Community Health Nursing

 

Health Education Information

One of the core functions of the Whitley County Health Department involves providing health education services to the community along with connecting resources within the community. Guest speaker presentations are offered with flexibility on time, day, duration, topics, etc. The Community Health Nurse can connect county residents with community resources through the Whitley County Resource Guide, provide local health data, assist in writing health-related grants, assist with planning local health fairs; all with the goal of empowering Whitley County residents to live healthy lives.

Chronic Disease

  • Prevention
  • Improving the disease state
  • Knowing your lab values

Physical Activity

  • Incorporating physical activity into your day
  • Injury prevention and ergonomics
  • Becoming more active as a family
  • Strength, balance and fall prevention

Nutrition

  • Building healthy plates with MyPlate
  • Rethink your drink and hydration
  • Grocery shopping and reading food labels
  • Parenting, nutrition and picky eaters
  • Creating a healthy relationship with food – breaking diet myths
  • Calorie counting with a balanced diet for weight loss

Substance Use

  • The opioid epidemic
  • Substance use facts, trends, and prevention
  • Tobacco Treatment
  • Tobacco Avoidance Education
  • Catch My Breath Vaping Education for children and teens

Mental Health

  • Mental Health-signs of depression, anxiety, bullying, and referral sources
  • Battling the seasonal blues
  • Suicide Prevention Training/QPR Training
  • Postpartum Depression
  • Healthy relationships
  • Good sleep hygiene

Other

  • Screen time and health
  • STI/HIV
  • Good personal hygiene practices