Programs
The primary goal of the Healthy Start program
is to reduce infant mortality, reduce the number of low birth
weight babies and improve health and developmental outcomes.
It is a voluntary program for parents who are expecting a baby
or have a newborn. Healthy Start provides participants with
information about and referral to the following services: prenatal
care; immunizations; well-baby care; breastfeeding and nutrition;
the growth and development of their children; parenting; parent-child
activities and community services. Enrollment can occur anytime
during pregnancy or following the birth of the child. Healthy
Start services can be provided up to the third birthday of the
child.
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MomCare is a Medicaid health insurance
for pregnant women. Each eligible pregnant woman is assigned
a MomCare Advisor who assists pregnant women with the following:
selection of a Medicaid prenatal care provider; assistance in
scheduling and keeping medical appointments; following medical
guidance and resolving problems with access to services thereby
improving pregnancy outcomes.
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The Healthy Families program is designed
to prevent child abuse and neglect through the promotion of
positive parenting practices that foster home health, safety
and developmental enrichment. It is a voluntary program for
parents who are expecting a baby or have a newborn. Healthy
Families provides participants with information about and referral
to the following services: prenatal care; immunizations; well-baby
care; breastfeeding and nutrition; the growth and development
of their children; parenting; parent-child activities and community
services. Enrollment can occur anytime during pregnancy and
must occur prior to the child turning three (3) months of age.
Healthy Families services can be provided up to the fifth birthday
of the child.
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FIMR is an action-oriented, community-based
continuous quality improvement process that complements Healthy
Start efforts in addressing issues related to infant mortality,
low birth weight and health disparities. FIMR works to improve
the community’s service delivery system and identifies
gaps in resources.
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