Adult Health | Immunizations
Maternal Family Planning | Walk–in Services
Services provided by the MCH Nurses at Cheyenne-Laramie County Health Department (CLCHD) promote wellness for all families. The goals of the MCH Nurses are:
Facilitate early and appropriate prenatal care for all women
Provide support and education to new families during the postpartum/newborn period
Support families of children with special health care needs
The flowing programs are funded at (CLCHD):
- BEST BEGINNINGS
Perinatal program that assists pregnant women in accessing care and services to help assure a healthy pregnancy
Free to all pregnant women, without financial qualifications
Assistance to complete the application for Medicaid coverage if needed.
Prenatal classes, education, and support
Smoking cessation support
Breast feeding classes and support
Parenting classes and support to help new families be successful after the birth and homecoming of their new baby.
Referrals to other Maternal Family Health and community resources.
Call an MCH Nurse for the above services or any questions concerning prenatal and postnatal care at 633-4013
- CHILDREN'S SPECIAL HEALTH SERVICES
Limited financial assistance for income eligible families
Care coordination for child with special health care needs
- MATERNAL HIGH RISK
Limited financial assistance to financially qualifying pregnant women who require transfer to a tertiary care center out of state.
Limited coverage for pre and post conceptual genetic counseling and testing for families
High–risk pregnancy and newborn intensive care support services.
If you know of a child that has special health care needs, or if you just have questions, call MCH Nurse at
633-4013.
- NEWBORN INTENSIVE CARE
Limited financial assistance to qualifying infants who are delivered at or transported to a tertiary care facility (NICU III) from a delivering Wyoming hospital.
- GENETIC COUNSELING SERVICES
Maternal Child Health Programs contracts to provide genetic counseling services
Helps families to gain a clearer understanding of inherited/genetic conditions and other birth defects
No financial eligibility is required for appointments
- EDUCATION
Love and Logic Early Childhood Parenting
New or potential parents who need new processes that allow children to grow through their mistakes and learn consequences from their choices. For more information and to enroll please visit https://courses.loveandlogic.com/parentingonline.
Free Love and Logic Early Childhood Parenting Class
Free Love and Logic early childhood parenting classes. A two session class will be offered monthly from 1-5pm at the Cheyenne-Laramie County Health Department (CLCHD), 100 Central Ave. We welcome new or potential parents who need new processes that allow children to grow through their mistakes and learn consequences from their choices. Class size is limited. Please call 307-633-4069 for more information and to register.
