Women and Children - Mississippi State Department of Health

	Adolescent Health
	Birth Defects
	Breast & Cervical Cancer
	Breastfeeding
	Child & Adolescent Health
	Child Care
	Children's Health Insurance (CHIP)
	Children's Medical Program
	Dental and Oral Health
	Domestic Violence & Rape
	Early Intervention
	Early Screening (EPSDT)
	Family Planning
	Hearing Screening & Testing
	Immunization
	Lead Poisoning Prevention
	Newborn Screening
	Perinatal High Risk
	Resource Library
	SIDS
	WIC Nutritional Program
	Women's Health

Women and Children's Health

We offer health services for women of all ages, especially mothers, and for children up to 18 years of age.

	Women's Health Program: Special health topics for women of all ages
	WIC Nutritional Program: Provides supplemental nutrition for mothers and infants
	Newborn Screening: Screens newborns for inheritable disorders and genetic diseases

	Child & Adolescent Health: A range of programs for children up to 18 years old
	Dental & Oral Health: Our programs and services
	Child Care: Locating and choosing a child care provider

For a complete listing of all our services for women and children, see the menu at left.

For more information
Contact the health department in your county, or call our Office of Health Services at 601-576-7472.