Public Health Nursing

Communicable Disease Prevention & Control

Communicable Diseases-Education, investigation, and follow-up of reportable communicable diseases, potential rabies incidents, suspected food borne illness and disease outbreaks.
Immunizations- Provided for infants, children, and adults who are uninsured or whose insurance does not cover vaccine cost. read more
Tuberculosis (TB) Screening & Management- Skin testing (mantoux) for assessment of exposure to TB. Education and medication monitoring of persons requiring treatment.

Maternal Child Health

Family Home Visiting- Visits to pregnant women, infants and children for assessment, education, support, screening and referral for linking to community resources.
- The visits focus on education to include preventative health care for healthy pregnancies, mothers, babies, and families; nutrition, breastfeeding, bottle feeding, childbirth, parenting, safety, infant care, growth, and development.
- Who is eligible? All pregnant women: first pregnancy, teen pregnancy, high risk pregnancy, history of chronic disease, complications during pregnancy, poor weight gain / high weight gain, interested in breastfeeding, history of preterm labor, multiple births, WIC clients, Postpartum women, infants & children from birth to 3 years, concerns about postpartum depression

Nurse Family Partnership- Nurse Family Partnership is a program for women who are having their first baby. A Specially trained nurse will visit in the home every week or two throughout the pregnancy and continue up until the baby is 2 years of age.
- Have a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby.
- Become a better parent.
- Build a strong network of support for mother and baby; make the home a safe place for baby to live and play; get referrals for healthcare, childcare, job training, and other support services available in the community; find ways to continue client’s education and develop job skills; set goals for the family’s future and find ways to help client reach them.
Superior Babies (Northern St. Louis County)- Superior Babies Program provides supportive relationships to any pregnant woman with a history of substance use. Superior Babies is committed to helping the mother reach a variety of life-skills and parenting goals to help meet her needs through pregnancy and until the baby reaches two years of age.
- A client will partner with a licensed chemical dependency counselor and public health nurse. They will help her have the healthiest baby possible by assisting client with remaining drug and alcohol free; provide pregnancy and parenting education; help her find housing, food, support, and assist her to reach her employment and education goals.
- Who is eligible-Any pregnant woman who wants to have a healthy baby and has questions or concerns about her chemical use.
- The Programs are voluntary & free of charge.
- Connecting you with services in the Community.

WIC (Women, Infants, & Children)- Offers up to date nutrition education along with nutritious free supplemental foods for pregnant women, postpartum women, and infants and children up to age 5. Income guidelines apply. read more
Follow Along Program- Offers free information and guidance for early childhood growth and development through the mail for families with children 0-36 months of age. Any parent who is interested can enroll their child who is under 36 months.
Elevated Blood Lead Case Management- Offers case management, education, referral, and support for families who have children with lead poisoning due to exposure to lead.

Adult Health

Long Term Care Consultation- Offers information and resources for alternative living arrangements or in-home services for adults.
Minnesota Senior Health Options- Offers Minnesota Senior Health Options enrollees a care coordinator who assists them in getting the health care and related support services they need.
Personal Care Assistance- Offers assessment of health needs and authorization of personal care assistance services.

Environmental Health

Response to Public Health Nuisance calls. Public education on safety hazards indoor environments and environmental health risks.

Health Promotion

Health Education- Presentations available on a variety of health related topics. Consultations about public health issues.
Community Partnerships- Provide information and work with community leaders on community assessment and policy development related to health issues. read more
Public Health Preparedness- Planning with community partners for coordinated emergency response to natural and man-made disasters. read more