Enhancing Maternal Health in Rural Minnesota

Healthy babies and healthy mothers are the foundation to healthy families.

What is Families First?

Families First is a collaborative effort among Northern Minnesota's healthcare systems, addressing pregnancy care challenges in rural communities, with a specific emphasis on American Indian women. Services include culturally sensitive prenatal classes, specialist care access, home visiting nurse programs, virtual care expansion, and transportation assistance. The program prioritizes emergency response improvement, empowers women with low-intervention births, and respects cultural beliefs, breaking barriers and reducing costs to ensure healthier futures for mothers, babies, and their families across generations.

How We Plan To Serve Expecting Mothers & Families

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OB Care
Coordination

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Transportation
Assistance

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Family Home
Visiting

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Pregnancy Care
& Education

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Virtual Care
Options

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Virtual Care: Our virtual care options give you convenient access to care from the comfort of your home or while you’re on the go.

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other support
services

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