Prenatal Care Coordination (PNCC)

PNCC is a Medicaid benefit that helps pregnant women get the support and services they need to have a healthy baby.

Services include

• Help to get the health care you need (finding a doctor, scheduling prenatal appointments)
• Personal support
• Assistance with transportation arrangements for your medical appointments
• Information on good eating habits and health practices (health education and nutrition counseling)
• Information and help finding needed services in your community
• Home visit after the child is born
• Portage County Health and Human Services Division of Public Health Website

Request for Referral to Program

• Form for a referral to the Maternal Child Health Program (PDF).

Return the completed and signed form according to the directions on the form.

Reasons for the Medicaid PNCC Program

Everyone at some time needs a helping hand with things such as

• Locating childcare
• Dealing with family or emotional problems
• Coping with alcohol and other drug use
• Dealing with other problems that are bothering you

Prenatal care coordination services

• Portage County Health and Human Services Department 
  Phone 715-345-5350
• WellBadger
  Phone 800-642-7837
• Medicaid Recipient Services
  Phone 800-362-3002

Resources for Families

• First Breath (Substance Use Program)
• Car Seat Safety Program
• WellBadger
• Product Recalls Resource
• Medication During Pregnancy
• text4baby

Creating a Breastfeeding Friendly Workforce

Did you know there is a way to reduce employee turnover, increase employee loyalty, and reduce employee absenteeism due to sick days? Believe it or not, it is by supporting breastfeeding in the workplace! Below are resources to help you get started.

• Breastfeeding Friendly Flyer (PDF)
• Workplace Lactation Support Program
• Workplace Wellness Program Grant Information
• Timeline for Implementing a Lactation Support Program (PDF)
• Lactation Program Assessment Form (PDF)
• Policy for Supporting Breastfeeding Employees (PDF)