MISSION
To provide comprehensive and quality nursing care by fostering respect and dignity of the individual, family and community.

PHILOSOPHY
The philosophy of Public Health Nursing is based on the dignity, values, and beliefs of the individual, the family, and the community.  We believe that life is a gift.  Each person is responsible to make healthy choices.  Therefore, we believe that everyone is entitled to receive professional and quality nursing care and assistance based on their needs.  

VISION
Promote healthy individuals, healthy families, and healthy communities.

WHAT IS PUBLIC HEALTH?
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:

• Community Health Representative (CHR).
• Tribal Social Services - Child Protective Team.
• Navajo Nation TB Program and Social Hygiene Program.
• Health Education Program.
• Discharge Planning.
• Schools.

Director, Public Health Nursing
Amelia Wilcox, RN, MSN.

PHN Secretary
Gladys Billy

Seraphine Elam, RN, PHN, Immunization Prgm. Coord.

Martin Taxera, RN, PHN

Ella Dayea, ​MVO/ PHN 

Denise Blackrock, RN, Senior PHN, TB Coordinator

Joleen Peterson, MVO/ Health Tech

Priscilla Chatter, MVO/ Health Tech

Janise Biakeddy

Doris Ross, PHN

Esther Austin, PHN

JoAnn Benally, PHN

​Margaret Begay, MVO/ Health Tech
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