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"Striving for a Healthier Community"
Maternity Care / Newborn PostPartum / Child Services / Maternal Outreach Worker
Care Coordination Services
The stressors of meeting the needs of the family can be a significant burden for some
Duplin County residents. Some of these stressors include poverty, language barrier,
limited education, teenage pregnancies, drug/alcohol abuse, domestic violence, inadequate
housing, poor parenting skills, health problems and children with special needs.
The purpose of Care Coordination Services is to offer assistance and support to
high-risk families. This is done by identifying their strengths and needs and
coordinating services in order to enhance their health status, strengthen their support
systems, promote self-sufficiency and encourage the development of effective parenting
skills.
The staff of the Care Coordination Services at Duplin County Health Department consists
of registered nurses, social workers and other highly trained individuals. The
programs include:
- Maternity Care Coordination
- Newborn Postpartum Home Visiting
- Child Service Coordination
- Maternal Outreach Worker
Maternity Care Coordination
The goal of the MCC service is
to increase the number of healthy pregnancy outcomes and reduce the number of babies who
die each year before their first birthday. This is achieved by assisting in the
organization of services and resources to respond to the health care needs of pregnant
women. The MCC program is part of Baby Love, which is a statewide
medical assistance program for pregnant women sponsored by the state of North Carolina and
local health departments.
Who can Participate?
Pregnant women who qualify for
Medicaid or who do not have health insurance coverage can participate in the MCC program.
What are the MCC
Service?
The Maternity Care Coordinator
is a qualified nurse or social worker who evaluates your strengths and needs by assessing
medical, nutritional, educational, financial, and psychosocial factors. The MCC
assists you in arranging for appropriate services, ensuring appropriate services are
received and ensuring continuity of care. Monthly contacts are provided in the
clinical setting, home or community environment or by phone calls. The MCC will
assist you in meeting your special needs such as prenatal care, transportation, adequate
housing, education, substance abuse counseling, smoking cessation, labor and delivery
education, preparing for your baby, breastfeeding information, referrals to other
resources and much more.
Services continue throughout the
pregnancy and for two months after delivery.
What can I do to
give my baby a healthy start?
Early and regular
prenatal care is essential in giving your baby a healthy start. Avoid alcohol,
smoking and drug use which can be very harmful to your unborn baby. Be sure to
eat nutritious foods, drink eight glasses of water a day, get plenty of rest, take your
prenatal vitamins and follow your doctors orders. Be familiar with the danger signs
of pregnancy and report to your doctor immediately if any occur. Share your
questions and concerns with your MCC provider - she is there to help you through your
pregnancy!
How can I find out more about this
program?
To enroll in this program or to find
out more information, please call the Health Department at 296-2130 and ask to speak with
a Maternity Care Coordinator.
Newborn Postpartum Home
Visiting
The NBPPHV is provided to eligible clients on a voluntary basis to
assist the new mother during the postpartum period. An
assessment of the mother and baby is completed to detect any health concerns. A variety of health and parenting topics are
discussed including caring for the newborn, nutritional needs and feeding, safety issues,
family planning options, breastfeeding, postpartum depression and development of the
newborn. Listening to the mothers concerns
and answering her questions is a vital part of the NBPPHV service and referrals to various
agencies are made as needed.
Who Can Participate?
Any postpartum woman who lives in Duplin County and receives Medicaid
or does not have health insurance can receive this service within 2 months after delivery.
Who Provides the NBPPHV Service?
A Health Department Registered Nurse will provide this
service.
Where and When Does the NBPPHV Service Take Place?
The nurse will visit you in your home when it is convenient for you.
What does the visit include?
- Physical assessment of the mother and newborn
- Monitoring emotional well-being of the mother and her ability to provide care to the newborn.
- Assisting with breast feeding efforts and providing support to promote its success
- Providing education on a variety of topics, including postpartum care, birth control options, growth and development of the newborn, newborn care, nutritional needs of the mother and baby, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) prevention, Shaken Baby Syndrome prevention, Immunizations, and much more.
- Fostering parent/infant bonding skills.
- Coordinating care among the family's health care providers and community resources
- Referrals to appropriate providers for identified problems or needs.
How Much Does It Cost?
There is no charge to the client for the NBPPHV service.
How Can I Receive This Service?
A Health Department representative will visit you at the hospital to
discuss the NBPPHV service. Just let her know
that you would like a nurse to visit you and your baby at your home. If this service was not offered to you or if you
delivered out of county, please call the Health Department at (910) 296-2130 and we will
be glad to arrange a visit.
Child Services Coordination / CSC
Raising a child can be difficult.
Raising a child with special needs may require extra help from family, friends, and
professionals. You may need extra help if you answer "yes" to any of the
following questions:
- Are you worried about your child's
health, development, vision or hearing?
- Do you need financial help in meeting
your child's needs for medical care?
- Could you and your family use support
and guidance?
- Has your doctor or nurse told you that
your child has a condition that may affect his/her health or development?
Child Service Coordination is here to
help your child get the best care possible during the first years of life. The CSC Program
identifies infants and children at high risk for developmental delays. CSC also assures
that children receive routine medical care and immunizations, as well as, developmental
screenings. CSC refers parents to appropriate services and focuses on serving the whole
family. The goal of the CSC program is to ensure that children with special needs
will have maximum opportunity to reach their development potential.
Who is eligible?
Children from birth to three years old
who are at risk for developmental delay/disability, serious illness, or social-emotional
problems. Children from birth to five years old who have a diagnosed developmental
delay/disability, serious illness, or social-emotional problems.
Is there a fee?
No. There is no financial criteria for
this program. Enrollment is based on the need of the child and the family.
How do we get referrals?
We accept referrals from families,
health care providers, early intervention centers, sickle cell programs, Head start, day
cares, schools, social workers, and others with a significant concern about a child's risk
of developmental delay/disability. To make a referral, please call the health
department at 296-2130 and ask to speak with a child service coordinator.
What services will my Family
receive?
The Child Service Coordinator will
visit and conduct a needs assessment. Appointments will be made for routine medical care,
immunizations, and special medical clinics. Referrals, as needed, will be made to home
health nursing, early childhood intervention programs, nutrition, housing, day care,
transportation, parent support services, and financial services, to name a few.
Developmental screenings at age appropriate intervals will be provided by your Child
Service Coordinator as well as specialists at the Development Evaluation Center.
As a Parent, How Can I Help My
Child?
By making sure that your child has
routine medical care and up-to-date immunizations. Keep all scheduled appointments.
Get help if I think my child may have a problem. Learn more about preconception
health, which means being healthy before you become pregnant. If you are pregnant, get
early and regular prenatal care.
To enroll or receive more
information contact a Child Service Coordinator at 296-2130
For Additional Information on Child
Health visit The American Academy Of Pediatrics Web Site.
Maternal Outreach Worker /
(MOW) Program
The MOW program is a service
provided to eligible participants of the Care Coordination Programs. The MOW works
one-on-one with the family to improve health habits.
The Goals of the MOW
Program are to:
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Reduce the number of infant deaths in North Carolina by earlier entry
into prenatal care.
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Increase WIC participation for the
mother and child.
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Decrease the number of missed
prenatal and child health appointments.
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Adoption of healthy behaviors and lifestyles for the family and improve
compliance with risk reduction activities.
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Increase time interval for subsequent
pregnancies and reduce the incidence of unplanned pregnancies.
Who can Participate?
Any pregnant woman or infant less than 2 months of age who is enrolled in
the Maternity Care or Child Service Coordination Program and needs extra support.
What are the MOW Services?
You MOW is a trained worker who will visit you in your home or community
to provide health education, emotional support and referral to community and social
service's programs as needed. She works very closely with your Maternity Care or
Child Service Coordinator to help you meet your needs. Visits are conducted every
two weeks or more often, if necessary. The MOW service continues until the baby is
one year old.
How can I find out more about this program?
To enroll in this program or to find out more information, please call the
Health Department at 296-2130 and ask to speak with a Maternal Outreach Worker.
Phone Number: |
(910) 296-2130 |
Address: |
340 Seminary Street,
Kenansville, NC 28349 |
Hours of Operation: |
Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
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