Maternal & Child Health

Public health nurses offer a variety of programs to pregnant people and new parents and their babies. Some of the services offered are:

  • Pregnancy Testing: We offer low-cost pregnancy tests in our office.
  • Badgercare Express Enrollment: If you are pregnant and do not have adequate health insurance, a public health nurse will help you through the Badgercare Express Enrollment process. This is temporary, prenatal coverage available depending on your income.
  • Healthy Families in Pregnancy: A public health nurse will meet with you in your home or our office to provide education, help you prepare for the birth of your baby, and provide education and resources to improve the health of your baby.
    • Note: This service is only available to people living in Outagamie County, outside the city of Appleton.
  • New Parent/Baby Visits: After your baby is born, a public health nurse will meet with you in your home or our office. The nurse will conduct screenings and referrals to address topics such as postpartum depression, development delays, and provide information and guidance on a wide range of topics including; breastfeeding, safe sleep, injury prevention, immunization, and nutrition.
    • Note: This service is only available to people living in Outagamie County, outside the city of Appleton.

To learn more or make an appointment:
PHQuestions@outagamie.org
(920) 832-5100

Health Information Specialists Located throughout Wisconsin

The Well Badger Resource Center helps connect women, pregnant people, families, children, and health professionals with health care services and resources throughout the state.

For health information and referral services:
Well Badger
Call 800-642-7837, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday
Email wellbadger@wwhf.org

 

First Breath (Smoking Cessation During Pregnancy)

The healthiest thing you can do for your baby is to quit smoking and using alcohol and other harmful substances. Our public health nurses can provide assistance through the First Breath Program.

First Breath is a free program, provided by the Wisconsin Women's Health Foundation, that helps pregnant people in Wisconsin and their families to assist with stopping the use of tobacco, alcohol and other substances. First Breath offers gifts and incentives during and after your pregnancy to help support and promote success. Learn more about First Breath.

For more information please contact a public health nurse today.
PHQuestions@outagamie.org
(920) 832-5100

Other Cessation Resources

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