Public Health Team Home Visiting

Public Health Nurses have been caring for our community for over 100 years. 

What is Public Health Team Nursing?
Public Health Team Nursing promotes the health of individuals and families through home visits, clinic visits, and telephone consultations.  They act as both a community resource and as an advocate for families and individuals.

What services does Public Health Team Nursing offer?
Public Health Team Nursing services include:

Who is eligible for our services?
Any City of Milwaukee resident is eligible to receive services from us.  Our primary focus for home visits is to pregnant women, high-risk infants, and children needing additional health or developmental assessment.

What is the goal of Public Health Team Nursing?
The primary goal of Public Health Team Nursing is to reduce infant mortality.  We plan to do this by:

• Advocating for our clients to maintain a healthy lifestyle
• Educating on the importance of a safe sleep environment
• Improving infant and child care through education and assessment
• Improving prenatal care and education
• Preventing communicable diseases of infants & children via immunizations

Who do I contact for more information?
To contact a Public Health Nurse, call 286-8620, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.

Where can I apply to become a Public Health Nurse?
If you are interested in becoming a Public Health Nurse, visit our employment web page www.ci.mil.wi.us/PublicHealthNurse11255.htm.