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Registered nurses are available to provide assessment, education, and resource information to persons living in Johnson County through home or office visits.
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Click below to see a variety of classes and trainings the Johnson County Health Department provides:
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Cathy Shemwell, RN, BSN
Disease Containment Program Manager
(913) 826-1208
Nancy Tausz, RN, BSN
Disease Containment Division Director
(913) 826-1222 |
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Services
Prenatal - Postpartum
- Physical/social assessment
- Assistance with blood pressure monitoring and infant weight checks
- Education/counseling
School Consultation
- Registered nurses act as a liasion between school and home:
- Assist with the management of communicable diseases
- Assist with the organization of school health programs
- School-related health fairs
Senior Adults
- Physical/social assessments
- Counseling/instructions
- Nurses monitor:
- client self-care
- medications
- nutrition
- safety
Blood Pressure Clinics - monitoring and counseling clinics are available at various locations throughout the county.
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