50-19-311. MIAMI project. - Montana Statutes

     50-19-311. MIAMI project. (1) There is a MIAMI project established in the department.
     (2) Under the project, the department shall provide the following services:
     (a) infant mortality review;
     (b) morbidity review of births involving low birthweight babies;
     (c) low birthweight prevention;
     (d) assistance to low-income women and infants in gaining access to prenatal care, delivery, and postpartum care;
     (e) referral of low-income women and children to other programs to protect the health of women and children, including:
     (i) supplemental food programs for women, infants, and children;
     (ii) family planning services; and
     (iii) other maternal and child health programs;
     (f) public education and community outreach to inform the public on:
     (i) the importance of receiving early prenatal care;
     (ii) the need for good health habits during pregnancy; and
     (iii) the availability of special services for pregnant women and for children.

     History: En. Sec. 4, Ch. 649, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 634, L. 1991.