Baby Connections is our prenatal and postpartum care coordination program that helps families get support, education, and resources related to pregnancy, childbirth, and infant care. Services include:

• Personal and family support
• Nutrition, health, and wellness education
• Information on having a healthy pregnancy
• Connections to community resources that meet your needs
• Coordination with medical professionals
• Postpartum assessment and support
• Other healthy families programs

Check out our Baby Connections brochure here. For more information, call us today. Download the referral form here!

The best way to know if your child safety seat is secured properly is to have a professional check it out. Monroe County Health Department has several Certified Car Seat Technicians on staff who can check your installation and answer any questions you may have! Car seat checks and education are available at no cost. If you are in need of a car seat, you may qualify for an income-eligible program to receive a car seat. A donation of $20 is requested upon issuance of a car seat. 

To make a referral for the car seat program, please complete this form and send via email to kelsey.hanson@co.monroe.wi.us OR fax to 608-269-8872. Referrals should only be made for pregnant women in their 3rd trimester. Please allow up to 5 business days for processing. 

To schedule an appointment, contact Monroe County Health Department at 608-269-8666.

Llámenos para programar una cita al 608-343-6713

Eligibility guidelines: participants include those whose income is at or below 185% of the federal poverty level.

Learn more about child passenger safety here. 

Sleep related deaths are one of the leading causes of death for babies between 1 month and 1 year of age. Monroe County Health Department provides Graco® Pack ‘n Play cribs (dependent upon availability) and training about safe sleep practices to income-eligible families.

For more information or to refer someone to a program, check out this flyer or contact us at 608-269-8666. Access our updated referral form here. 

Eligibility guidelines: includes those whose income is at or below 185% of the federal poverty level, pregnant women in their third trimester, and parents of infants less than 1 year of age.

To make sure that your baby is sleeping safely, follow the ABC's of safe sleep:

A - Alone: Babies should sleep by themselves, in their own sleep space with no other people. Keep pillows, blankets, toys, stuffed animals, and all other soft items out of the sleep space.

B - On their back: Place infants on their backs for sleep. They will eventually learn how to roll from back to tummy and tummy to back. 

C - In a crib: Use a crib, bassinet, or portable play yard with a firm, flat mattress and a fitted sheet. That's it! The crib should not have bumpers of any kind, and nothing should be attached to the crib, such as a monitor or mobile. 

First Breath helps caregivers make positive changes to their tobacco, alcohol and substance use during pregnancy and beyond. Learn more here. Apply for the program here. 

Vaccination is a cornerstone of public health.  According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), vaccine-preventable disease levels are at or near record lows. Many children, adolescents, and adults are under-immunized, missing opportunities to protect themselves against diseases such as Hepatitis B, influenza, and pneumococcal disease.  CDC recommends routine vaccination to prevent 17 vaccine-preventable diseases that occur in infants, children, adolescents, or adults.

Click here for the Adult Vaccination Schedule 

Click here for the Birth-18 Years Immunization Schedule

Need to look up your vaccination record? Check out the Wisconsin Immunization Registry (WIR) to see your WI vaccination records and which vaccines you could benefit from. 

Monroe County Health Department offers a variety of vaccines for children and adults. Learn more about our immunization program here or call us at 608-269-8666. 

During flu season, we offer influenza immunizations that are able to be billed through insurance.

Studies show that reading books aloud to children stimulates their imagination and expands their understanding of the world. Your baby’s ability to learn grows from interacting with you, not a screen or educational toy. Taking the time to read with your children on a regular basis sends an important message: Reading is worthwhile! 

The Reading Empowers Development (RED) program was developed to educate caregivers on the importance of reading to children in order to improve family bonds. RED books include an age appropriate book for children ages birth to 8 years, available in English and Spanish, and tips for reading to children. 

For more information on the RED program, contact the Monroe County Health Department at 608-269-8666. Click here to access a list of Monroe County public libraries. 

Books in the RED program cover topics like safe sleep, child milestones, and food literacy. Find more great books from our partners at Readers to Eaters! 

Safety for All Kids (SAK) Packs provide home safety kits and education to caregivers in Monroe County. SAK Packs contain home safety devices, such as door knob covers and plug protectors, along with educational materials on relevant topics, such as poison prevention and medication safety. 

For more information or to refer someone to a program please contact Monroe County Health Department at 608-269-8666.

Learn more about home safety here and check out some of the resources included in our SAK Packs below:

• Childproofing your home (Spanish)
• Home Safety Checklist (Spanish)
• Monroe County Medication Drop Box Locations (Spanish) 

Wisconsin Well Woman Program helps women who have little or no health insurance get screening for breast and cervical cancers. It pays for:

• Clinical breast exams
• Diagnostic testing is your screening test results are abnormal
• HPV tests
• Mammograms
• Multiple sclerosis testing for those who are high risk
• Pap tests
• Pelvic exams

Learn more about the program here or contact our local coordinator at healthweb@lacrossecounty.org