MATERNITY/INFANT SERVICES

LMAS(Luce, Mackinac, Alger, Schoolcraft) District Health Department

749 Hombach St. Ignace, Mi. 49781
PROGRAM: Personal/Family Health Services
DESCRIPTION: Children’s Special Health Care Services: Specialty medical care services are available to children with potentially handicapping conditions and /or chronic illness. Services include diagnostic and medical care, nursing assessment and care management, home care, equipment, and specialty clinics. Medicaid Health Screening (EPSDT) Health screening and counseling is provided to persons under 21 years of age in collaboration with local physicians. Transportation may be provided. Immunizations: Vaccine administration services available through clinics and individual appointments include, diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio, hemophilus influenza, mumps, rubella, measles and hepatitis. Influenza/pneumoniavax clinics are conducted annually. HIV/AIDS Counseling and Testing: Human immune-deficiency virus (HIV) causes AIDS. Trained staff provides confidential, anonymous and free counseling and testing for the HIV antibody. The pre-martial counseling, as required by Michigan law, also is provided. Reproductive Health: Comprehensive and confidential services include health history and physical examination, distribution of contraceptive methods, diagnosis and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases, health counseling and medical referrals. As needed. MICH_CARE: Full Medicaid coverage is available to women for their pregnancy and through two months postpartum, assistance in making application for MICH_CARE is provided, via personal appointments. Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening: Confidential health counseling, screening to women over age 40, who meet financial guidelines, Clinical breast exam, pap smear test with referral for mammography and other health care needs. Annual follow up services are provided. Maternal and Children Health Programs: support is provided to families with young children. Pregnant women who have Medicaid are eligible to receive services which address phychosocial, nutritional, non-medical care, as well as transportation for health care. Infants of Medicaid eligible women are identified high-risk families are eligible for more specialized case management, provided primarily through home visits. Prenatal classes are provided quarterly in collaboration with other health care providers.
(906) 643-1100 EXT. 140

MACKINAC COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES (ALSON KNOWN AS FAMILY INDEPENDENCE AGENCY)

199 Ferry Lane
St. Ignace, MI 49781
643-9550
8:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m. M-F
24 Hour Protective Services for Adult/Children
643-9694 or 1-800-797-1644
FEE: None SERVICES: This agency provides financial assistance to those who qualify for Family Assistance (FIP), Food Assistance (FAP) and Medical Assistance Program (MA).  Services include:

Adoption Specialist Adult Foster Care (Placement)
Child Foster Care and Licensing Delinquent Program (Referrals by Court)
Shelter Homes (Short term, emergency placement for children)
Chore Services Homebound (Adults and Families)
Family Support/Specialist Indian Outreach
Day Care and Day Care Aide Licensing (Home/Sitters) Child Protective Services
Adult Protective Services Employment Services (For FIP)
State Emergency Relief Program State Emergency Relief Program/Heat
Medical Transportation Volunteer Service Program
 

SAULT TRIBE OF CHIPPEWA INDIANS

Lambert Center Tribal Health
225 Wa Seh Drive
St. Ignace, Mi. 49781
Phone (906) 643-8689 or 1-877-256-0135
SERVICES: Medical and Community Health,

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