The Healthline provides District of Columbia residents with information, outreach, counseling, referrals, and transportation to prenatal and well-baby appointments. The toll-free number is (800) MOM-BABY.
The (800) MOM-BABY hot line is physically located at 33 N Street, NE, Second Floor, Washington, DC 20002. This location also houses the Parent Resource Center, with free pregnancy testing, food, clothing, literature, videotapes, and referrals for other public health services.
The Use Your Power Project, in collaboration with the National Health Law Program, trains Medicaid recipients to teach others about Medicaid Managed Care. A 20-member Parent Council leads workshops and participates in health policy meetings.
The Newborn Screening Program screens every child born in the District of Columbia for certain metabolic and sickle-cell disorders. Early treatment can prevent death, or reduce mental retardation, physical handicaps, and developmental disabilities.
The Genetics Services Program provides clinical genetic services to pediatric and prenatal clients of the community health centers of the PBC and at DC General Hospital. Services provided include genetic counseling and education; family history; physical examinations; diagnostic procedures; laboratory screening and testing; evaluation and diagnosis; treatment and management; referrals; and follow-up services.
School Health Liaison Activities
(SHLA) include the development of school health policy, program evaluation, monitoring, and administrative oversight of the PBC School Health Services Program. The SHLA is also responsible for the Coordinated School Health Program of the District of Columbia Public Schools.
The Women’s Health Initiative directs and influences women's health policy and programs. The initiative ensures that District of Columbia women have access to appropriate health promotion and prevention, screening, diagnostic, treatment, and rehabilitative services. A department-wide assessment of health resources for women is underway under the direction of the DOH Women's Health Task Force. MCHA will establish a clearinghouse for information related to women's health issues, and the Task Force will be working with other government agencies, consumers, and providers in the public and private sectors. (More Information)
The Adolescent Health Initiative addresses adolescent health concerns and helps local systems address adolescent health issues. The initiative identifies ways to encourage the integration of primary care and public health systems for adolescents, including policy development.
