MISSION-BASED AND COMMUNITY CARE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES | VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION
Home Health Aides offer personal care, bathing, and light housekeeping to those who are elderly, have disabilities, or have chronic health conditions. Home health aide services help individuals maintain their safety and independence.
Parenting Support - Nurses, parent coaches/family support workers, social workers, and lactation consultants provide physician-directed home visits, prenatal and post-partum support, and health education services to vulnerable families living in poverty at risk of poor health, developmental, and educational outcomes.
Shelter Nursing - Serves as the primary public health provider in all Omaha and Council Bluffs homeless shelters, domestic violence shelters, group maternity homes, and youth living on the street. Nursing services include health assessment, education, medication compliance, and management of chronic health conditions and mental and behavioral health. Nurses work with families to address their unique needs by coordinating community resources and accessing medical services to assist with basic healthcare needs, mental health, child safety, and substance and domestic abuse.
Provides flu and immunizations (including COVID) at community and workplace clinics.
School Health Programs - Provides essential preventative health and wellness screening, as well as physical and mental health services to help ensure the overall well-being of students and staff in Omaha area schools. Nurses often provide staff training and work with parents to personalize specific care for students with special needs.
Facilitates access to home health care and hospice services to community members who are uninsured or lack resources.
Physical Address
822 South Main Street, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
Hours
Mon 8 am - 5 pm; Tue 8 am - 5 pm; Wed 8 am - 5 pm; Thu 8 am - 5 pm; Fri 8 am - 5 pm;
Voice
Fax
(402) 344-6535
Website
Application process
Call for information
Fee
Varies with program or service
Required documents
Call for information
Eligibility
Some restrictions based on program requirements
Languages
English, Spanish
Agency info
VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION
Provides health services to under-resourced individuals and families.