Governor Jeon Jinseon: "We Will Make Yangpyeong a Great Place to Have and Raise Children"

Yangpyeong County's "Early Life Health Management Project" Receives Positive Response
Achieves 1,000 Home Visits... Provides Practical Support to Families with Newborns

Yangpyeong County (Governor Jeon Jinseon) announced on August 6 that the "Early Life Health Management Project," which officially began in May 2023, has received high satisfaction ratings from local families with newborns.

Yangpyeong County's "Early Life Health Management Project," which officially started in May 2023, is receiving great responses. Photo by Yangpyeong County

This project is a national program overseen by the Ministry of Health and Welfare and jointly developed and operated by the Korea Health Promotion Institute and the Seoul National University Industry-Academic Cooperation Foundation. Nurses and social workers who have completed specialized training visit households with pregnant women or infants under the age of two to provide free, customized health care services. These services include newborn development assessments, parenting education, breastfeeding guidance, maternal health counseling, and postpartum depression evaluations.

Within just one year and two months of launching the project, the county achieved 1,000 home visits, demonstrating that many families have received substantial support.

Families who have used the service have responded positively, saying, "We received great comfort and support during a time when parenting felt overwhelming," and "It was a service that cared for both my child and myself."

One mother in particular shared, "As a first-time mom, there was so much I didn't know, but I am truly grateful for the detailed guidance I received," describing how the service helped alleviate her anxieties about childcare. A visiting nurse working in the field also stated, "Visiting multiple families every day is not easy, but I feel a great sense of reward when I see mothers finding peace of mind and babies growing up healthy."

Any pregnant or postpartum family residing in Yangpyeong County can apply for the service free of charge, regardless of income level. It is recommended to apply after pregnancy confirmation and within four weeks after childbirth. Applications can be submitted in person at the Yangpyeong County Public Health Center or online through the e-Health Center website.

Jeon Jinseon, Governor of Yangpyeong County, said, "The fact that 1,000 home visits were made in such a short period shows just how essential this service is for families with newborns in our community," adding, "We will continue to do our best to make Yangpyeong a great place to have and raise children."

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