Our Philosophy:

The Johnson County Health Department provides prenatal services in order to foster healthy growth and development during pregnancy and to promote a safe delivery for mother and baby.

Our Objectives:

• To improve the health status of the pregnant woman and contribute to the best environment for the developing baby
• To increase the number of infants born with birth weights greater than 5-1/2 lbs.
• To make low-cost prenatal care available to (qualifying) low-income/uninsured Johnson County residents

• Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner
• Registered Nurses
• Social Worker
• Registered Dietitians
• OB/GYN physicians from the University of Kansas Medical Center
• Delivery and hospital services provided by the University of
  Kansas Medical Center

We emphasize health education with early and regular prenatal visits.


Services available for the Woman and her family:

• Pregnancy testing and counseling
• Physical examinations on admission, throughout pregnancy and postpartum
• Laboratory testing (CLIA approved laboratory)
  • hemoglobin/hematocrit
  • urinalysis
  • glucose
  • group B strep testing
• Triple marker screening
• Rubella screening and counseling
• Assessment and counseling with social worker and dietitian
• Adoption services referral
• Individual/group education and videos
• Postpartum home visits
• Birth control methods and natural family planning
• Diagnosis and treatment of minor health problems
• Vaginitis testing and treatment
• Sexually transmitted disease testing and treatment
• HIV counseling, testing and referral (AIDS antibody)
• Birth certificate application for home deliveries

Obtaining Prenatal Care:

APPOINTMENTS NECESSARY
For information or appointment call:

Mission -- (913) 826-1200
6000 Lamar, Suite 140
Mission, KS  66202

Olathe -- (913) 894-2525
11875 S. Sunset, Suite 300
Olathe, KS  66061

Additional Services Available:

• Women, Infants and Children (WIC nutrition program)

For additional information on the Prenatal/Maternity and Infant Program, please contact:
Debra Whiteman, RN, BSN
Maternal Child Health Program Manager
(913) 477-8369

For additional assistance, contact:
Barbara Riley, R.N., B.A.
Family Health Services Division Director
(913) 477-8346

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