Mom & Baby Mobile Health Center
Memorial Hermann Health System works with the March of Dimes and Blue Cross Blue Shield to help deliver health services to underserved populations in Harris County. Launched in 2024, the Mom & Baby Mobile Health Center serves as a medical home for women and babies.
Services Available
- Well woman exams and prenatal labs
- Health screenings, including blood pressure and sexually transmitted diseases
- Prenatal and postnatal care (routine ultrasounds starting in Winter 2025)
- Normal newborn care and assessment (up to 1 month of age)
- Treatment of uncomplicated urinary tract infections, upper respiratory infections and sore throat
- Cesarean wound care
- Referral and coordination for high-risk care
Rising Need for Maternal Health Care
The latest Maternal and Infant Health Report released in 2024 by Harris County Public Health1 unveiled concerning statistics in Harris County. From 2016 to 2020, the maternal mortality rate among Black women was recorded at 65 deaths per 100,000 live births, which is more than twice the overall county rate of 29 deaths per 100,000 live births.
Furthermore, the report highlights a growing trend in health disparities among all women, prepregnancy, particularly concerning diabetes and hypertension management. Prepregnancy health encompasses a woman's health status before or in preparation for conception. In Harris County, the incidence of diabetes among women prepregnancy increased from 5.96 per 1,000 live births in 2017 to 8.96 per 1,000 live births in 2020. The health status of women prior to pregnancy can significantly influence the health outcomes of their newborns and overall mortality rates. Align these startling statistics with the recent March of Dimes report2 that assigned Harris County a grade of “D” for preterm birth, emphasizing the need to make maternal and women’s care more accessible.
Current Partners
- Neighborhood Health Center Southwest
- The Landing
- Alief Independent School District
- Houston Independent School District (HISD)-Sharpstown Campus
- Epiphany Community Health Outreach Services (ECHOS)
- Precinct 4-Barnett Bayland Park
Connect With Us
Complete the inquiry form below to connect with us or to explore partnership opportunities with Memorial Hermann via the Mom & Baby Mobile Health Center. Someone from Memorial Hermann will get back with you within 72 business hours.
1 Harris County Public Health: REPORT_MaternalInfantHealth-DIGITAL.pdf
2 March of Dimes: 2024 March Of Dimes Report Card For Texas | PeriStats | March of Dimes