Community Health Nurses

A range of nursing services to encourage good health.

The Community Health Nurses (CHN) work to create a healthy and happy environment directed towards individuals, families and groups.

Programs offered by the Community health nurse include:-

• Women’s health – individual assessment or education and training. 
• Men’s health – individual assessment or education and training. 
• Personal alarm assessments for the elderly and disabled. 
• Drug and alcohol - personal assessment and service co-ordination.
• Outreach health assessment
• Aged care support
• Diabetic assessment and service co-ordination.
• Health promotion/prevention initiatives through education and screening sessions.
• General health support, counseling, referral and advocacy.

Referrals
Referrals can be made by phone, fax or in person by attending MCHS.