Healthcare ServicesThere is no cost for Healthy Start services. They are based on risk and need, not income or insurance.
Healthy Start provides a variety of services to help women have a healthy baby.
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Healthy Start is a program that screens pregnant women and newborn babies. They identify risk factors for low birth weight and infant mortality. Healthy Start is free for everyone. A team of nurses, social workers, and peer counselors assist families in finding out their needs. Classes are in English and Spanish. No appointment is needed. Please call 941.861.2905 or visit their website to learn more.
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PCHD provides a full-service prenatal care clinic for women.
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Medical histories
Physicals and genetic counseling
Dental care
WIC
OB/GYN Specialist, nurse practitioners and registered nurses available
MomCare is a special health insurance program for pregnant women. If you are eligible, it will cover medical care and hospitalization during pregnancy. It may also cover health care bills you received up to three months before your enrollment. There is no cost for this coverage. Your baby may also be eligible for free insurance after he or she is born. Please call the Maternity Care Advisor for any questions. View website to make sure your income meets the guidelines: click here.
The Healthy Start Program is a home visiting program. They help mothers through pregnancy and after the baby is born. It is free to pregnant women and infants. Healthy Start helps families with children up to age 3 who are at-risk or need help with their development. They focus on pregnancy, breastfeeding, and newborn care. Please call 877.678.9355 or go to the website to learn more.
This Program uses service planning and community involvement. Healthy Start provides moms, newborns and families with the tools needed to have a healthy pregnancy and a healthy birth. Those who wish to sign up can get a referral from their doctor. They can also call 813.307.8016. Services are free.
Please see the webiste for details.
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This program is for pregnant women and new mothers. All services are free. It is for any pregnant woman or baby from birth to age 3. The goal is to ensure a healthy birth for each baby and early health screenings for both mother and baby. Community agencies may refer clients. Women may also apply by themselves. Please see the website for more information.
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Chipola Healthy Start Coalition, Inc. provides a wide range of services to mothers, and their children. You may qualify for services no matter what you income level is.
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Please call or visit website for more information.
This program gives pregnant women and young children care and home visits. Babies get developmental reviews. Mothers get parenting advice and support.
They also get breastfeeding and nutrition advice. Materials about prenatal care, birth and infant care are given. Information and referral to local services are given.
Heart of Florida Health Center provides healthcare to all in Marion County. They offer a range of preventative and primary services. Help with medications is also available. The minimum charge for a visit is between $15 and $50. All charges for services are discounted on a sliding fee scale. This is based on your household income based on the Federal Poverty Guidelines.
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