WIC (Women, Infants, and Children)
is a nutritional program offered to pregnant and breast feeding mothers,
infants and children under 5 years. WIC clients receive nutrition education
and food supplements under Federally-mandated income guidelines.
Immunizations
for adults and children are available to county residents twice a month by
appointment. Our office offers all immunizations as recommended by the State
of Missouri Department of Health and vaccinations that are not required, such
as Prevnar and Meningitis.
Child Health Conferences (Well Baby Clinics)
are held twice each month for infants and children up to the age of 6.
Physicians conduct routine physical exams at each visit.
Lead Screening
is available free by appointment. Lead testing is recommended for children at
ages one and two and for any child under age six that has never been tested.
Temporary Medicaid
cards are issued to pregnant women who qualify under Federal guidelines. These
cards provide for outpatient prenatal care.
Car Seat Program
provides a new infant to pregnant women who receive prenatal car in the first
trimester.
Grundy County Health Department is an Equal Opportunity
Provider.
Send mail to gibsoe@lpha.dhss.mo.gov with
questions or comments about this web site.
Last modified:
08/13/08