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Programs

Learn about Barnstable County's Public Health Nursing Division's programs, including biometric screenings, blood pressure clinics, tickborne disease prevention, and more. Get involved in the Public Immunization Program and benefit from free health screenings and flu shots. Collaborate with expert nurses for preventative health services and consultations. Stay informed about the importance of public health nursing in saving medical costs and preventing illnesses. Join us in supporting community well-being and access essential healthcare services.

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Programs

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  1. Barnstable County Department ofHealth & EnvironmentPublic Health NursingDivisionNovember 15, 2017

  2. Programs Public Immunization Program Ask a Public Health Nurse Biometric Screenings/Preventative Health Blood Pressure Clinics Safety Trainings Tickborne Disease Prevention Sun Safety/Skin Cancer Prevention Public Safety Services Massachusetts Association of Public Health Nurses Falls Prevention for Seniors

  3. PUBLIC IMMUNIZATION PROGRAM • FY2017: Flu shots – 1743 • Breakdown: Public Safety – 416 Schools – 753 County Emp. – 90 General Community - 384 Other – 577 Vaccine expense - $62,795.96 Vaccine deposits - $88,745.76 • Media Release: June 2017, Infographic, Radio, Print

  4. Ask a Public Health Nurse Program • Started 2012 • Frontline health professionals • Outreach to vulnerable & underserved populations • Collaboration with Cape Cod Hunger Network • Free health screenings & flu shots • Free access to professional nurse • Nurses consult with up to 30 clients/visit

  5. BIOMETRIC SCREENINGS • Collaboration with Municipal Health Group • Bone density, blood pressure, glucose/cholesterol/HDL, hearing, vision, body mass index, skin cancer screening • Offered yearly to all towns BLOOD PRESSURE CLINICS • Located: • YMCA, • Chatham Community Center • Eastham Public Library • Falmouth Eats Together 14.1 Million adults are unaware they have high blood pressure (Million Hearts Program, CDC)

  6. In Closing: Why Do We Need Nurses? • We bring professional public health nursing services to the residents • Provide mentorship and a site for nursing student interns – 29 students since 2011 • One dollar spent on immunizations is estimated to save $5 in treating preventable illness (ASTHO) • Future Growth: provide more point-of-care services in line with other county health dept.

  7. Questions? • THANK-YOU FOR YOUR TIME!!

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