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Eat More Grains, Fruits & Vegetables! These foods give you carbs for energy, plus vitamins, minerals and fiber. Try breads such as whole-wheat, bagels and pita. Spaghetti and oatmeal are also in the grain group. Bananas, strawberries and melons are some great tasting fruits. Try vegetables raw, on a sandwich or salad.

Children with Special Needs

High Risk Infant Follow-Up

The High Risk Infant Follow-Up (HRIFU) program was created to ensure that every newborn in Georgia, particularly those at risk of physically, developmentally, neurogically and/or socially, has access to an informed public health nurse who can assess, plan intervention and when necessary, refer in order to minimize or prevent illness or handicap in the first year of life.

Our objective is to strengthen the coordination of services between hospitals, primary care providers and public health centers by offering health maintenance for infants at home.

Through home visiting, HRIFU provides:

  • Education - baby safety, car seat use, SIDS risk reduction, growth and development expection, and newborn care.
  • Resources - link to other services as needed, assist parent/guardian to locate other sources for supplies and equipment needed.
  • Support - available for questions, assists parent/guardian to find answers to questions.
  • Liaison - acts as liaison for pediatrician's offices.

HRIFU Contact Information:
Local - 229-293-6286
Long Distance - 800-316-8044
State of Georgia HRIFU - http://health.state.ga.us/programs/specialneeds/