The Baby Love Program provides regular Public Health Nurse visits which inform expectant mothers of healthful aspects of care before and after their baby is born. Nurses ensure awareness of community resources and assist accessing services. This includes home visits, assistance with daily living skills, and other resources needed during pregnancy. MOW follows women during pregnancy and her child through the first year of life. WIC Nutrition Program WIC is a federally funded program that provides foods and education for women, infants, and children with nutritional needs.
Nutritionists provide counseling as needed.
Child Health Clinic Provides physical exams, laboratory testing, limited diagnosis, treatment, and developmental screening and education for children birth through school age. School Health A Public Health Nurse is assigned to each school in Haywood County. The nurse provides health education and routine screening for vision, Scoliosis, and communicable diseases. Other health-related problems are referred to the nurse for screening and referral. Immunizations are provided on-site for specific age levels.