What specific services do VNA nurses provide to homeless families?
VNA nurses provide these services, among others:
- Health assessments and screenings
- Early detection of illnesses and prompt treatment
- Preventative healthcare and teaching
- Education on positive coping skills
- First aid and injury care
- Chronic disease monitoring and education
- Nutritional assessments and education
- Prenatal, childbirth and breastfeeding education and support
- Post-partum and infant assessments
- Positive parenting education
- Referrals to primary care and community resources to meet individual needs
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