FIMR Program
In 2001, the Louisiana Fetal and Infant Mortality Review (FIMR) program was formed to address Louisiana’s high infant mortality rate. FIMR is an anonymous review process of fetal (stillbirth) and infant deaths. Read More
Nurse Family Partnership
The Nurse Family Partnership program is a voluntary, home visiting program for first time, low-income pregnant women and their babies. Read More
Injury Prevention / Child Safety
Louisiana’s Child Safety Initiative, functions to address child injury prevention by seeking to reduce the leading causes of unintentional injuries and deaths in Louisiana among children from birth through 14 years of age. Read More
Parenting Newsletter
Sign up for a free subscription to Happy & Healthy Kids parenting newsletter. The newsletter has information on home safety, finding daycare, social and emotional development of children, and much more. The newsletters start at birth and come until your child is five years old. Read More
The GIFT (Breastfeeding)
The GIFT (Guided Infant Feeding Techniques) is a certification program for hospitals in Louisiana that is based on the best practice model to increase breastfeeding initiation, duration and support. Read More
SBIRT/Healthy Babies
SBIRT stands for Screening, Brief Intervention, Referral and Treatment. It is a collaborative effort between the Office of Addictive Disorders, Office of Mental Health and the Office of Public Health, MCH - whereby substance use and mental health needs among pregnant women are addressed. Read More
Dental Health
The Maternal and Child Health Oral Health Program Dental Sealant Program Flouridation Program Pregnant Women's Program Further Information/Contact Read More
Partners for Healthy Babies
Partners for Healthy Babies is a project of the state’s Maternal and Child Health and WIC program. It was initiated in 1993 to address Louisiana’s high infant mortality rate and the large number of low birthweight babies born each year. Read More
WIC/Nutrition
WIC is a Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum women, infants, and children (under 5 years old). WIC provides nutritious foods, nutrition information, and referrals to other health and social services. Read More
