Meigs Health Matters… The role of a public health nurse
By Terri Hoschar - Meigs Health Matters
Public health revolves around the motto — Prevent, Promote, Protect the health of all population groups making sure the community is healthy and safe. Public health nursing is an integral component of the overall public health system.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Meigs County Health Department (MCHD) and its public health nursing staff have been put to the test. Public health nursing has done its best to prevent the spread of the virus; promote infection control; and protect the public with education and administration of vaccines.