The Maternal and Child Health (MCH) section focuses upon providing preventative health care service for women, children, and families throughout Hamilton County. Our basic program goals are to: 
ensure that every individual gets a healthy start in life and

1. Help ensure that every individual gets a healthy start in life, and
2. Assists each individual to reach and maintain an optimum level of health into adulthood.

Programs:

• Infant and Child Health
• Infant Mortality Prevention
• Women, Infants, and Children Program (WIC)
• Women's Health (Family Planning, Prenatal Care)

Fees are charged for all MCH services; however, you may be eligible for a discount on the services based upon your family size and income (sliding scale fee).

View the clinic sites below for information on services, location and hours of operation: 

• Birchwood Clinic
  Location: 5623 Hwy 60, Birchwood , TN
  Appointments: (423) 961-0446
  
Hours:
Monday 8:00 – 3:00 pm
Wednesday 8:00 – 4:00 pm
Friday 8:00 – 3:00 pm
Fees/payments: TennCare accepted; Sliding scale fee services offered.

Services Offered:
• WIC, childhood immunizations
• Newborn genetic screenings (PKU, Sickle Cell Anemia, Thalassimia, Hypothyroidism, Biotinidase Deficiency)
• Examination for Pediculosis (head lice)
• Pregnancy testing
• Family planning
• Emergency contraception
• Routine adult immunizations (MMR, Td)
• Primary Care for families
• Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Program
• Dental.

• Family Health Clinic
  Location: 921 E. Third Street, Chattanooga
  Appointments: (423) 209-8050
  Hours: Monday - Thursday8:00 – 5:00pm
  Friday9:00 – 4:00 pm
  Fees/Payments: TennCare accepted; Sliding scale fee
  services offered.

  Services Offered:
  Pediatric Area:

  • WIC
  • Childhood immunizations
  • Newborn genetic screenings (PKU, Sickle Cell Anemia, Thalassimia, Hypothyroidism)
  • Examination for head lice
  • Immigration physicals for children

  Adult/Prenatal Area:

  • Pregnancy testing
  • Family Planning
  • Emergency contraception
  • Prenatal Care - Basic & Full Levels
  • Adult routine immunizations (MMR, Td)
  • Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Program.

• Ooltewah Clinic
  Location: 5520 High Street, Ooltewah, TN
  Appointments: (423) 238-4269
  Hours: Monday 8:00 – 6:00 pm
  Tuesdays - Thursday 8:00 – 4:00 pm
  Friday 9:00 – 4:00 pm
  Fees/Payments: TennCare accepted; Sliding scale fee services offered.

  Services Offered:

  • WIC
  • Childhood immunizations
  • Newborn genetic screenings (PKU, Sickle Cell Anemia, Thalassemia, Hypothyroidism, Biotinidase Deficiency)
  • Examination for Pediculosis (head lice)
  • Pregnancy testing
  • Family planning
  • Emergency contraception
  • Prenatal care (Basic Level only)
  • Routine adult immunizations (MMR, Td)
  • Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Program
  • HIV testing and counseling
  • Primary Care for Families

• Sequoyah Clinic
  Location: 9527 W. Ridge Trail Road, Soddy-Daisy
  Appointments: (423) 842-3031
  Hours: Monday-Tuesday 8:00 – 4:00 pm
  Wednesday 8:00 – 6:00 pm
  Thursday 8:00 – 4:00 pm
  Friday 9:00 – 4:00 pm
  Fees/Payments: TennCare accepted; Sliding scale fee services offered.

  Services Offered:

  • WIC
  • Childhood Immunizations
  • Newborn genetic screenings (PKU, Sickle Cell Anemia, Thalassemia, Hypothyroidism, Biotinidase Deficiency)
  • Examination for Pediculosis (head lice)
  • Pregnancy testing
  • Family Planning
  • Emergency contraception
  • Prenatal Care (Basic & Full Levels)
  • Routine Adult immunizations (MMR, Td)
  • Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Program
  • HIV Testing and Counseling
  • Primary Care for children
  • Dental.