The Union County Health Department is committed to Maternal and Child Health. We offer a variety of services to insure that women and their children have accessibility to the resources necessary to maintain health and wellness. Our services include the following:
The Rainbow Prenatal Clinic - This clinic offers comprehensive prenatal care for clients who are uninsured, underinsured or on Medicaid. Clinics are Tuesdays from 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. by appointment only.
Newborn Home Visit Program - A free visit from a nurse is available to all new mothers. The nurse checks on the health of both the baby and mother, provides education and provides resources that are available in the area.
Women, Infant and Children (WIC) - WIC is a nutrition education program that provides nutritious foods that promote good health for pregnant women, women who just had a baby, breastfeeding moms, infants and children up to age 5.
Breastfeeding - Through our Women, Infant and Children program a Breast Feeding Peer Mentor is available to assist you in your breastfeeding questions.
Development Screenings - Our Help Me Grow Specialists provide screenings for children birth to 3 years of age to identify and overcome developmental delays and provide service coordination for parents.
