Public Health Nursing Services
Support community health through care, prevention, and education
Overview
Public Health Nurses care for people, families, and communities across Alaska. We offer a wide range of services to help prevent illness, promote health, and support safe, healthy communities.
Our nurses provide both one-on-one care and work with local groups to improve community health. Services may be different at each public health center, so please call your local center for more information or to make an appointment.
Public Health Nursing services
Services may be different at each public health center.
Call your local center to learn more or to make an appointment.
Translation and interpretation services are always available.
Fees may apply, but we use a sliding scale based on family size and income.
No one is turned away if they cannot pay.
Clinical services
We offer health care for people of all ages. Services include:
- Well Child Services: Vaccines, hearing and vision checks, and child development screening
- Infectious Disease Prevention: TB testing and treatment, follow-up care for certain infections, adult vaccines
- STI and HIV Testing and Treatment: Testing, treatment, partner services, and emergency medication
- Reproductive Health: Women’s health exams, pregnancy testing, and birth control
- Screenings and Referrals: At each visit, we ask about safety, alcohol use, and healthy habits, provide support, and referrals for other services
Community services
Public Health Nurses also work with communities to:
- Assess Community Health Needs: Help find and solve health problems in local areas
- Plan for Emergencies: Work with others to prepare for natural disasters or health emergencies
- Investigate Infections: Track and respond to diseases that can spread to others
- Teach Health Topics: Provide health education in schools and communities
- Address Substance Misuse: Share naloxone kits and give training, education, and support