The Clinical Services Branch provides a wide variety of clinical services. Services listed below are available at all of our 8 county centers unless otherwise noted. Referrals will be made to outside providers for any problems identified during preventive screenings.
Perinatal Home Visits-provided to high risk prenatal and postpartum women and infants. Home visiting nurse completes a physical, environmental and social issues assessment as well as counseling regarding prenatal and postpartum health and infant care. Outreach visits are made to local hospitals. WIC services may also be provided in the home or hospital under certain conditions.
Prenatal Services-Clients with low income may be examined and counseled routinely throughout their pregnancy by a contract physician at the health department or the patient may be referred to a local physician who accepts Medicaid. Prenatal services are available onsite in Hart and Metcalfe Counties.
