Maternal and Child Health Engagement

An overview of critical health outcomes for families in Clay County, characterized by significant geographic barriers to care.

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Infant Mortality Rate (per 1,000)

15.2%

Preterm Births

12%

Low Birth Weight

Surgo Reproductive Index

24.1%

Inadequate Prenatal Care

99.7

Maternal Vulnerability Score

Desert

Maternity Care Access

Local OB-GYN Providers

Teen Birth Rate

45.5%

Breastfeeding at Discharge

No Testing

Lead Screening (Ages 0-6)

Recommended Policy Actions

Based on Clay County's status as a care desert, these actions prioritize closing the distance between patients and providers:

Regional Collaboration

Telehealth Hubs

Establish high-speed telehealth kiosks for remote prenatal consultations to bypass the 0 provider barrier.

Logistical Support

Transportation Vouchers

Address the 21.4% inadequate care rate by providing funded transit to nearby regional hospitals.

Community Care

Peer Support Groups

Incentivize local "Care Navigators" to help new mothers improve breastfeeding rates (currently 48.9%).

Prevention

Mobile Screening Clinics

Integrate lead testing and pediatric wellness checks via mobile health vans throughout the county.