Maternal Infant Health Program
If you are a Primary Medical Provider and would like to make a referral
to our program call (734) 544-2984 or fax the referral to (734)
544-6705.
To print a copy of the referral form from this web site click on the link
Pregnant
Women or Infants
.
Any pregnant woman or baby under 1 year old who is enrolled in Medicaid,
Healthy Kids or MOMS may qualify for the MIHP.
This program provides:
- MIHP provides home-based services where a Public Health Nurse, Social
Worker and Nutritionist will visit you in your home during your pregnancy
and after the birth of your baby
- MIHP helps you in accessing transportation for doctor and WIC
appointments
- MIHP helps you apply for social service programs
- MIHP provides referrals to a doctor or other community agencies to
support you and your family
- MIHP provides access to Childbirth and Parenting Education in the
community or your home
- MIHP provides you with our Nutritionist who is a certified lactation
educator to help you prepare for breastfeeding and why it is good for your
baby
- MIHP can make referrals for getting baby items and supplies
- MIHP provides infant developmental screening and can help access and
coordinate Early On Services (see below)
- MIHP social workers can also provide Infant Massage Instruction for you
and your baby
What can this program do for me?
This program can help you get the support you and your new baby need to
be and remain healthy.
How much does it cost?
Our services are absolutely FREE to moms and babies who are on or qualify
for Medicaid, Healthy Kids and/or MOMs.
How do I sign up?
Call (734) 544-2984 or (734) 544-6700 or ask your doctor for a
referral.
What other services are available?
Last update of this page:4/28/2009
This is printed from: http://www.ewashtenaw.org/government/departments/public_health/ph_hltmss.html
on Nov. 23, 2009 5:40 am