Outreach

Mission Statement: The Outreach Department strives to promote the Health, Safety, self-reliance, happiness, and wellbeing of the people we serve, through culturally suitable health education and compassionate care.

Function of the Outreach Department: The department functions very similar to a small local public health department. The team consists of one Public Health Nurse (PHN) and three Community Health Representatives (CHR’s). The team provides a variety of health & safety promotional activities for the community, along with distributing health education. Health screenings are provided during local events. Also, the team fills a medical service void by seeing homebound clients that have difficulty getting out of their homes and do not have a full-time caregiver. Along with assisting people in need navigate through the medical and social service systems.

Under the direction of a community health nurse, the outreach department provides patient education, at-home wellness visits for shut-ins and those in need.  They also conduct safety and educational programs across the Valley ranging from blood pressure screenings, flu shots, pedestrian safety, health screenings, and prenatal classes.