Medical Information Services ( Sudden Infant Death Syndrome )
Provider: LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH - MATERNAL, CHILD, AND ADOLESCENT HEALTH PROGRAMS
The division administers and implements public health programs related to pregnancy and women's health; infant health; public health services for children, adolescents and young adults in Los Angeles County.
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The division is responsible for the following programs and units:
Black Infant Health (BIH) Child and Adolescent Health (CAH) Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (CLPPP) Children's Health Initiative Unit (CHI) Children's Health Outreach Initiative (CHOI) Comprehensive Perinatal Services Program (CPSP) Fetal Infant Mortality Review Project (FIMR) Newborn Screening Program (NBS) Nurse Family Partnership Program (NFP) nurse home visitation program Reproductive Health Program Research, Evaluation, and Planning Unit (REP) Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Program
See the separate program entries for details and service site information. APPLICATION PROCEDURE Call the designated numbers for program information; some programs require proof of participation in Medi-Cal or proof of low income. To request a survey in the Mommy and Baby Project, leave a voice mail. People interested in statistics and recommendations in the Fetal Infant Mortality Review Program or the Newborn Screening Program may access them at the agency's website www.lapublichealth.org/mch
Information on monthly grief support groups is also available online. FEES/PAYMENT SOURCE There are no fees for most services.
ChooseHealthLAMoms.com provides online weight-loss support for new mothers.
The division is responsible for the following programs and units:
Black Infant Health (BIH) Child and Adolescent Health (CAH) Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (CLPPP) Children's Health Initiative Unit (CHI) Children's Health Outreach Initiative (CHOI) Comprehensive Perinatal Services Program (CPSP) Fetal Infant Mortality Review Project (FIMR) Newborn Screening Program (NBS) Nurse Family Partnership Program (NFP) nurse home visitation program Reproductive Health Program Research, Evaluation, and Planning Unit (REP) Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Program
See the separate program entries for details and service site information. APPLICATION PROCEDURE Call the designated numbers for program information; some programs require proof of participation in Medi-Cal or proof of low income. To request a survey in the Mommy and Baby Project, leave a voice mail. People interested in statistics and recommendations in the Fetal Infant Mortality Review Program or the Newborn Screening Program may access them at the agency's website www.lapublichealth.org/mch
Information on monthly grief support groups is also available online. FEES/PAYMENT SOURCE There are no fees for most services.
Application Procedure
Website
publichealth.lacounty.gov/mch/Service hours
Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.
Service/Intake and Administration |
(213) 637-8473 (Black Infant Health Program)
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FAX |
(213) 639-1034
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Service/Intake |
(213) 639-6400 (All Programs)
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Service/Intake and Hotline |
(800) 427-8700 (Health Call Center / Info Line)
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