Health
      • Office of Environmental Health
      • Patient Benefits Coordinator
      • Patient Transportation
      • Veteran Resources
      • WIC
  • More
    • Covid 19 Dashboard
    • CORONAVIRUS 2019
    • Patient Survey
    • DSFC Water/Sewer Application