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Text4baby
Illinois Medicaid - HFS·IL · OB-GYN, Pediatrics, Family Medicine·Provider Notice
Effective date
Jun 13, 2012
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services is promoting Text4baby, a free mobile texting service for maternal and child health education. Healthcare providers are encouraged to promote this service to pregnant women and new mothers through various outreach methods.
Action Required
Immediately: Print and display Text4baby promotional materials in waiting areas and exam rooms. Train staff to inform pregnant patients and new mothers about the free texting service by having them text BABY to 511411 (or BEBE for Spanish). Contact IMCHC at 312-491-8161 to order free promotional materials.