Page 2 - Stuart Exposure - July '19

Page 2, Stuart Exposure

Martin County Healthy Start Coalition from page 1 navigating the child support policies serving every age and
system. On a monthly average stage in life.
They hope their policy will encourage other employers to 1,425 diapers are provided Valerie Bell, incoming
follow their example. to 53 clients. United Way president, followed Jack’s
Samantha reviewed highlights of the organization’s recent Leaders United were thanked comments with an overview
work which includes the success of the Indiantown Prenatal for their extra help with a of the state of maternal and
Outreach Center established in 2017. Since July 2018, the diaper drive bringing in over child health in Martin County.
nonprofit’s accomplishments include providing assistance with 5,000 diapers in addition to a She explained the Cleveland
Medicaid applications and family Medicaid, hosting CPR and $1,000 donation to overcome Clinic Martin Health’s
baby safety classes, food stamps, Kid Care and assistance with a diaper shortage. latest initiatives to improve
A breastfeeding committee maternity services in the
has been formed to address hospital and in the community.
the disparity between black and white moms’ breastfeeding Three awards were given to recognize a volunteer and two
initiation rates. As a result, a new campaign will be rolled out staff for exemplary service to Healthy Start. Dr. Teena White
into pediatrician offices and early childcare centers this summer. was recognized for 15 years of Coalition and board service
The Nurse Family Partnership has also achieved success including a nine-year tenure on the board. She is an associate
in its first year. The program provides low income, first-time professor of nursing at IRSC and holds a doctorate in nursing
moms with a highly trained nurse to help them navigate their and a certificate in public health.
prenatal care and their child’s early development. There are Natalie Peraza, community health educator, was recognized
currently nine mothers enrolled in the program and the first in absentia for 10 years of employment. Her success reaching
baby was recently born. out to teenage mothers is just one of her many contributions.
Jack Levine, a consultant to the Florida Association of Cynthia Roderick, care coordination associate, has worked
Healthy Start Coalitions, was a guest speaker. Jack’s career with Healthy Start for 15 years and has contributed greatly to
included a 25-year tenure of president of Voices for Florida’s the community’s positive image of the organization.
children, a statewide advocacy network. He founded the For more information about the Martin County Healthy
4Generations Institute to unite voices for positive public Start Coalition, please visit www.mchealthystart.org.

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