Family Health

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Nurse Family Partnership (NFP)
A voluntary, free Maternal Child Health program. NFP gives first-time moms valuable knowledge and support throughout pregnancy and until their babies reach 2 years of age. Partnering first-time moms with caring nurse home visitors empowers these mothers to confidently create a better life for their children and themselves.

For more information visit: www.nursefamilypartnership.org
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Express Enrollment (EE) for Children and Pregnant Women for Temporary Health Coverage

The Juneau County Health Department offers assistance with applying for BadgerCare+ EE so that eligible individuals may receive temporary health care coverage under BadgerCare + while a full application is being processed by their local county/tribal office.

To see if you meet income eligibility guidelines to qualify please visit:
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Child Car Seat Checks
    Three out of every four car seats are not used correctly. Child Car Seat Checks available to any interested Juneau County residents (parents/grandparents and caregivers).    A Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician can check your seat for recalls and help with proper installation.  Call the Health Department for an appointment.
For more information visit:
http://www.safercar.gov/parents/CarSeats.htm
  For information on recalls visit:  http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/recalls/childseat.cfm
Juneau/Adams WIC Program
​WIC is the nation’s most successful and cost-effective public health nutrition program.  WIC provides healthy food, nutrition information and community referrals for income-eligible pregnant, breastfeeding, and post-partum women, infants, and children up to five years old.
Phone: 608-847-9375
Text: 608-547-5049
Email: jawic@co.juneau.wi.us

WIC Clinic Locations:
​Mauston
Elroy
Necedah
New Lisbon
Adams
  It's easy to apply:
  • Call us at (608) 847-9375 or click on the WIC application button below.
    WIC Provides:
  • Nutrition information.
  • Nutritious foods such as, fruits and vegetables, whole wheat/whole grain foods, milk, eggs, juice, cereal, canned or dried beans and peas, peanut butter and infant formula.
  • Breastfeeding information and support services.
  • Health screening and information about other community services.
  • Fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbs provided in summer through Farmer's Market Nutrition Program.
During COVID-19:
  • WIC staff and services are available by phone only, 608-847-9375,  text 608-548-4635 or email jawic@co.juneau.wi.us
  • Hours available:  Monday - Thursday 8-6; Friday 8-4:30.  
  • All scheduled WIC appointments will be completed by phone instead of coming into clinic until at least November 2021.
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Prenatal Care Coordination (PNCC)
PNCC is a Medicaid and BadgerCare Plus benefit that helps pregnant women get the support and services they need to have a healthy baby.
PNCC Services Include:
  • Help getting the health care you need.
  • Personal support.
  • Information on good eating habits and health practices.
  • Information and help finding needed services in your community.

First Breath

First Breath is a free program that helps pregnant women quit smoking through one-on-one counseling and personalized goal setting.

My Baby & Me

My Baby & Me is a program that helps women have healthy, alcohol-free pregnancies.

If you choose to participate, you will receive:
  • Screening and education from your prenatal care provider 
  • Confidential one-on-one support and education over the phone from a Pregnancy Educator
  • Gift cards for your participation

Resources for New Parents

wellbadger.org/Well Badger (1-800-642-7837)
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Get Connected 2-1-1
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