Parenting - Wise, Wise County and the City of Norton Health Department
134 Roberts Avenue Southwest, Wise, VA 24293
Voice
Spanish
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Norton, VA
Wise, VA
Description
BLOOMS: Care navigation from maternal and child health specialists who can connect with other health department and community resources as well as provide guidance and education. Baby Care: Education and case management services provided by a registered nurse to pregnant women and infants up to 2 years of age who are Medicaid eligible. Resource Mothers: A special mentoring program for first time pregnant or parenting teens. Teens will receive education about taking care of themselves and their infants up to one year of age. Teens will benefit from assistance with setting educational goals, accessing healthcare, and planning for the future care of their infant. Car Seat Program: Free, new car seats, including infant convertible seats and booster seats for older children, are available to families who qualify. Parents must attend a short instructional session to learn the correct placement and use of the car seat or booster seat.
Providing organization
Wise County and the City of Norton Health Department
The Wise County and the City of Norton Health Department and district office for the Lenowisco Health District. Offers a variety of programs and health services to enhance the health of citizens. Public health nurses, environmental health specialists, health educators, outreach works, and office support staff are dedicated to the mission of promoting optimum health, preventing disease and protecting the health of the community.