Maternal and Child Health Nursing Services - Winona County Health and Human Services - Community Health

Description

Provide care consultation and public health nursing services for pregnant women, new parents, and infants and children. Services include: - Breastfeeding support - Education regarding the health, growth, and development of newborns, infants, and children including developmental screenings - Individual instruction on correct use of child passenger safety seats (an appointment is necessary) - Infant/children's mental health (social and emotional development) information - Information and referrals to support resources for infants/children with special health needs - Information regarding pregnancy, labor, and delivery - Perinatal depression screening - Pregnancy prevention information - Self care and nutrition information This office also offers child passenger safety seats for eligible families. Maternal and Child Health nurses provided ongoing home visits for infants and children from birth to age 3 to support healthy development and address developmental concerns. In addition the staff ensures that eligible children receive Child and Teen Checkups to ensure that children, birth to 21 years old with Medicaid or MinnesotaCare health coverage. C&TC screenings include: - Dental referral - Development Health information - Hearing and vision Immunizations - Height and weight Physical exam - Nutrition Lab tests MCH nurse can help with scheduling and arranging for transportation or language interpreters when needed.

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