50-19-311. MIAMI project. (1) There is a MIAMI project established in the department.

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(2)Under the project, the department shall provide the following services:

(a)infant mortality review;

(b)morbidity review of births involving low birthweight babies;

(c)low birthweight prevention;

(d)assistance to low-income women and infants in gaining access to prenatal care, delivery, and postpartum care;

(e)referral of low-income women and children to other programs to protect the health of women and children, including:

(i)supplemental food programs for women, infants, and children;

(ii)family planning services; and

(iii)other maternal and child health programs;

(f)public education and community outreach to inform the public on:

(i)the importance of receiving early prenatal care;

(ii)the need for good health habits during pregnancy; and

(iii)the availability of special services for pregnant women and for children.