Child Health Clinics - The Well Child Health Clinics are for children from birth to 6 years who are not suffering illness. At the Well Child Clinics your child will receive the following services: physical exams, complete immunizations, height and weight, vision and hearing screenings, developmental testing, and counseling on growth, development and nutrition. For appointments, call (440) 322-6367.

Early Intervention programs - For decades, it has been recognized that the early years of a child's life are crucial to their development. Detection of problems during that same time period has also been proven to spare suffering and lifelong disabilities, as well as money. Therefore, the Lorain County General Health District has a stake in the health of newborns and infants.

Newborn Visit Program - The Newborn Visit Program presently provides a visit by a Public Health Nurse to all mothers and newborns during their first 6 weeks home from the hospital. At this time, the mothers are given an opportunity to ask questions, receive information about their infant, and, if there is a need, be referred to community resources.

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Prevention Project - The program is directed toward women who want to become pregnant or who are in the early months of pregnancy. The mother-to-be is given information and help to not use any alcohol during pregnancy because of its ability to cause birth defects.

Car Seat Sales Program - Convertible car seats are available to persons meeting income guidelines for $25.00. No one is deined if they are unable to pay. However, a person wishing to purchase a seat must attend an information session.

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