Health Department

Babies First!

Babies First! is a nurse home visiting program for families with babies and young children up to age 5. The goal of Babies First! is to help families make sure that their babies are healthy as they grow and learn.

A NURSE WILL VISIT YOU AND YOUR BABY AT HOME AND CAN:

Weigh your baby

Help with breastfeeding

Check to make sure your child is learning and growing, as they should

Help you keep your child's teeth and smile healthy

Offer information about what to expect as your child grows and develops

Help you build a happy, loving, and fun relationship between you and your child

Answer questions about keeping yourself and your child healthy and help you know when to see the doctor

Help you recognize what your child is telling you before he/she can talk

Help you make your home safe for your child

Work with you to solve problems that affect your family's health

Help you get health care and/or apply for the Oregon Health Plan

Refer you to other services you might need

To find out more, contact Baker County Health Department:
Alicia Hills, RN ahills@bakercounty.org