Public Health Nursing in South Canterbury.

Public Health Nursing

District health boards are responsible for providing programmes for the early detection of health abnormalities, surveillance and the health needs of children at school.

The health education syllabus is implemented by schools with assistance from District Health Board personnel.

What we do;

• Make regular visits to school's to advise on children's health

• Monitor health status of children at school

• Work alongside families

• Provide parenting support

• Provide adolescent health clinics in High Schools

• Provide B4 School checks

• Provide health information and support to Early childhood/ education centers

• Refer to health professionals, agencies or other supporting services

• Support Health promotion in schools

• Free Youth Health clinic Ages 12-25

• Year 7-8 School based immunisation Program

Referrals;

• Allergies/ Anaphylaxis

• Co-ordination/ motor skills

• Eating/ Nutrition

• Hearing or vision concerns

• Hygiene

• Immunisation and Communicable Diseases

• Medical Conditions (Asthma, Diabetes, Allergies)

• Puberty/ Sexual Health/ Sexuality information

• Skin conditions (Headlice, Eczema, Impetigo)

• Significant behavioural concerns

• Grief and Loss

• Speech and Language

• Other physical/ mental health concerns

Anyone can contact the Public Health Nursing service.

We will meet you at School, Home, Clinics or a place of your choice.

Our Public Health Nurse:
Mrs Judy Cooper
Public Health Nurse
Ph: 03 687 2320

Email: pubhealth@scdhb.health.nz