Public Health Nurses (PHN’s) are committed to serving the public health needs of the people of Long Beach.Prevention of illness and achievement of optimum health for the total population are the goals of Public Health Nursing.The PHN works to achieve these goals by helping individuals determine their health needs and understand the significance of their health problems, by planning for health care, by teaching positive health practices, and by promoting utilization of community resources.

The PHN works with individuals, families, and community groups in the home and the community providing assessment, case management, health teaching, counseling and advocacy.The Public Health Nurse is a professional Registered Nurse who has a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing, along with a Public Health Nurse Certificate emphasizing in community health.

Public Health Nursing services for individuals and families include:

• Assistance in identifying community resources
• Determining their health needs
• Understanding the significance of health problems
• Education on positive health practices
• Plan for healthcare

The Public Health Nurse assists indivuals who are:

• Pregnant, or have a new baby
• Want information about family planning
• Want to know more about a baby or a child with health problems
• Want to learn more about positive parenting skills
• Want to know more about preventing lead poisoning in your child
• Are exposed to a communicable disease
• Are without a source of medical care
• Need to know more about community resources
• Have questions about the physical or emotional health of any member of your family

What the Public Health Nurse does:

• Health Evaluations
• Teaching
• Counseling
• Referrals and Case Management

ANYONE MAY REQUEST PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING SERVICES

For more information about Public Health Nursing or to make a referral call:

City of Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services, Nursing Division

2525 Grand Avenue, Room 250

Long Beach, CA 90815

(562) 570-4202, (562) 570-4210

TDD at (562) 570-4230

Please visit the “Brochures” section on the city page for the referral form.