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Mother and Child Health Services
Program Information
Vilas County Public Health Department offers a number of programs to assist mothers and children.
WIC
The Women, Infant and Children's Nutrition Program (WIC) is a supplemental food and nutrition program for prenatal and postpartum women, infants, and children under five years of age. Nutrition education, consultations with dietitians, breastfeeding support, and food vouchers are available to qualified families.
PNCC
Prenatal Care Coordination (PNCC) is a Medicaid benefit that helps pregnant women get the support and services they need to assist in the delivery of a healthy baby. Once enrolled in the PNCC program, participants can schedule monthly visits and phone calls with a Registered Nurse to discuss questions and concerns related to the pregnancy and parenting. The nurse in the PNCC program can provide assistance through the 9-month pregnancy and up to three months after the baby is delivered.
Immunizations
We are aware of the importance of immunizations for children, but there are immunizations for adults as well. The Public Health Department offers a number of other important vaccines as well as annual influenza vaccines.
Lead Screenings
The Vilas County Lead Program promotes and provides blood lead screening of children six months to six years of age . Through the program, primary sources of lead exposure in the environment are identified and education on reducing lead exposure is provided.
Additional information on programs can be found at the following websites:
Eagle River Play Shoppe
Presented by the Family Resource Connection, the Eagle River Play Shoppe runs from October 14, 2010 through May 26, 2011. Play is the most important activity in the lives of our children. It is the work, the occupation, of childhood. The program is designed for children birth to 5 years old and their parents, grandparents, or caregivers. It is free of charge, but registration is required on the first day of attendance.
The program is held at First Congregational United Church of Christ, 105 N. First Street in Eagle River. For more information, call 715-361-2890 or 888-266-0028. Or visit the Family Resource Connection website.
