Monterey County Health Department - Public Health Bureau

Organization Description

The Monterey County Health Department exists to enhance, protect, and improve the health Monterey County residents and environments. MCHD provides a wide variety of health-related services in the areas of behavioral health, clinic services, emergency management services, environmental health, public guardianship, and public health.

Program Information

NURSING PROGRAM ONLY

Nursing students will have an opportunity to serve in: Children’s Medical Services; Disease Prevention and Control; Public Health Laboratory; Women’s, Infants, and Children’s Program; Nutrition Services; and Regional Health Teams which conduct Case Management and Home Visits related to health needs. Programs in the Bureau cover several essential public health services, including surveillance, disaster preparedness, diagnosing and addressing health problems, outreach and education, and mobilizing community partnerships to identify and solve health problems.

Health & Safety
Address 
1270 Natividad Road
Salinas, CA 93906
United States
General Phone 
(831) 755-4500
Website:
http://www.mtyhd.org/
Student Contact 
Name
Maria Cortez
Job Title
RN, PHN III
Phone
(831) 647-7801
Email
cortezmp@co.monterey.ca.us

Current Opportunities

Title Program Start Date Location Type
Community Health - NURS 498S Service Learning Ongoing On-site
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Program(s) 
Service Learning
Organization type 
Healthcare Facility or Network (Government)
Focus Population(s)
Children/Youth, Teens/Young Adults
Focus Area(s)
Civic Engagement, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Social Justice, Education, Equitable Economic & Workforce Development, Health & Medicine, Transportation & Tourism
Additional Focus Area(s)
Political Engagement, Career or College Exploration, Recreation, Skill Development, Chronic Disease, Communicative Disorders, Family Planning Services, Mental Well-being, Patient Advocacy, Wellness Education Programs