Public Health Nursing

Our Public Health Nursing division protects the health and well-being of the community by working in partnership with health district programs, residents and organizations to help ensure healthy lives. GCHD Public Health Nurses (PHN) focus on improving and promoting the health and wellness of communities and populations in Galveston County. PHN assess health trends, provide education, organize and attend outreaches, plan and maintain health initiatives, advocate for public health policies, deliver preventive care (like vaccinations), and respond to health crises. 

• Preventive health and community education is provided on request to schools, churches, civic organizations and health fairs. Request us at your event by filling out this form.
• Assists in the formation of faith-based health initiatives, local coalitions.
• Coordinates and participates in community groups.

Healthy Aging Initiative

Join our Healthy Aging Initiative! Our public health nurses are offering free senior classes for all ages. Each class covers a different topic. If you would like GCHD public health nurses to hold a Healthy Aging class at your organization, please email Bethany Hansen, RN at bhansen@gchd.org.

Healthy Aging Resources: Find a variety of health education and caregiver workshops offered by the Houston-Galveston Area Council's Area Agency on Aging.

Community Accessible AEDs

View this list to find the locations of all publicly accessible AEDs (Automated External Defibrillators) throughout Galveston County.

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