Preconceptional Health Care Guide Link

HEALTHY START - "GREAT BEGINNINGS"

The Healthy Start “Great Beginnings” program goal is to eliminate the disparities seen in infant deaths in Saginaw County. In 2002, three times as many African-American babies died as compared to the number of Caucasian babies who died. Therefore, an emphasis is being placed on lowering the number of deaths of African-American infants in our county. Healthy Start is open to all Saginaw County women who are pregnant and to families with children under two years of age. There is NO COST to be in the program, however, participants must be willing to have a nurse and Maternal Child advocate come into the home for regularly scheduled home visits.

Program Brochure

SERVICES FOR HEALTHY START

• Pregnancy Testing
• Finding a doctor that cares for your health needs
• Finding a doctor for your baby
• Getting health insurance to pay for health care during the pregnancy and for your children
• Information on pregnancy, childbirth education, parenting, nutrition, and other health issues
• Finding help for:
  • Baby Supplies
  • Housing
  • Smoking cessation
  • Substance abuse
  • Mental health problems
  • Domestic violence
  • Transportation assistance for medical appointments and childbirth/parenting education
  • Immunizations
  • Family Planning
• Healthy Start Store and Point System
• Community-wide Baby Shower
• Time to Talk Support Group

To receive more information or to make a referral to Healthy Start, please call (989) 758-3851 or toll-free: 1-866-449-2229.

HEALTHY START CONSORTIA

The Healthy Start Consortia is a group of current or past program participants who work with healthcare providers on the Healthy Start Consortium. The consortium acts as an advisory group to the Healthy Start program.  This group is open to anyone who is directly affected by issues related to pregnancy and parenting in an effort to help our community decrease infant mortality.  The Consortia meetings are free and the group meets on the 3^rd Thursday of every month at 12 noon at First Ward Community Center, 1410 N. 12th Street, Saginaw, MI.  A light lunch and transportation assistance are provided.  To join this group or to obtain more information, please call (989) 758-3693.