Mount Vernon Neighborhood Health Center Network

Early prenatal care for a healthy mother and baby!

The Community Health Worker Program is a New York State Department of Health Program operated by the Mount Vernon Neighborhood Health Center Network through its conveniently located Health Centers in Mount Vernon, Yonkers and Greenburgh/White Plains.

The purpose of the program is to ensure a healthy outcome for pregnant women and their babies by removing the barriers of language, health insurance and access to obstetricians, pediatricians, specialist and hospitals.

• Are you pregnant and afraid?
• Do you worry about health insurance for you and your family?
• Did you just give birth and are feeling the blues?
• Free to eligible families
• Immigration status not a problem
• Private and confidential

Your personal community health worker will help you…

• Obtain Health Insurance
• Find a doctor to care for you during your pregnancy
• Find a doctor to care for your new baby and other children in the family

Learn about

• Prenatal Care
• Postnatal Care
• Parenting
• Breastfeeding
• Immunizations
• Family Planning
• Dental care

Postpartum Care
Postpartum care can help insure the proper development of your new family member and the well being of the new mother.