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Healthy Start program works to reduce South Carolina’s rising infant mortality rate despite funding uncertainty

COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina’s infant mortality rate has increased, according to the latest report from the Department of Public Health, prompting renewed attention on programs aimed at protecting ...
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Jihong Liu to help Prisma extend Healthy Start Program to Upstate

When Prisma Health decided to expand their Midlands Healthy Start (formerly Palmetto Healthy Start) program, they turned to maternal and child health expert and epidemiology professor Jihong Liu. A ...
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UF pediatrics prof: Investing in Healthy Start provides a lifeline for Florida families

Florida Healthy Start coalitions aim to improve maternal and family health, but face potential funding cuts. These programs have demonstrably positive impacts, such as lower preterm birth and infant ...
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To keep babies healthy, a New Orleans case manager delivers stability in the face of federal uncertainty

NEW ORLEANS — “Would it help if you sat here right now and called the doctor and rescheduled your appointment?” Malaika Milele Gardner asked. Erica Williams had made and missed a few of them. She had ...
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Healthy Start for families in South Georgia plans to bring birth support on board

Share this page on Twitter Share this page on Facebook Share this page on Email Share this page on Print republish Healthy Start programs aim to give new moms and their babies support during their ...