Registered nurses are available to provide assessment, education, and resource information to persons living in Johnson County through home or office visits.

• Physical/social assessment
• Assistance with blood pressure monitoring and infant weight checks
• Education/counseling

School Consultation -

• Registered nurses act as a liaison between school and home:
  • state immunization requirements (KDHE, CDC - Vaccines & Immunizations)
  • follow-up home visits if indicated
• Assist with the management of communicable diseases
• Assist with the organization of school health programs
• School related health fairs

• Physical/social assessments
• Counseling/instruction
• Nurses monitor:
  • client self care
  • medications
  • nutrition
  • safety

Blood Pressure Clinics - with monitoring and counseling are available at various locations throughout the county - Click here to see the Blood Pressure Clinic Schedule.

To make a referral or for more information, contact:

Catherine Shemwell RN, BSN
Outreach Nurse Program Manager
(913) 826-1208

Nancy Tausz RN, BSN
Disease Containment Division Director
(913) 826-1222