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 two Certified Lactation Counselors
and one Peer Counselor. 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/All Kids. As an agent site for All Kids, 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 - ext. 122
Toll
Free: (877) 942-4645
