Santa Barbara County Public Health Department
Katherine Cardenas RN, MSN is a seasoned Pediatric Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience in public health and pediatric care. Since November 2010, Katherine has been serving at the Santa Barbara County Public Health Department, contributing to pediatric health initiatives in the county. Prior to this role, Katherine worked as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner at Nuestros Ninos Our Kids Pediatrics from June 2009 to June 2010 and gained valuable experience as a Staff RN in the Pediatric Emergency Department at Kennestone Hospital Inc from 2006 to 2008. Katherine holds a Master of Science degree in Nursing from the University of California, San Francisco.
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Santa Barbara County Public Health Department
Welcome to the Santa Barbara County Public Health Department's LinkedIn page! With a dedicated team of over 500 professionals and an annual budget of approximately $83 million, we are committed to enhancing the well-being of our diverse community, comprising around 420,000 residents. Our mission is clear: to improve the health of our communities by preventing disease, promoting wellness and ensuring access to needed health care, and our vision is healthier communities through leadership, partnership, and science. At our core, we are proactive and multifaceted in our approach. From investigating disease outbreaks to conducting impactful health education campaigns, inspecting food establishments, and providing critical care to high-risk mothers, children, and underserved populations through our health clinics, we touch lives across various spectrums. During emergencies, we step up by staffing medical shelters, ensuring the safety and care of our residents. Additionally, our Animal Services program demonstrates our dedication to the well-being of our four-legged companions. We are the pulse of public health, offering a broad spectrum of services that include community-based programs, health care centers strategically positioned across the county, and a commitment to health equity for all. Discover more about our initiatives and the impact we create in Santa Barbara County by visiting our website: www.sbcphd.org. Join us in our journey toward healthier, happier, and more vibrant communities! #PublicHealth #CommunityWellness #SantaBarbaraCounty #SBCountyJobs