Public Health Nursing
Public Health protects and improves the health of the community through education, promotion of healthy lifestyles, research for disease and injury prevention, and assures conditions in which people can be healthy.
We provide health promotion, health education, and disease prevention and direct treatment for service members, their families, retirees, civilian employees and other National Capital Region beneficiaries.
Programs and Services
Health Promotions & Wellness
- Health promotion outreach to beneficiaries and community via health fairs
- Monthly health awareness campaigns
- Annual influenza vaccine campaign
- Emergency preparedness and response
Child & Youth Services
- Health inspections of CYS facilities and family child care homes
- Team consultant related to placement for participants with health, behavioral, developmental concerns
- Health/safety classes for CYS personnel/parents upon request
Epidemiology and Disease Surveillance
Communicable Disease & Surveillance Reporting
- Outbreak investigations
- Communicable disease reporting
- Education and counseling
HIV Program
- Annual Employee Education
- Case management & counseling
Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI)
Tuberculosis (TB) Surveillance
- Provide TB counseling, education and follow-up testing
- Latent TB treatment and follow up
Rabies Surveillance
- Track and monitor animal bite cases
- Provide education and counseling
Blood Look Back Program
- Notify, counsel and screen recipients of emergency blood products in theater
- Work with Army Blood Donor Center to counsel and test donors with positive screening results