Public Health Nursing

Public Health Nursing Division

The Salem County Public Health Nursing Division is dedicated to providing a wide range of health services and programs available to the residents of Salem County. The goal of the Public Health Nursing Division is to improve the health and wellness of our residents, through screening, referral, education, follow-up and case management. Our programs service individuals throughout the entire lifespan.

Health Screenings

Free Screenings

• Blood pressure, cholesterol (total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, triglycerides), and glucose (sugar) screenings are offered to adults 18 years and older at various events and locations throughout Salem County and every first Thursday from 1:00-3:00 pm at the Health Department.
• Child Lead Screenings for children 1-6 years old at various events and locations throughout Salem County, including every fourth Tuesday from 10:00 am-12:00 pm at Salem WIC and every first Thursday from 1:00-3:00 pm at the Health Department.

Please Contact the Public Health Nursing Division or visit our event calendar for more information!

Case Management

• Special Child Health Services
• Tuberculosis

Education & Referral

• Chronic Disease Prevention
• Sexually Transmitted Disease – Education & Referral
• Pregnancy
• Lead
• Immunizations – Free flu & COVID-19 vaccines

Staff

• Kay Cawman, RN – Public Health Nurse
• Jennifer Clark, BSW, LPN – Special Child Health Program Specialist
• Bonnie Hogate, RN – Public Health Nurse, Child Lead Case Manager
• Jessica Hughes, BSN, RN – Public Health Nurse Supervisor
• Rachel Mason, RN – Public Health Nurse, Child Lead Case Manager
• Kristy Stearns, MPH, CHES® – Epidemiologist
• Heather Till, RN – Assistant Supervisor of Nurses, Vaccine Coordinator