Greater Family Health is proud to announce the launch of the Better Birth Outcomes – Comprehensive (BBO-C) program!
Awarded the BBO-C grant for suburban Cook, Kane, and McHenry Counties, Greater Family Health is now the sole provider of this vital service in these areas. This recognition reflects our longstanding commitment to maternal and child health and ensures continuity of care for our high-risk patients.
What is BBO-C?
BBO-C is a statewide program (outside the City of Chicago) developed by the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) Bureau of Maternal and Child Health. It focuses on serving pregnant and postpartum individuals and their infants through comprehensive, one-on-one nursing assessments and personalized support. The goal of BBO-C is to reduce maternal and infant morbidity and mortality, especially in underserved communities.
How It Works
At the heart of BBO-C are Nurse Navigators, who conduct in-person assessments during pregnancy and after birth, provide immediate nursing interventions, and connect families to medical homes and community resources. Supporting them are Non-Nurse Navigators, who collaborate with families to overcome barriers to care and help them achieve their health goals.
This model ensures that every family receives the right care at the right time, from prenatal visits to postpartum follow-ups, all tailored to their unique needs.
Services
BBO-C provides in-person and telephonic services such as:
- Personalized support and care planning
- Evidence-based health assessments
- Health screenings
- Medical care coordination
- Linkage to Managed Care Plan benefits and services
- Health and parenting education to support your baby’s health growth and development
- Connection with dieticians, lactation consultants and doulas
- Emotional and Mental Health care and support during and after pregnancy
- Assistance to address substance use concerns
- Referrals to healthcare providers, transportation, community partners and more
Eligibility
BBO-C is available to eligible pregnant people and parenting families with infants up to six months of age in McHenry, Kane, and Suburban Cook Counties.
Please call 844.599.3700 to determine eligibility for the program.
We’re here to help expectant families and babies stay healthy during pregnancy and through the first six months following delivery!
