Continuing Nursing Education Opportunities
Presentations, workshops, and video conferences are offered on a variety of public health-related topics. The Johnson County Health Department is an approved long-term provider of continuing education by the Kansas State Board of Nursing. See the Activities Calendar on the left for CNE opportunities. For more information, contact Shari Tedford, Senior Wellness Program Coordinator, at (913) 477-8337.
Dining with Diabetes
A four session program that combines cooking demonstrations and taste-testing with basic information on diabetes and nutrition. HbA1C testing offered for persons with diabetes on the first night. For more information, go to http://www.johnson.ksu.edu/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=819.
Healthy Living Project/Online Outreach
Develops and coordinates online educational activities, events and support groups for gay and bisexual men in collaboration with the Healthy Living Project. The Healthy Living Project is funded by a grant from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. For more information go to www.4healthyliving.org or www.poweron.org or contact Tabitha Wagoner, Human Sexuality Programs Coordinator, at (913) 477-8392.
HIV Orasure Testing
Provides HIV prevention counseling, testing, and referral services for people who are engaging in behaviors that cause them to be at risk for contracting HIV. To make an appointment for testing, contact Tabitha Wagoner, Human Sexuality Programs Coordinator, at (913) 477-8392.
Student Opportunities
We are always delighted to assist students. We have agreements with five different colleges and universities to assist in students' public health experiences. However, there is a limit to the number of students we can accomodate at any given time. Interviews with public health staff can possibly be arranged with students from schools without an agreement. We have agreements with the following schools:
Johnson County Community College
Kansas State University
Research College of Nursing
University of Kansas Medical Center
University of Missouri - Kansas City Department of Nursing
Deadlines for all request forms:
February 15th for summer internships
April 1st for fall interships
September 15th for spring interships
Forms
Instructor Request Form
Student Placement Request Form
Undergraduate and graduate level internships are available. E-mail Shari Tedford, Student Intern Coordinator, for more information.
Wellness Screenings
Wellness Screenings offered include:
- Body Mass Index/Body Composition
- Blood pressure/pulse check
- Cholesterol Screening (Lipid profile including HDL, LDL, triglycerides, glucose, cardiovascular ratio)
- Diabetes Screening (Blood Glucose)
- Flexibility
- Bone density (heel scan)
- Individual counseling provided
- Referral as indicated
- Fees charged for all screenings
- Please call Renee Bryant, Worksite Wellness Coordinator, at (913) 477-8325 for more information.
Resources:
Below are some health information resources and links that you may find helpful. The views expressed on these websites are not necessarily the views of the Johnson County Health Department.
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