Prevention by the Numbers

34,054 families with children under 5 received nutritious foods and nutrition counseling through the WIC program.

12,614 people attended health presentations and health fairs.

10,648 people received vaccinations to prevent influenza and pneumonia.

2,391 seniors participated in health promotion programs offered at senior housing and senior clubs.

1,911 children and teens received care from nurse practitioners in their schools.

1,348 uninsured men and women received cancer screenings through the Cancer Education and Early Detection program.

1,050 residents of boarding homes, motels and homeless shelters received nursing care from VNACJ community health nurses.