Public Health Nursing Office
Public Health Nursing • Watertown, SD
About
Public Health Nursing Office in Watertown, South Dakota provides nursing services including pregnancy case management, developmental screenings, fluoride varnish treatments, and immunizations for children under 19. The office also coordinates school health services for contracted schools in Codington County and administers the Child Safety Seat Distribution and Cribs for Kids programs.
Clinic Type
Public Health Nursing
Address
Office Address: 104 1st Ave NW (east entrance) Watertown, SD 57201
Phone
(605) 882-5177, option 2
dohwatertownclinic@state.sd.us
Opening Hours
Mon - Fri 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (Hours of operation; closed federal holidays)
Services Offered
Team
Insurance & Payment
Flu shots available; payment may be requested depending on insurance coverage
Payment may be requested depending on insurance coverage, office accepts various insurances (in-network with SD Department of Health for select private insurance)
Languages Spoken
FAQs
What services are offered by Public Health Nursing?
Nursing services include pregnancy case management, developmental screenings, fluoride varnish, immunizations for children under 19, and school services within Codington County; programs like Child Safety Seat Distribution and Cribs for Kids are also offered.
Where is the Public Health Nursing Office located?
104 1st Ave NW (east entrance) Watertown, SD 57201
What services does Public Health deliver?
Public Health delivers nursing services and helps to coordinate health-related services to many individuals in the community. Services include pregnancy case management, developmental screenings, fluoride treatments, immunizations for children under the age of 19, and providing school services to contracted schools within the county. Public Health also participates in the Child Safety Seat Distribution and Cribs for Kids programs.
Who is eligible for Pregnancy Case Management?
Pregnancy Case Management is open to all expecting mothers at any time during their pregnancy and up to 12 weeks postpartum, regardless of how many times you have parented. No eligibility requirements are needed.
What is Fluoride varnish and who can receive it?
Fluoride varnish is a protective coating painted onto teeth to help prevent new cavities and stop cavities that have already started. It is available for all children until the age of 6 (payment may be requested depending on insurance coverage).
Are immunizations available and who qualifies?
Immunizations are provided to children under 19 who have Medicaid or no insurance coverage. South Dakota Department of Health is in network for a select private insurance; call the office for more information. Flu shots are also available during flu season to all individuals (payment may be requested depending on insurance coverage).
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
Patients praise
- Community outreach and health initiatives are actively reported and positively framed in local media.
- Program participation, such as Bright Start and pregnancy care, is characterized as supportive and empowering for local families.
- Collaborative efforts with other local agencies to support mothers and families are highlighted.
Common complaints
- No specific negative patient reviews, ratings, or complaints were found in public record.
"Our nurses have extensive training in OB care, breastfeeding, mental health, and attachment theory to ensure moms feel confident and supported every step of the way."
— Amy Mattke, Team Lead for North Central on Northeast Radio SDSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Commissioners Secure Flexible Lease for Health Nurse and WIC Offices — Feb 14, 2026
- Summer in Codington County: Parks Revenue Up, Mosquito Fogging Underway, and 4-H in Full Swing — Jun 18, 2026
- Beyond the “Band-Aid”: Transforming Lives with Codington Connects! 🤝✨ — Mar 12, 2026
- Codington County Commissioners Vote to Accept $50,000 Grant for Opioid Community Awareness Campaign | Local News | mykxlg.com — Jan 28, 2026
- Watertown resource network leads to opioid recovery — May 1, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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