The Health Department Maternity program's primary function is to eliminate barriers to care by ensuring all women are served, regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, creed, handicap, sex, number of pregnancies, marital status, or ability to pay. The Maternity Program strives to provide comprehensive, coordinated and family centered prenatal care which is holistic and multidisciplinary by design. Maternity program staff are encouraged to anticipate problems and to advocate for women who need our services. The Noble County Health Department functions in a unique manner.
Clients enter the program with an intake appointment, which lasts approximately two hours.
A detailed medical history and laboratory screenings are performed. A Nurse Practioner provides the exam and following routine exams. The Health Department and Nurse Practioner work to ensure quality care for maternity clients. The program encourages early and continuous prenatal care, personal development, and the involvement of fathers, grandparents and other supporting persons in parenting. Public Health Nurses provide home visitation services during pregnancy and the first two years of the child's life.