Plattsburgh, NY

                                                                                                                                                                         

IPO PROGRAM

             


The Clinton County Improved Pregnancy Outcome Program (IPO)

 Pregnancy is an important time for mother and baby. Many changes occur with you, your baby, and your family during this time.

One of the most important things you can do for your baby when you are pregnant is to get early and regular prenatal care. An obstetrician, a nurse practitioner, or a certified nurse midwife may provide this care. Please contact your doctor as soon as you think you may be pregnant.

 The IPO Program’s goal is for you and your baby to have the best possible outcome! Nurses provide health education to expectant families to support the prenatal care received from the doctor. Nurses can assist you by answering questions about being pregnant, becoming a parent, and your medical care.


Click here for our IPO Brochure


NOTE: Cigarette smoking has been linked to low birth weight in babies, need help quitting smoking?


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What is the IPO Program?

Nurses partnering with your doctor to offer help to expectant mothers with information on having a healthy pregnancy and accessing needed services.

The nurses working with the prenatal program will provide information about community services, parenting, normal pregnancy, dental care, nutrition, and healthy lifestyle choices.

What Services Are Available?

  • WIC referral

  • Nutrition information

  • Confidential HIV counseling and testing

  • Lead screening and TB (tuberculosis) testing

  • Immunizations

  • Pregnancy, birth and parenting information

  • Dental care and oral hygiene information

  • Smoking cessation support

  • Other resources for the pregnant woman and her family


Click here for more information about family planning


Where and When are the Prenatal Services?

Clinton County Health Department
Division of Health Care Services
133 Margaret Street
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
Please call: (518) 565-4848
Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

In special circumstances, evening hours available upon request
 
Who is Eligible?

 All county residents are eligible for this FREE program. This is a Public Health service which is flexible and can be tailored to meet your and your family’s needs. 


How do I Apply?

  • Refer yourself by calling (518) 565-4848

  • Your doctor or other provider may send a referral if needed

  • Other community agencies may send a referral if needed


Other Related Clinton County Health Department Services

 WIC
Breastfeeding and WIC Peer Counseling Program

Contact Us

To receive more information, call or visit us at:

Clinton County Health Department
Division of Health Care Services
133 Margaret Street
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
Tel: (518) 565-4848


Click here to view the informative document on Iron Facts

Click here to view NYSDOH's information on prenatal dental care

                                                                          
 

                Note:  These are external web links.

 


Clinton County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision
of services. The information on the Clinton County Health Department website is for educational purposes only. Nothing on the pages of this site shall be construed
as medical, fitness, dietetic, or other professional advice. This information is based on current beliefs among researchers and research studies published in the
current scientific literature. Clinton County is not responsible for, nor does it necessarily endorse any content on external web links.

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