Helping Mothers Have Healthy Babies

Program Overview

The following health tests and screenings are performed - at no charge to clients - in home and at Healthy Start locations:

• Pregnancy Tests
  Any woman in the community may request a pregnancy test.

• Chlamydia Tests
  All clients are tested upon enrollment into the Healthy Start program.

• Gonorrhea Tests
  All clients are tested upon enrollment into the Healthy Start program.

• Syphilis Tests
  All clients are tested upon enrollment into the Healthy Start program.

• Bacterial Vaginosis
  Tested by appointment only with Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner

• HIV Testing and Counseling
  HIV testing and counseling is available to any person in the community. In home testing is also available.

• Depression Screening
  Every client that is 17 years and older enrolled into Healthy Start receives a depression screening.

• Asthma Screening
  Every client enrolled into Healthy Start receives an asthma screening.

• Well Woman Care
  Women or Men residing in the community without health insurance are able to receive free physical examinations by appointment with Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner.

For additional information about the Health Tests and Screening offered at Healthy Start, please contact Maxine Vance by phone at (410) 396-7318 or by email at maxine.vance@baltimorecity.gov.