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November Health & Family spotlight

Seven topics. Small steps. Better conversations.

Explore practical tips for your health and home, with conversation starters and trusted resources you can share.

Explore November’s health topics →
Pregnancy & early childhood · North Carolina

Explore WIC for your family.

Learn about healthy foods, breastfeeding support, nutrition education, eligibility and how to find a local WIC clinic.

Wayne County Health Department · Program spotlight

Care close to home.

Explore maternity care, WIC, child health, immunizations, screening programs, and more. Find practical details and official links in one place.

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Find care for your child

Your next connection to care.

Choose a county, explore pediatric practices and child-health clinics, and contact an office directly.

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Pregnancy & Postpartum

Support for a new chapter.

Explore education about pregnancy and prenatal care. Use what you learn to prepare questions for your healthcare team about pregnancy and life after delivery.

Pregnancy & Family · Statewide / online

Pregnancy Education · MedlinePlus

Explore pregnancy and prenatal care information from the National Library of Medicine.

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Housing & family support

Family Care · Support for Single Mothers

Baptist Children’s Homes of North Carolina

A faith-based residential program for single mothers and their children, with supportive cottage housing, life-skills education, financial guidance and connections to employment and community resources.

Contact BCH about locations, eligibility and referral steps. If you are pregnant, ask whether the program can serve you.

North Carolina · Ask BCH about options for Lenoir County families

BCH information line: 800-476-3669

Explore Family Care ↗Official program and BCH contact pages reviewed October 18, 2026. Contact the agency to confirm services and eligibility. Services are not guaranteed.
Pregnancy, postpartum & infant feeding

Find a Human Milk Bank

The Human Milk Banking Association of North America (HMBANA) provides a directory of member milk banks. Families interested in receiving pasteurized donor human milk, and people interested in donating extra milk, can contact a milk bank for information.

Ask the milk bank about eligibility, availability, costs and any prescription requirements. Talk with your baby’s healthcare provider about feeding options.

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Children & Families · Statewide / online

Learn the Signs. Act Early. · CDC

Explore child development information and developmental milestone resources.

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Children & Families

Growing, learning,
and finding your way.

Explore developmental milestones and family learning resources. Bring questions about your child’s development to their healthcare professional.

Mental Wellness

Your wellbeing matters.

Explore mental health and emotional wellbeing topics through MedlinePlus. This section shares education and resources; Elite Solution Group — Community Connections is not a counseling or treatment service.

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Four women enjoying a conversation by the coast, including Lea in magenta, beside the message Make time for your health. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
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Information. Encouragement. Access.

Mammograms can find breast cancer before symptoms appear. Talk with your healthcare professional about the screening plan that is right for you.

Find care near you

Search FDA-certified mammography facilities. Select North Carolina or enter your ZIP code, then contact the facility about appointments, referrals and insurance.

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Need screening assistance?

North Carolina offers free or low-cost screening to eligible women. Search the state program’s provider directory by county to find a place to start.

Free or Low-Cost Screening ↗
Learn about screening and breast changes →Official CDC, FDA and NC DHHS resources reviewed October 18, 2026. Contact providers to confirm services and costs.
Health & Wellness · Statewide / online

Health Information · MedlinePlus

Explore health topics and prepare questions for your healthcare professional. Search for mental health and emotional wellbeing topics, too.

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Health & Wellness

Knowledge for everyday care.

Learn about health topics and prepare for conversations with your healthcare professional. Educational resources support your understanding; they do not replace personal medical advice.