About Maternal & Child Health Services
The Child Health and Maternal & Infant Health Service is a comprehensive health program designed to serve pregnant women and their children and to improve the health of the mother during pregnancy in order to deliver a healthy baby.

Child Health Services
Services Provided

• Age-appropriate, Well Child maintenance which include growth measurements, developmental screening, physical exams, and laboratory testing as recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
• Age-appropriate Immunizations
• Age-appropriate counseling for common childhood concerns (nutrition, toilet habits, discipline, dental, and safety concerns)
• Blood lead screenings from six months to six years
• School health assessments
• Free screenings at Russell Child Development Center
• Health assessments for child care

Healthy Start Home Visitor Program (HSHV) 
The HSHV program is free and provides a home visit to expectant and new parents in Grant County. It provides information and support related to pregnancy health and about becoming a new parent. The program's purpose is for every woman to have a healthy baby and a healthy family.

HSHV Educational Topics

What to expect during pregnancy Prevention, signs and symptoms of pre-term birth Labor and delivery Baby care Baby blues/depression Baby's growth and learning

Relationships Breastfeeding Importance of birth spacing Smoking cessation Car seat safety Other family support services