Public Health Nursing

Preventive Medicine
Public Health Nursing

Phone:	760-380-3235
Location:	Bldg 172
Office hours:	Monday: 0730-1200; 1300-1600 Tuesday: 0830-1200; 1300-1600 Wednesday: 0730-1200; 1300-1600 Thursday: 0830-1200; closed in afternoon for training Friday: 0730-1200; 1300-1600 Closed Federal Holidays and MEDDAC training holidays

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MISSION: As a component of Force Health Protection & Readiness and Preventive Medicine, Army Public Health Nursing provides population based surveillance of infectious disease threats in order to protect and sustain a healthy & medically fit force; and provides direct patient care to prevent and minimize the impacts of diseases and promote optimal levels of health and well-being of all beneficiaries.

 

Communicable Disease Prevention & Control

• Sexually transmitted disease and infection screening & treatment
• Tuberculosis screening and treatment
• HIV case managment
• Infectious disease outbrak investigation

Health consultant

• Child, Youth & School Services
• Exceptional Family Member Program
• Family Advocacy Program

Medical threat breifing for units & individuals

Tobacco cessation group classes and individual counseling

• Resources: TriWest Tobacco Quitline - 1-866-244-6870
• http://www.triwest.com/en/beneficiary/healthy-living/tobacco-cessation/
• Callers can speak to trained representatives to locate needed resources.
• It’s assistance available 24/7/365 to help connect those who are ready to quit tobacco with the support they need.
• Department of Defense 1-800-QUIT-NOW on web: www.ucanquit2.org
• Through this site, you can have a live chat with a tobacco cessation coach seven (7) days a week from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. EST.
• A message board for sharing opinions, asking questions and receiving support is also available.
  

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