May 13, 2026
Zaharia McLaurin, with her 4-month-old baby, Za’Mor Caldwell, and public health nurse, Maria Ajuzie of Cook County Department of Public Health, during a recent home visit. Photo provided by Cook County Department of Public Health
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Healthy Beginnings: Public Health Nurses Provide Home-based Care for Expectant Moms and Newborns
As a new mother, Matteson resident Zaharia McLaurin had understandable concerns about whether she was doing everything right for her newborn baby, Za’Mor Caldwell.