Kingman County Health Department

125 North Spruce Kingman, Kansas 67068

Phone (620)532-2221 Fax (620)532-1083

Fees vary depending on the service but most are based on a sliding fee scale. Medicaid, BCBS, and other insurances are billed for covered services. No one is refused services due to inability to pay.

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The purpose of the Healthy Start Program is to educate, provide emotional support and refer our expectant mothers to community services. A healthy start worker is a "caring" type person who visits and supports pregnant women and teenage girls during their pregnancy and after the birth of their baby.

Shondra Kostner is our Healthy Start Worker. She will be pleased to visit with you before and after your baby is born. She has educational books and videos that are helpful for new parents. This service is free so please contact Shondra if you are pregnant or would like a visit for you and your baby.

For a Healthy Pregnancy

 FOR MOTHER

• See your doctor if you're thinking about becoming pregnant

• If pregnant, seek prenatal care and attend regular check-ups

• Get regular exercise

• Eat a balanced diet

• Use family planning that is best for you before becoming pregnant

• Seek parenting education when parenting

• Avoid drugs, alcohol, and smoking when pregnant

FOR FATHER

• Choose a healthy lifestyle

• Provide support to your child and your child's mother

• Seek parenting education when parenting

• Have regular physical exams

FOR INFANT

• Provide safe playing environments

• Use car seats and buckle them up in cars

• Take your baby to well-baby care

• Have regular pediatric check-ups

• Immunize your children

• Hug and Kiss them often

The Children

They laugh with excitement
They cry with sadness
They play with enjoyment
They need a loving touch.

They see what we show them
They learn what we teach them.

We are their leaders.

They need us to hold them,
They need us to console them
They need us to praise them
THEY JUST NEED US TO RAISE THEM

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June 03, 2008

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