The mission of the Saint Louis County Public Health Nursing program is to promote and preserve the health of populations at risk for poor health outcomes.

The program integrates the skills and knowledge of both professional nursing and public health. The program includes identification of subgroups within the community who are at higher risk of illness or poor recovery and targeting resources toward those groups, families and individuals who comprise them.

The mission is achieved by working with health related groups, community leaders, agencies and the subgroups at risk.

• Professional nursing consultation and intervention for high-risk pregnancies and infants.
• Holistic in-home nursing assessment and education to promote health and wellness
• Case management and coordination of client care through a multidisciplinary approach.

• Assistance with community assessment and needs identification.
• Development of health promotion and prevention programs.
• Partnering with community leaders to influence health policy development.
• Engaging communities to respond to health issues.

• Collaboration with area agencies to promote accessible health care to all members of the community.
• Referral to other Department of Health and Saint Louis County Government programs.
• Assistance with early childhood programs, area school districts and adolescent support groups.

Community Health Nursing services are housed in the North Central County Community Health Center at 4000 Jennings Station Road, 63121. Services are available through each of these Saint Louis County Health Centers: