Improving Moms' and Babies' Health - Helpful Health Information

The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services is committed to improving the health of women and children. The department has recently created a new bureau specially dedicated to this goal. As part of this goal, the department wishes to share health information with the public so that we can work in partnership with you to help children have the safest and healthiest start in life and to ensure the health of their moms as well.

The department serves as an advocate in promoting wellness through a continuum of comprehensive health care programs. Improving the health status of mothers and children can be achieved through education, prevention and partnerships with other programs.

New Initiative- Recognizing and Treating Perinatal Depression

In recognition of the importance of screening and treating women suffering from perinatal depression, and in collaboration with the governor's task force for perinatal depression, the department is initiating reimbursement for perinatal depression screening.

You can get more information about perinatal and postpartum depression. Also, information is available for providers about perinatal and postpartum depression.

Useful Health Information:

In Illinois, there are many maternal and child health care service providers that help families receive the care they need to have healthier mothers, babies and children. The department's Bureau of Maternal and Child Health Promotion is assisting providers, consumers and other interested parties by providing this Web site and links to other Web sites. For more information, call the Health Benefits at 1-800-226-0768 and All Kids Hotline at 1-866-ALL-KIDS (1-866-255-5437) or TTY: 1-877-204-1012.