Maternal Child Health Services
Prenatal Care and Its Importance to Expectant Mothers
Generally, prenatal care refers to the healthcare and guidance for pregnant women before childbirth. It involves closely monitoring the mother's and developing baby's health and progress. Ideally, prenatal care begins as soon as a woman suspects she is pregnant and continues throughout the pregnancy until delivery. Such care includes regular check-ups, tests, and visits with healthcare professionals.
The FDA Announces an Infant Formula Recall
On December 30, 2023, manufacturer Reckitt/Mead Johnson Nutrition voluntarily recalled 675,030 cans of Nutramigen Hypoallergenic Infant Formula Powder. This occurred after Cronobacter sakazakii bacteria was found in a batch intended for export to Israel.
WIC Offers Year-Round Support for Breastfeeding Moms
The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) plays a crucial role in supporting breastfeeding mothers. WIC is also committed to ensuring the health and nutritional well-being of infants, children, and pregnant women.
Lab Services at the Moultrie County Health Department
The Moultrie County Health Department (MCHD) now offers laboratory diagnostic testing services as a more affordable option for individuals needing lab work.
Child Safety Seat Program Strives to Protect Children
Child safety seats and boosters are designed to protect infant and child automobile passengers. Sadly, Car crashes are a leading cause of death for children ages 1 to 13. Learn more about car seat safety.
Public Health Departments – We’re Here for You!
Public health protects and promotes the health of people and the communities where they live, work, learn, and play every day.
Children and Food Choking: A Preventable Hazard
The most common cause of nonfatal choking in young children is food. Recent statistics indicate that 12,000 children are taken to a hospital emergency room each year with injuries from food choking. Sadly, a child dies from these incidents every five days in the U.S.
RSV: What You Need to Know to Prevent Severe Illness and Spread
Respiratory syncytial virus or RSV causes infections of the lungs and respiratory system. While RSV is most common in infants and young children, it can also infect adults.
Does Better Nutrition Impact Student Performance?
Researchers are still working to prove the connection, but existing data suggest that students who eat a more balanced diet are healthier and more able to learn. Furthermore, these students typically have fewer absences and are better behaved in school, resulting in fewer disruptions in the classroom.
Breastfeeding Benefits for Babies and Moms
Breastfeeding can help new moms recover more quickly from childbirth. Additionally, it can reduce a woman’s risk for various breast and ovarian cancer and type 2 diabetes. Breastfeeding may also assist with weight loss after delivery.
Announcing COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics for Children and Teens
Currently, the circulating variants of the Covid-19 virus are relatively mild and typically result in symptoms similar to a prolonged summer cold. However, like all viruses, Covid-19 affects all people differently. The Covid-19 virus can make those who are immune-compromised, including the elderly and some children, very ill for prolonged periods. Reducing the risk of infection is most important for these individuals because they are also at greater risk for lingering or long-term health problems.
The Infant Formula Shortage: Information and Resources
As the infant formula shortage continues in the US, many families are struggling to access the products they rely on to feed their babies. The Moultrie County Health Department (MCHD) wants our local families and residents to be aware of available resources.
Lead Poisoning: Why Are Children at Greater Risk?
When we protect our children from lead exposure, we protect them from the adverse effects that can stay with them for a lifetime. Read more here to learn about preventing lead exposure and the availability of lead screening and testing.
National Public Health Week and Moultrie County
The Moultrie County Health Department (MCHD) is proud to support National Public Health Week (April 4-10, 2022). The 2022 theme is “Public Health Is Where You Are.”
WIC Participants Survey Now Available!
The WIC annual participant survey is available online in English and Spanish.We would love your feedback! Please share what we are doing well, and what we can do better. Please use our agency’s survey link below to share your feedback.
Schedule Your WIC Appointment
Monday - Friday, 8:30am - Noon & 1-4pm
Violence Prevention and Support Resources
Sharing resources with everyone helps prevent violence in our communities.
WIC Farmer’s Market Program
The Moultrie County Health Department is pleased to announce the arrival of WIC Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) in Moultrie County!
The WIC FMNP was established by Congress in 1992, to provide fresh, unprepared, locally grown fruits and vegetables to WIC participants, and to expand the awareness, use of, and sales at farmers’ markets. Pregnant & Breastfeeding women and children one year and older who are certified to receive WIC program benefits or who are on a waiting list for WIC certification are eligible to participate in the WIC FMNP. A variety of fresh, nutritious, unprepared, locally grown fruits, vegetables, and herbs may be purchased with FMNP coupons.
Farmers Market Coupons will be distributed by the MCHD beginning July 1st, 2018, to all eligible WIC participants. Come to the Moultrie County Health Department and get your WIC- FMNP coupons to enjoy the fresh produce of Moultrie County all summer long! No appointment needed.
Family Case Management (FCM) Program
The Moultrie County Health Department (FCM) Program operates in conjunction with the WIC program to identify and meet additional needs of families with pregnant women, infants and children. The FCM program assists families in identifying and addressing medical, financial, and social needs and services.
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Supplemental Food Program
The Moultrie County Health Department WIC program is a supplemental nutrition program which serves to enhance the health and well-being of pregnant women, infants, and children through the age of five years. The WIC program provides nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and food instruments to enrolled clients. The Moultrie County Health Department also provides confidential pregnancy testing and assistance with the initiation of medical care.