Maternal and Child Health
Maternal and Child Health
The Iowa County Health Department is passionate about offering services and resources to the residents of Iowa County in the area of Maternal-Child Health.
Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of Iowa County’s:
- Infants
- Children, including Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN)
- Adolescents
- Pregnant, Postpartum, and Parenting People
- Families
Free Home Visits
We offer free home visits or phone visits by a Public Health Nurse that may include prenatal visits, infant weight and height checks, postpartum visits and early parenting education along with discussion about resources available to new families. The visit also includes a baby care package.
Connection to Resources
We are happy to connect you to additional resources, services, and programs in the area, including:
Iowa County Community Resource Guide
Iowa County Parenting Resources
Iowa County Mental Health Resources
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program through SWCAP
WIC program helps you buy the foods you and your children need to stay healthy. For eligibility and more information: Women, Infants And Children Nutrition Program (WIC) - Swcap.org
First Breath Program
Wisconsin’s free program to help people make positive changes to their tobacco, alcohol and substance use during pregnancy & beyond! For more information: Smoking, alcohol or drug use concerns during pregnancy? We can help.
Birth to 3 Program
The Wisconsin Birth to 3 Program is an early intervention special education program, helping children under the age of 3 with developmental delays or disabilities.
For more information: Birth to 3 Program | Wisconsin Department of Health Services
Early Head Start & Head Start
Provides early, continuous, comprehensive child development and family support services to infants and toddlers (up to age 5) and their families, and pregnant women. For eligibility and more information: Head Start And Early Head Start - Child Development Programs - SWCAP
We strive to assist you in creating the most safe environment for your family. You can contact the Health Department for more information on any of these topics:
Safe Sleep
We are a member of the Cribs for Kids Program and offer free pack n plays to those in need (while supplies last).
Lead Poisoning Education
There is no safe blood lead level. We offer education and resources around lead poisoning prevention as well as case management with a child who has a high blood level result.
Well Water Testing
We provide free well water test kits to Iowa County mothers who have children under the age of 1. Infants can be more severely affected by water quality issues.
Immunizations
The Iowa County Health Department partners with families to provide children’s vaccines. We can provide free childhood vaccines for families covered by BadgerCare, as well as those who are uninsured or underinsured. Please call the ICHD for an appointment.
Patients with health insurance shall be directed to their primary care provider and some may be eligible to receive immunizations at pharmacies. The following resources are available to families so that they can track their children’s vaccine status:
- Vaccine Schedules for Parents | CDC
- Wisconsin Immunization Registry (dhfswir.org)
- Immunizations: Wisconsin Immunization Program | Wisconsin Department of Health Services
We look forward to working with you and your family. We hope the following resources will be helpful to you as you provide for the health and wellness of your family.
Additional Resources:
Lead-Safe Wisconsin: What is Lead Poisoning? | Wisconsin Department of Health Services
Drinking Water: Private Wells | Wisconsin Department of Health Services
Nutrition: Breastfeeding Resources | Wisconsin Department of Health Services