Mount Carmel Health System - Welcome Home

What is it?

The program provides free in-home nurse visits to new mothers soon after leaving the hospital. Visits include newborn assessments; maternal health assessments, including breast-feeding and psychological support; education about child mortality risks; and referrals as needed.

Who is it for?

Any mother who delivers at a Mount Carmel hospital, especially first-time mothers, single mothers, teen mothers, and mothers with social worker-identified concerns.

Why do they do it?

With the goal that every baby starts life healthy, Welcome Home visits monitor issues that can interfere with the health and welfare of the mother or child.

Impact

Since 1988, the program has provided more than 18,000 free in-home nurse visits to moms and babies. In 2011, the program made more than 1,200 home visits - an 18 percent increase over the previous year.

Contact: Sr. Barbara Hahl
Senior Vice President of Mission Services
Telephone: 614-546-4901
E-mail: bhahl@mchs.com