Healthcare

The Impact of WIC on Infant Immunizations and Health Care Utilization

Abstract Objective: To test how prenatal participation in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) impacts health care utilization and immunizations within the first year of […]

Using Medicaid Data to Improve Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program Outcomes and Blood Lead Surveillance

Abstract Context: Wisconsin-specific data revealed that not all Medicaid providers were testing children appropriately for blood lead levels and not all blood lead tests were reported to the Department of Health […]

Association of Maternal Depressive Symptoms and Offspring Physical Health in Low-Income Families

Abstract Objectives: The present study sought to examine the association between maternal depressive symptoms and characteristics of offspring physical health, including health status, health behaviors, and healthcare utilization, among low-income […]

Integrating Obstetrical Care and WIC Nutritional Services to Address Maternal Obesity and Postpartum Weight Retention

Abstract Objective: This pilot study evaluated a cost neutral, integrated Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women Infants and Children (WIC) and obstetrical service model designed to prevent postpartum weight retention […]

Racial Differences in Birth Outcomes and Costs in Relation to Prenatal WIC Participation

This study analyzed birth outcomes and the cost of infant hospitalization at delivery for black and non-black Medicaid clients, in relation to their level of prenatal participation in the WIC Program. Based on the results, prenatal WIC participation was associated with lower Medicaid costs and better birth outcomes, particularly for blacks.

Child Participation in WIC: Medicaid Costs and Use of Healthcare Services

This study examines the relationship between child participation in WIC to Medicaid costs and use of healthcare services in North Carolina. Medicaid-enrolled children participating in the WIC Program showed greater use of all types of healthcare services, compared with Medicaid-enrolled children who were not WIC participants.

Healthcare

The Impact of WIC on Infant Immunizations and Health Care Utilization

Using Medicaid Data to Improve Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program Outcomes and Blood Lead Surveillance

Association of Maternal Depressive Symptoms and Offspring Physical Health in Low-Income Families

Integrating Obstetrical Care and WIC Nutritional Services to Address Maternal Obesity and Postpartum Weight Retention

Racial Differences in Birth Outcomes and Costs in Relation to Prenatal WIC Participation

Child Participation in WIC: Medicaid Costs and Use of Healthcare Services

Closing Health Insurance Gaps for Families: WIC Can Make It Happen

Elena: A New Mother’s Journey

Elena: El Camino de una Futura Madera

Charting a New Course to Improve the Quality of Perinatal Care