Supporting families Every Step of the Journey
Maternal and Child Programs
The Maternal and Child Health division is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of families across our nine-county district. We provide high-quality services, nutrition education, and community outreach to ensure healthier outcomes for mothers and children.
Blue Dot Spot
Loup Basin is the only health department in Nebraska that is a Blue Dot Spot. Blue Dot Spot's are places where those pregnant, up until 1 year post birth are at risk for mental health struggles, such as anxiety, depression, postpartum rage, and more. Both parents are susceptible to these emotions as this period of life is filled with a lot of intense changes for the family.
Women, Infants and Children Program
Women, Infants and Children also known as WIC, offers nutrition education, healthy food vouchers, and support to pregnant women, feeding mothers, infants, and children up to age five.
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LBPHD is transitioning this program at this time. For current enrollment please visit with the local WIC provider located in Loup City, NE.
Lactation & Feeding Support
Certified Lactation Counselors (CLCs) are trained clinical providers who promote, protect and support breast feeding and lactation. While CLCs specialize in breastfeeding, they also provide compassionate, evidence-based support for formula feeding, pumping, combination feeding and all infant feeding choices - because every family deserves informed care, no matter how they feed their baby.
We are continuously looking for ways to grow and better serve the families of our community.