Maternal Child and Adolescent Health

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Babies First! is Oregon's home visiting program for pregnant women and children up to age 5.

The goal of Babies First! is to promote health and well-being during pregnancy, infancy and early childhood through prevention and early identification of problems. A nurse will visit with you and your child at home and can:

• Answer questions about how to keep you or your baby healthy, and help know when to see the doctor
• Sign up for health care and/or the Oregon Health Plan
• Solve problems, or connect you to services you might need
• Give information about what to expect as your child grows and develops
• Check to make sure your child is learning and growing as they should
• Help you keep your child’s teeth and smile healthy
• Help you make your home safe for your child
• Weigh your baby
• Help with breastfeeding
• Build a happy, loving and fun relationship between you and your child
• Be the best parent you can be!

Services are delivered by a public health nurse through partnership between Wheeler and Gilliam Public Health's.

If you are interested in receiving these services, please fill out the electronic or printable form below and return to Gilliam County Public Health via mail, fax or email

• Email: info@gilliamcountypublichealth.org
• Fax: 541.919.0046 
• Mail: PO Box 597, Condon, OR 97823

If you have any questions, please call 541-626-7088 or email info@gilliamcountypublichealth.org