Maternal Child Health Programs

Northwoods Healthy Families provides support for new parents during and after pregnancy. This program will offer education on your new baby’s development, answer questions you have about where to get what you need for your and your baby, and connect you with other local resources.

Northwoods Healthy Families Brochure

New parents will receive a letter with information from our Public Health Department.  Give us a call if you would like a nurse to visit.  We can provide help with 

· Safe sleep habits

· Weight checks for baby

· Infant feeding questions

· Immunizations

· Newborn care

· Postpartum support for mom

· Community Resources

For information on breastfeeding support, please visit the Northwoods Breastfeeding Coalition website.

You may call and speak with a nurse at the health department with any concerns or questions. 

The ABC's of sleep (Alone, on the Back, in a Crib, and Smoke-free air) are safe sleep practices. We want all babies to sleep in a safe environment. We have implemented a Sleep Baby Safe initiative at the health department with the Children's Health Alliance of Wisconsin. Call for more information or visit: https://www.chawisconsin.org/initiatives/injury-prevention-death-review/infant-mortality/  

The Health Department has certified child passenger safety technicians available to assist in choosing the right car seat and ensuring proper seat installation. 

A limited supply of car seats are available to eligible Forest County families. Call today to see if you’re eligible!  715-478-3371

Life Jacket Loaner Stations are located  both beaches on Lake Metonga and at the Silver Lake Beach in Laona in Forest County. People can borrow life jackets free of charge to use during boating or swimming and return when finished. Wisconsin state law requires one flotation device per person in each vessel.