The MCAH Health Education unit is under the Division of Health Promotion working in collaboration with the Maternal, Child & Adolescent Health Programs to develop, implement, and evaluate community based marketing, outreach and education programs on:
Child health preventive services
Childhood lead poisoning prevention
Family planning and reproductive services for women, men, and teens
The MCAH Health Education Department has a variety of services available to assist schools, community based organizations, and other agencies. These services include:
Health Education Presentations (see topics below)
Education & Resource Materials
Fair and community participation
Referrals to County & Community Programs
Presentation topics include:
Health Education Presentations (see topics below)
Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention
Child Heath and Disability Prevention (CHDP)
Sick Child Care
Childhood Nutrition
Adolescent Nutrition
Family Planning/Reproductive Health for Women
Family Planning/Reproductive Health for Men
Teen Sexual Health Education (4 part series)
Resources to free to low cost children's health and family planning services will be provided at all presentations.
Call 714 834 8575 to schedule a presentation or to obtain more information. Presentations are available in English and Spanish.
For more information call the
Health Referral Line (800) 564-8448
TDD (phone for the hearing impaired) (800) 801-7100
