Family Health Programs - Becker County Community Health

Home Visiting Program- Home visits are offered to pregnant women, infants, and children to provide ongoing support.Maternal Child Health Services- All Becker County families with a newborn are contacted by a Community Health Nurse. A home visit will be offered to provide new parents with information on feeding choices, newborn cares and additional support.Parental, Childbirth, and Newborn Education- Educational support is offered to all residents of Becker County. Material presented is tailored to meet the specific needs including labor and delivery, breastfeeding, bottle feeding and newborn/postpartum care.Breastfeeding Resources- Becker County WIC office sponsors a Breastfeeding Support Group that meets monthly. Online Breastfeeding Support Group.Car Seat Program- Medica and Blue Plus have a car seat program for children up to 8 years of age. Education and installation of the car seat are offered to any resident of Becker County.Immunizations- Infant, child and adult immunizations can be done at Becker County Community Health by appointment.Follow Along Program- Consists of a series of developmental questionnaires the parent completes and returns to Becker County Community Health. The questionnaire is scored and a letter is sent to the parent with the results. This program is free to all children in Becker County under the age of 36 months.

09/16/2024