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Maternal and Child Health
Within this page you will find information regarding the following topics; immunizations, newborn home visiting program, Optimal Pregnancy Outcome Program, Health Tracks and, school nursing.
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Working together promoting healthy lifestyles and living well.
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North Dakota Health Tracks
Promoting Healthy Children - Newborns up to Age 21. Those who are enrolled in North Dakota Medicaid are entitled to this FREE preventative health program.
Services included in this program are:
- Intake of Comprehensive Health History
- Hearing & Vision Screening
- Developmental Testing
- Speech Evaluation
- Mental Health Assessment
- Dental Assessment
- Orthodontic Referral
- Supportive Counseling
- Review & Update of Immunization Status
- Limited Screening of Lab Work
- Complete Physical Assessment
- Education Provided per Age on Overall Health, Nutrition & Safety
- Assistance with Indicated Referrals
- Fluoride Varnishing
For more information in regards to Health Tracks, go to:
North Dakota Health Tracks
School Nursing
Health education classes, counseling, and screening performed by Registered Nurse. Services
include:
- Screening for Vision, Hearing, Scoliosis, Height, Weight & Blood Pressure
- Health Education
- Assessment and Planning for Specific Health Needs (i.e. Diabetes, Epilepsy)
- Referral and Follow up for Specific Health Needs (i.e. asthma)
Optimal Pregnancy Outcome Program (OPOP)
A three member team (nurse, social worker, and nutritionist) approach to provide pregnant women with information and guidance. This enables women to make healthy lifestyle choices to help them to have the healthiest baby possible. OPOP services are designed to be in addition to prenatal care by a doctor, and are not intended to be used in place of regular physician visits. Appointments are necessary. Services include:
- Nursing Assessment
- Health Education
- Social Work Assessment
- Nutritional Counseling
- Prenatal Vitamins Provided as Needed
For more information in regards to OPOP go to:
North Dakota Department of Health (OPOP)
Newborn Home Visiting Program
After you bring your new baby home, a nurse can come and visit you in the comfort of your own home. She will come at a time that is best for you and your baby.
All Richland County newborns and their families can have the nurse visit.
The visit does not cost you anything!
The nurse will weigh and measure your baby. She will listen to the baby’s heart and lungs. She will also check the baby over for any health concerns.The nurse will also answer any questions you may have on how to care for your new baby. She will provide you with information on the following topics:
- Infant Development
- Car Seat Safety
- Home Safety
- Positive Parenting
- Infant Feeding
- Infant CPR
- Dental Care
- Immunizations
- Routines
- Sleep Patterns
Child Seat Safety
Richland County Health Department is committed to the safety of our children while riding in a vehicle. The department has a Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician on staff that can help you in determining the proper child restraint for your child, how to install it correctly in the vehicle, how to properly secure the child in the restraint, and any other passenger safety issues you may have.
For more information on Maternal and Child Health contact Lindsay by phone or email or use our Request for Information form.
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