Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs
Through this program, the public health nurse is able to provide referrals and coordination of services for children and youth with special health care needs (CYSHCN). Services are free of charge to Island County residents.
Special needs include but are not limited to, conditions such as asthma, cleft lip and palate, and speech or language delays.
Services may be accessed by telephone or a home visit. The public health nurse can:
- Assess a child’s needs
- Refer a child to services
- Work with agencies to help
Contact Information
For Whidbey Island
Loretta Bezold, RN
Phone: (360) 678-7940
Email:
lorettab@co.island.wa.us
For Camano Island
Janet McWatt, RN
Phone: (360) 387-0184
Email: janetm@co.island.wa.us
