Healthy Start of Southern Oregon

Southern Oregon is home to higher-than-average rates of infant mortality and health disparities for mothers and their babies. Healthy Start of Southern Oregon aims to reduce these rates through community-based services for women, infants and their families. Healthy Start of Southern Oregon provides direct client services through partnering agencies, and also convenes task forces in Josephine and Douglas Counties to improve systems of care related to infant and maternal health.

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The program is funded through a federal grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA).

“Incredible things happen when women recognize their abilities, value, and self worth. It’s when the ripple effect begins and it is essential for our future.”

 

– Sara Thuer, Josephine County Public Health

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Healthy Start Baby & Mom

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A Brief Healthy Start History

Healthy Start History
In the late 1980s, then-President, George H.W. Bush launched a task force to tackle infant mortality rates in the United States. By 1991, Healthy Start began with a goal to reduce infant mortality by 50% in five years. Fifteen sites with infant mortality rates 1.5 to 2.5 times higher than the national average were selected to conduct demonstration projects. These programs were funded to be innovative and community-driven, tasked with reducing infant mortality and improving the health and well-being of women, infants, and their families.

The program grew and welcomed 40 new project sites in 1997, which was the first year that the Health Care Coalition of Southern Oregon was funded for Healthy Start. We have been awarded this grant each award cycle since that time, with services being directed throughout areas of Southern Oregon.

The Healthy Start program has continued to grow and change. There are now 101 Healthy Start sites across the country in urban, rural, border, and tribal communities that have infant mortality rates of 1.5 times the national average.

The purpose of the Healthy Start (HS) program is to improve health outcomes before, during, and after pregnancy, and reduce racial and ethnic differences in rates of infant death and adverse perinatal outcomes.

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Healthy Start of Southern Oregon

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Healthy Start of Southern Oregon provides direct client services through partnering agencies and als

Today's the day! Come visit the Welcome Baby Shower at Grants Pass High School, 10:30 to 2:30pm.

Parents, caregivers, and expecting moms...join us for demos, raffles, food trucks, giveaways and more. Come browse 20+ booths to learn about local resources for families. Plus, meet other new and expecting parents!

September 23, 2023
10:30 to 2:30pm
Grants Pass High School
830 NE 9th St.

Spanish interpretation is available at the event.
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Todays the day! Come visit the Welcome Baby Shower at Grants Pass High School, 10:30 to 2:30pm.

Parents, caregivers, and expecting moms...join us for demos, raffles, food trucks, giveaways and more. Come browse 20+ booths to learn about local resources for families. Plus, meet other new and expecting parents!

September 23, 2023
10:30 to 2:30pm
Grants Pass High School 
830 NE 9th St.

Spanish interpretation is available at the event.Image attachment

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Such a great event! Raffle prizes include brand new car seats, strollers, pack 'n' plays, baby carriers and more!!

We're excited to welcome back the Grants Pass Fire Department to this Saturday's Community Welcome Baby Shower in Josephine County!

There will be an opportunity to win a car seat in the raffle, and helpers will be on hand to give safety and installation how-tos for parents and caregivers.

Here is last year's video demo with great tips, too! 🚗

Welcome Baby Shower
Saturday, September 23, 2023
10:30-2:30pm
Grants Pass High School
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