Child Health & Safety Initiatives

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Asthma Intervention Program

The Chatham County Public Health Department's Asthma Intervention Program is designed to provide children and their families the tools needed to help manage an asthma diagnosis by addressing triggers in the home.

Learn more about the Asthma Intervention Program

 

 

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Child Passenger Safety Program

The Chatham County Public Health Department's Child Passenger Safety Program is designed to help parents and caregivers of small children keep those kids safe on the road. 

Learn more about the Child Passenger Safety Program

  

 

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Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program

The department is dedicated to increasing lead testing of children under six and eliminating lead risks in the county.

Learn more about the Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program

 

 

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Newborn-Postpartum Home Visiting Program

Bringing home a newborn is exciting, but can also be a little overwhelming. We at the Chatham County Public Health Department are committed to helping you during this wonderful time with our Newborn-Postpartum Home Visiting Program.

Learn more about the Newborn-Postpartum Home Visiting Program

 

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Safe Sleep

Each year in the United States, thousands of babies die suddenly and unexpectedly. Some of these deaths result from unknown causes, such as Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), while others are from known causes, including other sleep-related causes of infant death. We want all Chatham County parents to have the resources they need to make sure their little ones sleep safe.

Learn more about Safe Sleep