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Information about
Community Health Workers & the Infant Mortality Reduction Program
Caring For Two is
an Allen County Health Department neighborhood outreach program that
provides in-home visits during and after pregnancy. (From birth
through 2 years old.) The program is funded by a grant from the Ohio
Department of Health called Ohio Infant Mortality Reduction
Initiative (OIMRI). This program has been in Allen County since May,
2003 providing care coordinating services to eligible participants.
A Community Health
Worker (CHW), along with a Licensed Social Worker, will provide these services. A Community Health Worker is a trained
advocate from the community who empowers individuals to access
community resources through education, outreach, home visits, and
referrals.
Who is eligible?
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African
American high risk pregnant women |
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Resides
in the 45801 and 45804 zip codes only |
Goals of the Program
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To reduce
African American Infant Mortality rate and low birth weight |
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To
promote early consistent prenatal care |
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Consistent well-baby check-ups |
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On time
Immunizations (Shots) |
Services & Referrals
Education on:
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Pregnancy |
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Care of
newborn infant, & young toddler |
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Family
planning |
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Healthy
lifestyle choices |
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Nutrition |
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Referrals |
Examples of referrals
include:
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Women,
Infants and Children (WIC) |
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Healthy
Start, Healthy family medical insurance for pregnant women
and their children |
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Prenatal
care providers |
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Pediatricians |
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Food,
clothing, baby items etc. |
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Agencies
who provide services to families |
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Location |
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The contact for this program is
located at the Allen County Health Department main office:
219 E.
Market Street
Lima, OH 45801
Phone:
419-228-4457
Fax: 419-222-5348
Hours:
The Office is open 8:00 am –
4:30 pm Monday -
Friday
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More Information:
Ohio Department of Health
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