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The Florida Department of Health works to protect, promote, and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county, and community efforts.
Healthy Start
Florida Department of Health in Lafayette County
- 386-294-1321
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Mailing Address
140 SW Virginia Circle
P. O. Box 1806
Mayo, Florida 32066
Some of the services available to pregnant women, infants and children up to age three include:
- Home visits by a nurse or social worker
- Information about pregnancy and baby care
- Care coordination to assist in accessing needed services
- Education about having a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby
- Help to quit smoking
- Classes on childbirth and support
- Breastfeeding education and support
- Health education - family planning, woman's health, nutrition, and exercise
- Counseling services
Eligibility
- All services are FREE
- Any pregnant woman or infant from birth to age 3 is eligible for Healthy Start Services
- No income requirements are necessary to receive Healthy Start Services
For more information contact Colleen Cody 386-294-1321, Ext. 226.
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