As a public health nurse for Nevada County, Charlene Weiss-Wenzl works with local mothers and their children – especially those who lack the resources to get health care on their own. Over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, Weiss-Wenzl has seen how her clients, both parents and youngsters, have struggled as schools shut down, childcare services closed, and both school and work moved home.
“I’d tell them that they were living through history right now. ‘This is going to be in the history books!’” Weiss-Wenzl recalled, her eyes lighting up with excitement. “‛Yeah, it’s hard, but just wait! You’re going to read about it. You’re kids are going to read about it!’”
Charlene Weiss-Wenzl
NEVADA COUNTY MATERNAL, CHILD AND ADOLESCENT HEALTH COORDINATOR
– Bachelor of Science in nursing, California State University, Sacramento
– Registered nurse
– Public health nurse advanced certification
– Certified lactation counselor
– Parents as Teachers certified parent educator
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