The Public Health Nurse can assist you:

• In finding a source of medical care for you or a family member
• In finding community resources for you and your family
• In determining health needs for you or a loved one
• By providing education and counseling regarding you or a family members health concerns
• By teaching positive health practices including nutrition and medication usage
• By offering counseling and resources if you have lost a loved one
• If you are exposed to a communicable disease

Senior Services that PHN's are involved with:

• HELP (Healthier Living Program)     
  
  Developed by Stanford University and Department of Public Health, Public Health Nursing. This free, seven session interactive workshop (with food demonstration), meets weekly to help those with ongoing health conditions learn how to take control of their health.            
  
  More information: 951-358-5438
  
  
• CARETEAM (Curtailing Abuse Related to the Elderly)
    
  This is a multi-disciplinary team that works on specific complex senior cases. The team focuses on elder abuse cases and fiduciary abuse. The role of the PHN is to provide assistance and follow-up.                 
  
  More Information: 1-800-476-7506.
  
  
• Office on Aging      
  
  Resources, information and assistance           
  
  More information: 1-800-510-2020
  
  
• Adult Protective Services Hotline           
  
  1-800 -491-7123 for general information and services.
  
  
• In-Home Supportive Services
  
     More information: 1-888-960-4477
  
  
• For additional information or to make a referral please call
     
  Public Health Nursing administration at (951) 358-5438, or
  
  E-MAIL us!