Maternal-Child Health Programs
Our Maternal Child Health Programs
at Bond County Health Department are here to assist families in any way we
can. Programs are available to Bond
County residents, some require income determination. Our staff members are skilled to assist with
prenatal care, pediatric health, nutritional needs and much more. Call us today.
Nutrition education and supplemental program for pregnant, breastfeeding
or postpartum women, their infants, children up to age 5, and their
families. Eligibility based on household
size, income, age, and/or medical determination. Call us today to check how this excellent
program can help you!
All MCH nurses are ready to help with breastfeeding questions and
offer the support you may need to help you and baby! We have three Certified Lactation
Counselors. We are here to help - even
if you do not qualify for our other MCH programs.
Specialized nursing care and education available to pregnant teens,
women, and infants up to age one - based on eligibility. The MCH nurses and staff are here to help
with medical coverage, infant items, prenatal education, domestic referrals,
and more. Clients are eligible for at
least one home visit by a nurse while on program.
Available to all county residents, MCH
nurses obtain lead blood samples for testing.
These meet criteria for required school and preschool entry. Should results indicate, a follow up
education, repeat testing, and possible home assessment are also
available. Call for an appointment, fee
based on income. Physicians order
required unless enrolled in WIC.
Adverse Pregnancy Outcome Reporting
provides continuity of nursing care for those infants that may require extra
care after birth and hospital discharge.
There is no income determination.
The nursing visits can take place at the home for family
convenience. Infants may be followed for
up to two years.
Available to all in the community, the MCH staff can assist
families with applications for Illinois Medical Coverage/KIDCARE. As an agent site for KIDCARE, staff will also
provide follow up on coverage status. No
child or family should be without medical coverage-call today!
Many genetic related questions can be addressed through our genetic
screening program. This is available to
anyone in the community. Referrals and
follow up available also. Pre-conception
counseling and information also available.
Office Hours
Monday
- Friday
8:30
a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Bond
County Health Department
1520
South 4th Street
Greenville,
IL 62246
(618)
664-1442
Toll
Free: (877) 942-4645
