Calvert County Health Department
- Adult Evaluation Reviews (AERS)
- Breast and Cervical Cancer Program
- Developmental Disabilities Program
- Health Equity Program
- Health Insurance Programs
- Home and Community-Based Services
- Maternal and Child Health
- Medical Assistance Transportation Program
- Reproductive Health
- Reproductive Health Clinic Schedule
- Child Safety Seats
- Colorectal Cancer Awareness & Screening
- Diabetes and Prediabetes
- E-Cigarettes and Vaping
- Heart Health
- Injury Prevention
- Oral Cancer Prevention
- Poison Prevention
- Responsible Tobacco Retailer Program
- Skin Cancer Awareness
- Tobacco Cessation Program
- Stroke Awareness
- Tobacco Cessation for Pregnant Women
- Tobacco Use Prevention
Maternal and Child Health
The Calvert County Maternal Child Health Program assists pregnant women to access and properly utilize health related services, to practice healthy behaviors, and to utilize good parenting skills. Additionally there are infants, children, and adolescents with special health care and psychosocial needs who are at risk for poor life outcomes due to difficulties accessing care. At risk women and children are referred to the program for evaluation and needed services, placing a strong emphasis on frequent home visiting and case management, to improve pregnancy outcomes and to improve the emotional, social, and physical development of children.
Programs include:
Healthy Beginnings
Will assist pregnant substance using women who need WIC, substance use counseling, mental health services, and assistance locating an obstetrician.
Provide education on pregnancy, childbirth, and infant care.
Goal is to have a healthy mother & baby with the mother-to-be and nurse working together as a team.
Services are at no cost to the mother-to-be and funded by the Maryland Community Health Resource Commission.
For services call 410-535-5400 x351
Healthy Start
Program for women who are pregnant. Registered nurse via the phone will provide education on pregnancy, labor/delivery, and contraception. The nurse will also provide counseling on community resources that are available in the community that could be helpful for mom and baby.
Children with Special Health Care Needs
Provides single point of entry services for special needs children from birth to
twenty-one years of age.
Assists children and families with access to care issues.
Provides case management services.
Provides community and provider education and outreach.
Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
Community and provider education and outreach.
Case management for children with elevated blood lead levels.
Information for landlords.
Surveillance and Quality Improvement Program
Cases with poor pregnancy outcomes or high risks are reviewed.
Case review team.
Community action team.
Provider and community outreach and education.
Calvert County Infants and Toddlers Program
The Infants and Toddlers program helps families who have concerns about their child's development from birth through age two. Call 443-550-8379 to speak confidentially with a child development specialist.
Other Calvert County Resources:
Women, Infants and Children Program (WIC)
WIC is a federally funded program that provides healthy supplemental foods and nutrition counseling for pregnant women, new mothers, infants and children under age five. WIC also provides breastfeeding counseling, support and referrals to various social and health resources. The Southern Maryland WIC Program serves over 5000 clients annually in Charles, Calvert and St. Mary’s County.
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Community Resources Directory
Contact Information:
410-535-5400 (Local)
301-855-1353 (Washington Line)
410-269-1051 (Baltimore Line)
410-535-5285 (Fax)
E-Mail: mdh-dl-calchd-communityhealthcchd@maryland.gov
Links for Further Information:
National Healthy Start Association
National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities
Maryland State Dept. of Education-Special Education Division
