OCHD offers a wide variety of preventative health services for the community. Services pertaining to women’s and children’s health include Maternal Health, WIC, Family Planning, Child Health, Immunizations, and Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program (BCCCP). Services are offered to individuals with private insurance, Medicaid, and those who are uninsured, and a sliding-fee scale helps to ensure that health services are low-cost. OMH offers a variety of services and community support to improve Women’s and Children’s Health, including monthly “Understanding Breastfeeding Classes” to expectant families looking for more information regarding breastfeeding and interaction with an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), which helps to support breastfeeding in the community. The OMH Foundation also collaborates with radiology to provide screening 3D mammograms for the underinsured and uninsured through “Julie’s Pink Warrior Project.” 

Women and children in Onslow County.

Improved awareness and utilization of OCHD preventative services to support women’s and children’s health and improved awareness and utilization of OMH Breastfeeding Support Services will improve population health, especially the health of women and children. Increased utilization of preventative services will improve health outcomes and lower health risks.