Prenatal Health and Infant Care
The Maternal Child and Adolescent Health (MCAH) Program helps woman, children and families access care and improve their health.
Services are free and include:
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Assessment of health and psychosocial needs
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Consultation and teaching about illness and disease
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Nutritional assessment for pregnant women and children
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Breastfeeding support
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Advocacy for families to help them access the medical systems
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Linking families with services available
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WIC Women Infant Children's Nutrition Program, CHDP Child Health and Disability Prevention Program, Immunization Program, Lead Poisoning Prevention, Healthy Families/Medi-Cal, Immunizations). -
Periodic growth and developmental screening to assess if infants are reaching expected milestones
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Environmental assessments to keep baby safe
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Referral to specialty care providers
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Home visits
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Information on how to have a healthy pregnancy and care for your child
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Monitoring and analysis of health trends and statistics in the community
MCAH Public Health Nursing Referral Form
For information on how to breast feed at work
click here.
A toll free information line is available during business hours to answer perinatal questions and assist with accessing community resources. 1-800-844-4491.