Maternal Infant Health Program(MIHP)

The Maternal Infant Health Program (MIHP) provides home visitation for Medicaid-eligible pregnant
women and infants up to 18 month of age. Services are provided by licensed, specially trained
registered nurses and social workers. MIHP services are intended to supplement regular prenatal/infant
care and to assist physicians in managing the health and well-being of mothers and babies. The overall
purposes of the MIHP program are to promote healthy pregnancies, positive birth outcomes and health
infant growth and development. The MIHP program is part of Michigan’s strategic plan to decrease
infant death through support and education regarding the benefits of breastfeeding and safe sleep
practices.

MIHP services include evidence-based maternal/infant assessments, comprehensive plans of care and
coordination of services between medical care providers, Medicaid Health Plans and the MIHP
providers. MIHP also has access to Ionia County Health Department’s Registered Dietitian for nutritional
advice and education Breastfeeding experts. In addition, MIHP providers also make referrals for local
community services to assure that family needs are met.

If you are a pregnant woman seeking services, please contact your medical provider or Medicaid Health
Plan and request MIHP services. If you have questions please contact the Iona County Health
Department and ask to speak with one of the MIHP nurses – 616-527-5341.

Safe Sleep

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics’, there are approximately 3500 babies in the US that
dies suddenly and unexpectedly every year while sleeping. These deaths are often due to sudden infant
death syndrome (SIDS) or accidental deaths from suffocation or strangulation. MIHP providers teach
and advocate for the following recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics to reduce
the risk of injury or death during baby’s first year of life:

  • Always place baby on his or her back to sleep
  • Use a firm surface for baby to sleep on (crib or pack & play)
  • Share your room with baby but not your bed
  • Do no put soft objects, toys, crib bumpers, or loose bedding under baby, over baby, or anywhere
    in the baby’s sleeping area.

If you wish more information, talk with your MIHP provider or contact the American Academy of Pediatrics website, Policy Statement from the AAP Task Force on SIDS.

Health Department

Location
175 E. Adams Street
Ionia, MI 48846

Phone:
(616) 527-5341

Fax:
(616) 527-5361

Children’s Special Health Care Services
Phone: (800) 359-3722
TDD: (800) 788-7889

Community Health
Phone: (616) 527-5341

Environmental Health
Phone:(616) 527-5341
Fax: (616) 527-8202
Mon-Fri 8am-4:00pm

Personal Health
Phone: (616) 527-5341
Fax: (616) 527-8208

Immunizations
Phone: (616) 527-5341
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
8:30am – 11:30am & 12:30pm – 3:00pm
Immunization Late Clinics: 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month from 10:00am – 5:00pm

Substance Abuse Prevention
Phone: (616) 527-5341

Woman, Infants, & Children (WIC)
Phone: (616) 527-5337
Mon – Fri: 8:00am – 4:00pm
WIC Late Clinics: 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month from 10:00am – 5:30pm

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