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;

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.