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Pediatric Partners of the Southwest – Goal is to partner with parents to provide every child with excellent, comprehensive and informed healthcare. http://www.ppswdurango.com
Pediatric Associates of Durango – Goal is to provide excellent healthcare and wellness education for the infants, children and adolescents in Durango and the surrounding areas. http://www.paofdurango.com
San Juan Basin Public Health Department – Help for families, pregnant women and children eligible for Medicaid and CHP+ (Child Health Plan Plus) in San Juan, La Plata, Montezuma, Cortez, and Archuleta counties navigate the Medicaid system as well as community resources. https://sjbpublichealth.org/carecoordination/
Nurse Family Partnership – Provides first time mothers with support in parenting from pregnancy through the child’s second year through a series of home visits. https://sjbpublichealth.org/nfp/
Durango Pregnancy Center – Work primarily with young single women in their first pregnancy and offer free pre-natal care, infant development, breastfeeding, birthing, and parenting classes (parents with kids are welcome). https://www.durangopregnancy.com/
Four Corners OB/GYN – From teens and motherhood to midlife and beyond, Four Corners OB/GYN cares for women throughout southwestern Colorado. http://4cobgyn.com/
Southwest Midwives – Specialize in normal pregnancy and birth, providing midwifery and well-woman care for the Four Corners area. http://southwestmidwives.com/
Mercy Regional Medical Center Family Birth Center – The premier provider for obstetrical, and neonatal care in the Four Corners region. http://www.mercydurango.org/family-birth-center
Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+) – Keeping Colorado kids healthy – visit site to find out about eligibility and more. http://www.cchp.org/index.cfm?action=aboutCHP&language=eng
Family and Child Medicaid – Local financial support services for Medicaid, CHP+ & Insurance enrollment assistance. Financial and Support Services
La Plata Integrated Healthcare Clinic – Offer Primary Care (adult & pediatric), Counseling & Therapy to those with: Private insurance, Medicaid, CHP+, Medicare, and self-paying needing a sliding scale (indigent, underinsured). https://www.axishealthsystem.org/locations/durango/la-plata-integrated-healthcare
Kids Health – Parent section with access to numerous articles on children’s health and development. http://www.kidshealth.org/parent
HealthyChildren.org – Parenting site backed by pediatricians committed to the attainment of optimal physical, mental, and social health and well-being for all infants, children, adolescents, and young adults. http://www.healthychildren.org/english/pages/default.aspx
Center for Disease Control and Prevention – From birth to 5 years your child should reach milestones in how he plays, learns, speaks, acts and moves. Track your child’s development and act early if you have a concern. http://www.cdc.gov/actearly
Healthy Child Care Colorado – Focuses on early childhood obesity prevention by creating and delivering innovative professional development experiences to raise awareness, develop skills, and support the integration of best practices and policies. https://healthychildcareco.org/
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