Clinical & Other Direct Services
Diabetes Information
Medical Nutrition Therapy
OFF Weight Management Support Sessions
Breastfeeding
Family Planning
WIC Program
Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention
Health Access Nurturing Development Services (HANDS)
Home Visiting
Health Records
Paternity Acknowledgement
Birth and Death Certificates
Child Care Health Consultation
Home Visiting
Health Department nurses can provide home visits to pregnant women, newly delivered mothers and infants.
Services provided
The following topics can be covered through a home visit:
- Pregnancy-related issues
- Labor and delivery
- Post-partum issues, including signs of illness and post-partum depression
- Breastfeeding
- Well-baby care, including immunizations
- Safe sleep
- Ways to prevent abusive head trauma
- Family planning
Home visiting nurses can also make referrals to additional services, either through the county health centers or partner agencies.
More information
For more information or to schedule a home visit, please call 859-363-2045.