VNA public health nurses provide care to homeless individuals and families in homeless shelters and transitional living facilities in Omaha and Council Bluffs to ensure their access to health care, social services and community resources. VNA nurses address chronic health problems of homeless men, women and children and provide the following:

• Assessment of health needs
• First aid and injury care
• Monitor chronic health conditions
• Education on nutrition and hygiene
• Early and regular prenatal care
• Positive parenting and child care
• Adult and well-child care and immunizations

In addition, the public health nurses make referrals to healthcare providers and other community agencies.