Other Nursing Division Programs & Info

Mohave County Department of Public Health Nursing is one of four divisions within the public health department. The department exists in order to maintain a safe and healthy environment for the residents of Mohave County. Public Health Nursing provides professional nursing services for high-risk populations. We also investigate and control communicable diseases so that we may live in healthy and safe communities.

The Nursing Division of the Mohave County Department of Public Health reaches out to the community through a range of public health programs. Many of the services are free, regardless of household income. Some services are provided on a sliding fee basis and others are available at a low, fixed cost. Funding for Public Health programs comes from sources such as grants, taxes, and local and state revenues.

Public Health Nursing operates out of three main district offices, with a Colorado City location covered approximately twice a week.

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Communicable Disease Reporting and Public Health Emergencies

24/7 Notification

If you are a physician or medical provider reporting an infectious disease or public health concern
please contact our 24/7 reporting line.

PHONE: (928) 718-4927
FAX: (928) 718-1579

Health Director
Phone: (928) 753-0774
Fax: (928) 718-5547 

Nursing / Communicable Disease Dept. 
Phone: (928) 753-0743 ext: 4269
Fax: (928) 753-0775

Division Programs

High Risk Perinatal Program (HRPP): This free program, which also includes developmental delay follow-up, features home visits by a Registered Nurse. In turn, a nurse arranges for home visits with the family to evaluate and monitor the child’s condition, screen for developmental delays, teach caretaking techniques, and answer questions. Often, referrals are made to other agencies that can assist with the child’s special needs.

Tuberculosis Control and Treatment: Tuberculosis is on the decrease in other states, but Arizona continues with a steady number of TB cases each year. To help combat this disease, the Public Health Nursing Division provides one–on–one case management for each case of active tuberculosis. TB skin testing is available for a fee.

Communicable Disease Program: The Nursing staff works with local physicians, the Arizona Department of Health Services, and the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention to control the spread of infectious diseases. We conduct outbreak investigations which include identifying cases and those exposed to cases, testing, providing immunizations or medications (if applicable), and providing information to the public on how to break the cycle of infection.

Pregnancy Testing:  Healthy pregnancies start with early prenatal care.  For this reason, Public Health Nursing provides pregnancy testing and counseling as early as fourteen days after a missed menstrual period. Public Health Nursing offers pregnancy testing for a fee. Please contact your local office for fee information, times and dates. 
 

Reproductive Health/Family Planning: Some couples have chosen to wait to begin or expand their families, so the Mohave County Reproductive Health Program offers income-eligible family planning services. These services offer a variety of birth control methods to assist individuals/families in making family planning choices. The clinics are staffed by a professional medical team that includes a clinician specializing in women’s health, and registered nurses. Services are provided at no charge to an individual with an income of 150% or below the Federal Poverty Level. The Family Planning Program is funded by Title V from Arizona Department of Health Services. Please contact your local office for fee information, times and dates. (Currently not accepting patients. In need of a nurse practitioner. To apply, please visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mohavecountyaz

Sexually Transmitted Disease Clinic: Clinics are held weekly to test for and treat the most common sexually transmitted diseases. Services provided include an exam, testing, counseling, treatment, and contact follow-up, if warranted.

Health Start Program: This home visitation program is a free service that permits a lay health worker, or “promotora," to be a resource for pregnant women and their families. After the birth of the child, the promotora visits the family in the home to provide education on health and safety issues such as immunizations, car seat safety, and home safety. High-risk mothers and infants are visited by a registered nurse to facilitate and encourage positive outcomes. Please contact your local office for information.
 

HIV Prevention Program: This program is 100% free and confidential to anyone from the age of 13 years old and above. Our program offers services in all of Mohave County, which includes:

• Free HIV testing –We provide a 20-minute rapid HIV test is available through offices in Bullhead City, Kingman, and Lake Havasu City. Please call for more information.
• Linkage to care - Newly diagnosed HIV-positive persons will be linked/referred to a provider who can treat them for their new diagnosis and provide appropriate care. The team also assists in linking previously diagnosed not-in-care persons, as well as new residents who are previously diagnosed.
• Referrals – For those interested in PrEP services, we will link you to a provider who offers PrEP services.
• Partner services – Partner services assists HIV-positive persons in notifying their sexual and/or needle-sharing partners of possible exposure to HIV and provide linkage to testing and medical care. This service is always voluntary and confidential for the person living with HIV and their partner(s).
• Access to condoms – Our clinic sites in Bullhead City, Kingman, and Lake Havasu City have condoms available, at no cost, to anyone who requests them at the front desk.
• Education – For more information on HIV/AIDS, please contact one of our offices.

If you have any additional questions or would like to get tested, feel free to reach out to us at one of the offices below:

• Bullhead City: 928-758-0703
• Kingman: 928-753-0714
• Lake Havasu City: 928-453-0712
• HIV Prevention Program Cell Phone: 928-260-6757 (call or text)

Mobile Health Unit: The MCDPH Mobile Health Unit, an ARPA-funded project sponsored by Mohave County’s District 4 Supervisor Jean Bishop, will travel to communities within District 4 and throughout Mohave County to provide preventative medical screenings, health education, linkages to care, and referrals to social services. Please check back in the near future for a schedule of community visits.