BETTER BIRTH OUTCOMES - COMPREHENSIVE (BBO-C) | MACON COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Provides free pregnancy education services, provided by registered nurses, to help clients have a healthy pregnancy and deliver a healthy baby.
Offers eligible pregnant and postpartum individuals and their infants comprehensive, one-on-one nursing assessment and nursing intervention, as well as assistance to connect families to needed supports available in their community.
Navigators help the client meet their family's health and wellness goals and promote the reduction of maternal and infant morbidity and mortality.
Those who qualify for the program may receive:
- Help with transportation costs for prenatal appointments.
- Personalized prenatal education.
- Community referrals.
- Services provided free of charge.
Physical Address
1221 East Condit Street, Decatur, IL 62521
Hours
Mon 8 am - 4 pm; Tue 8 am - 4 pm; Wed 8 am - 4 pm; Thu 8 am - 4 pm; Fri 8 am - 4 pm;
Voice
Application process
Call or visit for information or services
Fee
None
Required documents
Varies by service
Eligibility
Open to high-risk pregnant persons with risk factors which may include but are not limited to: - Diseases that affect pregnancy - Homelessness or in unstable housing - Under 17 or over 40 years of age - Previous pre-term delivery - Weight less than 100 pounds - Previous pregnancy within the last 12 months - Victim of domestic violence - Substance abuse during pregnancy
Languages
English
Service area
Macon County, Illinois
Agency info
MACON COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Provides public health services to the Macon County communities.