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Public Health Nurse Services
 
The Public Health Nurse is part of the City of Piqua Health Department.  The Public Health Nurse provides or coordinates  the following services:
 
BCMH Program
 

The Public Health  Nurse accepts referrals for the BCMH (Bureau for Children with Medical Handicaps) program from physicians, school nurses, and teachers on identified children ages birth to 21 with possible medical handicaps.  BCMH is a state funded program which provides both a diagnostic phase and treatment phase for the child.  The mission of BCMH is to assure through the development of high quality, coordinated systems, that children with special care needs and their families obtain comprehensive care and services which are family centered, community based and culturally competent.

Referrals by phone are acceptable from the community at large by the calling the Piqua Health Department at 937-778-2058.

A "Parent Only Line" for those who already have a child on BCMH, may call with questions to 800-755-4769.

A BCMH "Provider and Health Care" line is 614-466-1700.

A BCMH fax line for nurses is 614-728-8616.  
 
Infectious Disease Program
 
The Piqua Health Department receives all suspected and confirmed cases of Infectious Disease from physicians offices, labs, and schools which are defined by the state as Class A, B, or C according to the 1998 revised Ohio Administrative Code.  The Public Health Nurse follows up on all STD's (Sexually Transmitted Disease) by phone and letter and is also involved with health education, consultations, and medical referrals on all STD's.
 
Prenatal Clinic
 
The Piqua Health Department utilizes the Prenatal Clinic at 510 W. Water Street, Troy, Ohio.  The clinic provides pregnancy lab testing one day a week.  A physician, dietician, and social worker also see the client during pre-natal visits.  The Obstetric Care is provided at Upper Valley Medical Center in Troy, Ohio.  Appointments can be made by calling 937-440-5422.  
 
Immunization Clinic
 
The Piqua Health Department's Immunization Clinic is located at 821 Nicklin Avenue in Piqua.  Adult and childhood immunizations can be scheduled by calling the clinic at 937-615-9302 or by calling the Health Department at 778-2060.  There are fees for the immunizations but no one will be refused for their inability to pay.  
 
 
For More information about the Public Health Nurse contact:
 
Piqua Health and Sanitation
201 W Water Street
Piqua OH  45356
937-778-2060
e-mail  Health and Sanitation Department
 
   
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