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To
help more pregnant women and new moms get information about caring for
their health and giving their babies the best possible start in life,
the National Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition (HMHB) launched
text4baby, the first free health text messaging service in the U.S.
Visit
text4baby.org for more
information
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Click
here for a tri-fold pamphlet showing MCH services 
Services are listed below.
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Jennifer Riley,
MCH manager since March, 2010. She can be reached at
812-738-1600, extension 1021. |
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Mandy Rhoades,
Spanish interpreter / translator. She can be reached at
812-738-1600, extension 1097. |
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Hope
Crail, Administrative Assistant since February, 2011.
She can be reached at 812-738-1600, extension 1016.
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Rosa Warren,
nurse practitioner since May, 1995. Rosa can be reached by
dialing 812-738-1600, option 2. |
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Jessica Brown,
RN, full-time health nurse since January, 1998.
She can be reached at 812-738-1600, extension 1022. |
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Dr. John Reinoehl,
medical director since November, 2007. |
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Sharon Mizell,
RN, part-time health nurse since February, 2010. You can
reach Sharon at 812-738-1600, extension 1024. |
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Dr. Joseph Sauer,
physician with the MCH clinic since September, 2010. |
Prenatal
Services -- At the MCH Clinic we offer
prenatal care, vitamins, exams, and counseling in the area of
pregnancy.
Pregnancy-approved
medications
| Condition |
Pregnancy-approved
medications |
| Insomnia |
Unisom |
| Constipation |
Fiber
Supplements - Metamucil - Fiber One Cereal |
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Stool Softeners
- Colace or Surfak |
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Suppositories -
Glycerin or Dulcolax |
| Cough |
Plain
Robitussin or Plain Mucinex |
| Headache
or Pain |
Tylenol or
Tylenol Extra-Strength |
| Diarrhea |
Imodium AD |
| Heartburn |
Tums, Mylanta,
Pepsid-AC or Prilosec OTC |
| Hemorrhoids |
Preparation H
(with cortisone), Anusol, Tucks Pads |
| Nausea |
Ginger, Lemon |
Family
Planning promotes responsible behavior, the well-being of families,
and healthy babies. Family planning reduces the need for
abortions. It also allows the timing of pregnancies when
couples are best able to care for new children. Services are confidential
and include:
Medical
Services
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Physical
exams
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Cervical
cancer screening
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Breast
cancer screening
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STD
testing and treatment
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Hypertension
screening
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Anemia
screening
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Pregnancy
testing
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Dispensing
of contraception
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Fecal
occult blood testing
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Lipid
panel blood testing
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Education
and Counseling
HIV
Testing
Anonymous
and confidential. Made by appointment only through the Clark
County Health Department. Call 800-828-5624 or
812-288-2706. Use
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Pregnancy
Testing
Free
to the public. Walk-ins are welcome or you can set up an
appointment by calling our office at 812-738-1600. Use
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Lead
Screening
Babies
put so many things directly in their mouths, and some things may not
be too safe. High lead levels can cause damage to their brain,
kidneys, liver, and reproductive organs, among others.
Have
your child screened for lead. The test is FREE! Call our
office at 812-738-1600 to make an appointment.
Information
regarding lead abatement and treatment is also available. Use
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About
the project...
The
Harrison County Maternal and Child Health Project (MCH) has been
serving Harrison County and neighboring communities for many
years. The Project provides family-related health services
and little or no cost to a family based on their income.
MCH
provides a wide range of services to its clients to assist them
with their family's health care needs. These services
include annual exams, prenatal exams, birth control methods,
screenings, and much more.
Call
us at 812-738-3237 and set up a free and confidential appointment to discuss your
family's health care needs.
This
project is supported in part by Title V Maternal and Child Health
Block Grant funds administered through the Indiana State
Department of Health.
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