Maternal & Child Health

Best Beginnings for Wyoming Children
- Assistance in completing applications to access healthcare
- Prenatal classes
- Smoking cessation, referral and support
- Home visits during pregnancy and after delivery by a Public Health nurse
- Breastfeeding education and support by nurses who are also Certified Lactation Counselors
- Parenting classes and support groups
- Referrals to appropriate resources available in the community
Presumptive Eligibility/Medicaid
Our Public Health nurses have the ability to assist pregnant women in signing up for the Presumptive Eligibility for Pregnant Women program. This is a Medicaid option designed to improve pregnant women’s access to outpatient services while their eligibility to Medicaid is determined. We can also assist you in the application process for Medicaid.
Welcome Home Visits
Our Public Health nurses are available to visit with you either in your home or our offices at your convenience with some free gifts for you and your new baby as well as with education for both new and experienced moms. If you are interested in a Welcome Home Visit, give us a call at 885-9598. We’d love to provide you with fun and useful “welcome baby” gifts and answer any questions you may have.
Wyoming State Health Priorities
2011-2015
Decrease Infant Mortality
¨ Reduce the percentage of women who smoke during pregnancy
¨ Support behaviors and environments that encourage initiation and extend duration of breastfeeding
¨ Reduce the rate of teen births
¨ Reduce the rate of unintentional injury…specifically safe sleep
¨ Promote healthy nutrition among women of reproductive age: folic acid and appropriate weight gain during pregnancy
Decrease Obesity
¨ Promote healthy nutrition among women of reproductive age
¨ Support behaviors and environments that encourage initiation and extend duration of breastfeeding
¨ Promote healthy nutrition and physical activity among children and adolescents
Prevent Injury
¨ Reduce the rate of unintentional injury among children and adolescents
¨ Design and implement initiatives that address interpersonal violence (IPV)
Promote Healthy Outcomes Within CSH Population
¨ Build and strengthen capacity to collect, analyze, and report on data for children and youth with special health care needs
¨ Build and strengthen services for successful transitions for children and youth with special health care needs