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Adolescent Care
Arrowhead Juvenile Center
Public Health
Nurses provide health check-ups, referrals and assistance for youth
incarcerated at this Duluth juvenile facility.
Asthma Education
A Public Health Nurse has received advanced training and has been certified
as an Asthma Educator. She is available to assist families with children who
have asthma and adults newly diagnosed with reactive airway disease.
Education is provided on medications, self-management techniques and
controlling environmental triggers.
Babysitting Classes
Classes are offered to youth ages 9 to 16 years of age to learn how to
safely care for young infants and children. Participants will learn basic
childcare, safety, how to change diapers, good nutrition, review basic CPR
and first aid skills.
Bike
Safety
Small group classes are offered annually for children on safe biking
habits. Class topics may differ from year to year but will cover biking
basics such as: safety, what to wear, where to ride, how helmets should fit
and hand signals. After completing the course, children will be provided
with a properly fitted bike helmet, if they need one.
Child
and Teen Check-ups
The Public Health Nurses work with the medical care providers to provide
thorough health check-ups for children birth to 21 years of age. Special
emphasis is placed on screening for health concerns and education to prevent
health problems.
Family Planning
Education and assistance in finding the right family planning method for the
individual client.
Immunizations
Life threatening diseases
may be prevented for children and adults by being properly immunized. The
Public Health Nursing Department provides information and immunization
clinics for all age groups.
Peer Education
Smoking prevention related activities for youth at the Ojibwe School.
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