Public Health Nursing

Public Health nurses provide chronic and communicable disease control services including immunizations, tuberculosis, flu clinics, and disease outbreak control. Public health nurses also provide home visits to individuals and families. They provide education, consultation, health referrals and coordination of services for a variety of health-related issues such as communicable disease, lead poisoning, parenting, and nutrition.

Location of Services

• All Berrien County Health Department offices
• Berrien County Area schools
• Community events and health fairs
• Client’s home

Cost of Services

• Immunizations
• Tuberculosis (TB) Testing

Contact Information

Ask for the nurse in charge at the following offices:

• Benton Harbor Office - Phone: 269-927-5627
• Niles Office - Phone: 269-684-2800, ext. 6510