Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health programs at DPHN are focused on promoting health across the lifespan of individuals and families. Preconception, pregnancy and early child experiences influence lifelong wellness. MCAH programs seek to promote healthy behaviors and increase health promotion knowledge for women, children and families, ultimately increasing the health of the community.  DPHN collaborates with several local organizations to promote and support MCAH programs and services.

Services in Douglas County for Children, Mothers, Adolescents and Families

OutGrown Douglas County
 The OutGrown Douglas County Program, coordinated by the Perinatal Taskforce of Southern Oregon and Thrive Umpqua, welcomes all families—no matter their background. We create safe, inclusive spaces where everyone can enjoy the outdoors and connect. Our mission is to help families with babies and young children step into nature for the first time, promoting a lifelong love for the outdoors. We believe every family deserves this experience, regardless of their shape or size. Join us in celebrating parenthood in all its forms.

 
(Women Infants & Children)  is provided by UCAN  in Douglas County. WIC is a nutrition education program that helps pregnant women, new mothers, and young children learn how to eat well and stay healthy.  WIC works to improve the health and nutrition of women and children during critical years of a child’s development.

Home Visiting Programs are also provided by UCAN.  Through UCAN’s nurse home visiting programs, eligible Douglas County pregnant women, families with young children, and families with children with special needs receive comprehensive support services from nurses.  Programs offered through Nurse Home Visiting include Babies First and CACOON.

 

The Health Care Coalition of Southern Oregon (HCCSO) has local resources on pregnancy, parenting, newborn care and education webinars.Healthy Start of Southern Oregon Perinatal Task Force.  The Task Force is a collective impact group focused on improving community health outcomes with focused efforts on the perinatal period before, during and after pregnancy.