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Local Resources for Pregnant Women
& New Mothers
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At Northwest Colorado Health we offer a spectrum of programs designed to help ensure pregnant women, mothers, children and families have the best chance at healthy, safe and successful futures. We wanted to provide a quick update on local resources available for your patients who may be pregnant, or have recently had a baby.
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WIC COLORADO - BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT
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At WIC Colorado we have certified lactation consultants who can provide free breastfeeding education and support for pregnant, postpartum and nursing mothers who meet certain income requirements. The video below provides additional information on how we can support your patients' breastfeeding journey. For more information or to refer a patient, please call 970-871-7653 or visit northwestcoloradohealth.org/wic.
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Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP)
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NFP is a free program for first-time moms who financially qualify, that provides regular home visits from specially trained nurses during pregnancy and through a child’s second birthday. If you have a patient that you think would benefit, please fill out an online referral form, available in English and Spanish. Learn more about this program by watching the video below!
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If you have any questions on either of these programs, please do not hesitate to reach out!
Sincerely,
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Shania (Gurr) Duzik, RD, CLC
WIC High Risk Counselor & Community Health Educator
Northwest Colorado Health
970-824-8233 • direct: 970-871-7694 • WIC: 970-871-7653
sduzik@northwestcoloradohealth.org
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Jordan French, RN, BSN
Nurse Family Partnership Supervisor
Northwest Colorado Health
970-879-1632 • direct: 970-871-7686 • cell: 970-819-7539 • fax 970-870-1326
jfrench@northwestcoloradohealth.org
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