Alexander County Health Department (ACHD) provides comprehensive prenatal care from the first positive pregnancy test to the 6-week postpartum check with special emphasis placed on prevention, screening, education and treatment for the healthiest mothers and babies. Care is individualized according to client needs and the cost is determined according to a sliding fee scale based on family size and income. ACHD accepts Medicaid-eligible clients (regardless of their county of residence) and all Alexander County residents regardless of their Medicaid eligibility status.
Services included:
- Routine prenatal checks
- Postpartum follow-up care
- Testing for STDs (sexually transmitted diseases)
- Ultrasounds
Pregnancy Testing
Pregnancy tests are provided for $60 on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons 1 pm – 5 pm or Friday mornings from 8 am – 12 noon. Results are confidential. Appointments to enroll into the Maternal Health (below) or Family Planning programs may be made at this time depending on the results of the test. A positive pregnancy test through the Health Department is not required to begin your maternal Medicaid DSS application. For more information, please call (828) 632-9704.
Pregnancy Care Management
Pregnancy Care Management is a program for Medicaid-eligible pregnant women who have specific priority risk factors that may affect their pregnancy. Referrals are made directly by OB/GYN doctors, family practices, and/or local support agencies. The goals of the program is to encourage a healthy birth outcome for mom and baby and to reduce the risks of preterm labor statewide.