Safe, Healthy Children
Healthy behavior patterns established in early childhood often lead to lifelong benefits and decreased probability of serious disease later in life. Early identification and treatment of health conditions (whether physical, mental, or socio-emotional in nature) can positively affect a child's life for years to come. The Guilford County Partnership for Children and Smart Start strive to improve outcomes for children by increasing young children's access to healthcare and by working with providers, health organizations, families, and communities to improve the healthcare systems that serve children.
Health and Early Intervention
Dental Hygiene - Guilford County Health Department
Dental screening and education. Contact: Penn Gruehn, 641-4074, pgruehn@co.guilford.nc.us
Newborn Visits - Guilford County Health Department
Nurse home visits offered to all families of newborns to provide assessments and inform parents of resources. Contact: Teresa Tollison, 641-3085, TTOLLIS@co.guilford.nc.us
NICU Early Intervention - Family Support Network
Support for families of infants admitted to neonatal intensive care unit. Contact: Andi Ives or Nancy Micca, 832-6507, andi@fsncc.org
Prenatal Care by Private Physicians - Coalition on Infant Mortality
Physicians provide prenatal care for low-income women who do not have insurance. Contact: Charmaine Purdum, 641-6775, CPurdum@co.guilford.nc.us
