| The Community Health Nurses (CHN's) are Registered Nurses that work in conjunction with numerous Health District programs, such as case management, and many community partners. They provide home follow up care, immunizations for homebound patients, health education and referral of clients to appropriate agencies for assistance.
The following services are offered by the Community Health Nurses:
- Preventive health and community education is provided on request to schools, churches, civic organizations and health fairs. Download request form.
- Home Visits/Referrals: Follow up care for missed appointments, chronic illness education, nursing or home assessment, flu/pneumonia shots for homebound patients
- Assists in the formation of faith-based health initiatives, local coalitions, coordinates and participates in community groups.
Any Galveston County resident is eligible to use the Community Health Nurses services
Location:
1207 Oak St.
La Marque, TX 77568
Phone: 409-938-2456 Fax: 409-938-2239
Hours: Community Health Nurses are available Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-5:00 pm.
Costs: Services are available free of charge.
Community partners Include: youth groups, homeless coalitions, senior service centers, county head starts, disaster and assistance agencies, health education centers, health promotion agencies, hospitals, private physicians, school districts, faith based agencies, civic organizations, churches, state and local health services, home health agencies and mental health services.
For more information, referrals, Health Fairs or a referral form contact the Administration Assistant at 409-938-2456. Referral forms may also be downloaded from our website, http://www.gchd.org/chn/chnreferral.pdf and faxed to 409-938-2239. |
