MATERNITY SERVICES

Howard County Health Department provides pregnancy related medical care before and soon after the birth of a baby that includes physical examinations, medical care and laboratory tests.

Who Is Eligible?

Uninsured pregnant and post-partum women living in Howard County. Fees are based on a sliding fee scale. No one is turned away for the inability to pay. Women under the age of 18 do not need parental consent for pregnancy (prenatal) care.

Services:

• Pregnancy Testing.
• Physical Examination.
• Nutritional Counseling.
• WIC
• Laboratory Services.
• Healthy Start Case Management and home visiting.
• Medical Social Work and assistance with referrals to other agencies.
• Maryland Children’s Health Insurance eligibility and enrollment, a program that provides free health insurance to pregnant women and children with moderate to low incomes.
• Stop Smoking Classes.
• Interpreters are available for clients who speak Spanish and other languages.

For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call:

Columbia Health Center

410-313-7500

Or call toll free at 1-866-313-6300.

Additional questions may also be directed by e-mail to askhealth@howardcountymd.gov