Nursing
The Division of Nursing for the Kings County Department of Public Health, is staffed by public health nurses, community health nurses, community medical service workers, community health worker, community health aid, physical therapist, health educator, and office assistants that deliver an array of health and wellness services, health education and outreach to individuals, families, and communities throughout Kings County. These services are delivered on the phone, and in homes, clinics, community centers, schools, and other locations.
Starting May 2, 2022, the Department of Public Health will no longer accept referrals for nurse home visits. If you have a health need, contact your medical provider or your managed care provider.
​​​Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health (MCAH)​​
The MCAH program maximizes health through education and encouraging positive health behaviors resulting in individual responsibility in the health process coupled with equal access and awareness of community resources, prevention services, and primary health services leading to a sense of self-worth and responsibility to self, culture, and society.
If you have questions about the following programs, please contact our toll-free number:​
1-800-649-5399
Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention
To locate a pediatric provider that can assist with lead testing, please refer to the Pediatric Providers List.
Contact
Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health (MCAH)
1-800-649-5399
Kings County Medi-Cal Managed Care Plans
Anthem Blue Cross
1-800-407-4627
TTY 711
CalViva HealthNet
1-888-893-1569
TTY 711
Kaiser Permanente
1-800-557-4515
TTY 711
For more local resources, visit Kings County 211. Call 211 or text your zip code to 898211.