Public Health Nursing
Christine Bronston, Public Health Nursing Manager
700 W. Beale Street
Kingman, AZ 86401
Telephone: 928-753-0714
Fax: 928-753-0775
Mohave County Department of Public Health Nursing is one of six divisions within the public health department. The department exists in order to maintain a safe and healthy environment for the residents of Mohave County. Public Health Nursing provides professional nursing services for high risk populations. We also investigate and control communicable diseases so that we may live in healthy and safe communities.
The Nursing Division of the Mohave County Department of Public Health reaches out to the community through a range of public health programs. Many of the services are free, regardless of household income. Some services are provided on a sliding fee basis and others are available at a low, fixed cost. Funding for Public Health programs come from sources such as grants, taxes, and local and state revenues.
Public Health Nursing operates out of three main district offices, with a Colorado City location covered approximately twice a week.
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Division Programs
Newborn Intensive Care Program
Tuberculosis Control and Treatment
Immunization Program
Child Care Health Consultation
Communicable Disease Program
Ryan White Care Program
Pregnancy Testing
Reproductive Health/Family Planning
Sexually Transmitted Disease Clinic
Health Start Program
HIV Testing and Counseling
Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program
Newborn Intensive Care Program: This free program, which also includes developmental delay follow-up, features home visits by a Registered Nurse. In turn, a nurse arranges for home visits with the family to evaluate and monitor the child’s condition, screen for developmental delays, teach care-taking techniques, and answer questions. Often, referrals are made to other agencies that can assist with the child’s special needs.
Please contact your local office for information.
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Tuberculosis Control and Treatment: Tuberculosis is on the decrease in other states, but Arizona continues with a steady number of TB cases each year. To help combat this disease, the Public Health Nursing Division, provides one-on–one case management for each case of active tuberculosis. TB skin testing is provided for a minimal charge.
Please contact your local office for information on times and dates.
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Immunization Program: Free immunizations are provided to children and adolescents through the Vaccines for Children Grant. Vaccines available are routine childhood immunizations recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Adult Immunization: Tetanus-diphtheria (recommended every ten years), Hepatitis B, Hepatitis A, Varicella, MMR, and pneumonia vaccines are available to adults for a minimal fee. The Menimune vaccine is now available for those needing protection against Menigococcal disease. Most colleges are now mandating this vaccine prior to acceptance. The new combination Hepatitis A and B vaccine, Twinrix, is also available.
To view immunization clinic office location dates and times, click on office . For information of requirements and helpful hints for clinic visit, click requirement/hints.
Please contact your local office for Adult immunization fee information.
To view immunization schedules for children, adolescents and adults, click on schedule. or to view Arizona 2010-11 immunization requirements for preschools, daycare and school facilities,click requirements.
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Child Care Health Consultation: Public Health Nurses work with local child care facilities to ensure good health and hygiene practices in the daycare setting. This is a voluntary program funded by First Things First of Arizona.
Please contact your local office for information.
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Communicable Disease Program: The nursing staff works with local physicians, Arizona Department of Health Services, and the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention to control the spread of infectious diseases. We conduct outbreak investigations which include identifying cases and those exposed to cases, testing, providing immunization or medications (if applicable), and providing information to the public on how to break the cycle of infection.
Please contact your local office for information.
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Ryan White Care Program: Assistance is available for qualifying HIV positive individuals. Current services include case management and advocacy, food and nutritional assistance, Health Insurance Continuation, medication and ambulatory medical assistance. Transportation is also available for clients who qualify.
Please contact your local office for information.
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Pregnancy Testing: Healthy pregnancies start with early prenatal care. For this reason, Public Health Nursing provides pregnancy testing and counseling as early as fourteen days after a missed menstrual period. Public Health Nursing offers pregnancy testing for a fee.
Please contact your local office for fee information, times and dates.
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Reproductive Health/Family Planning: Some couples have chosen to wait to begin or expand their families, so the Mohave County Reproductive Health Program offers free and low cost family planning services. These services offer a variety of birth control methods to assist individuals/families in making family planning choices. The clinics are staffed by a professional medical team that includes a clinician specializing in women’s health, a medical assistant, and registered nurses when needed. Charges are based on a sliding fee scale according to household income with most services being provided free or for a nominal fee.
The Family Planning Program is funded in part by Title V from Arizona Department of Health Services and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Title X through the Arizona Family Planning Council.. Donations for services are also accepted.
Please contact your local office for fee information, times and dates.
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Sexually Transmitted Disease Clinic: Clinics are held weekly to test for and treat the most common sexually transmitted diseases. Services provided include an exam, testing, counseling, treatment, and contact follow up, if warranted.
Please contact your local office for fee information, times and dates.
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Health Start Program: This home visitation program is a free service that permits a lay health worker, or “promotora”, to be a resource for pregnant women and their families. After birth of the child, the promotora visits the family in the home to provide education on health and safety issues such as immunizations, car seat safety, and home safety. High risk mothers and infants are visited by a registered nurse to facilitate and encourage positive outcomes.
Please contact your local office for information.
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HIV Testing and Counseling: HIV testing and counseling is provided (for a minimal fee), by appointment only. Our knowledgeable nursing staff is trained and certified by the Arizona Department of Health Services to provide professional counseling and testing for HIV. HIV screening is confidential and conducted by using a rapid test that allows same day results which are given to the client prior to leaving the office.
Please contact your local office for fee information, times and dates.
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Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program: This is an educational program for adolescents and parents administered throughout Mohave County. The program provides Community Education Specialists that work with a variety of organizations and groups to provide pregnancy prevention classes to young adolescents and teenagers. A variety of curriculum is available so organizations may choose which methods and materials are most appropriate for the children receiving their services. The program also provides classes for parents offering tips on how to talk with their child about making good choices and how to be sexually responsible.
Please contact your local office for information.
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