An organized community effort to eliminate health disparities, improve birth outcomes and improve the health status of women, infants and children in Erie County.

VISION

To have a community free of infant mortality.

MISSION

Decrease infant mortality by improving the accessibility and quality of health services for mothers and infants in Erie County.

PROJECT AREAS

Membership:​

• Recruitment, engagement, and retention of members

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Cribs for Kids:

• Project Lead: Amber Butts, AButts@echdohio.org

• Assess the local referral process for Cribs for Kids and Safe Sleep and identify gaps, barriers, and possible solutions

• For more information on acquiring a free crib in Erie County, please contact our community health worker, Amber at (419) 626-5623 extension 5113

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Preconception Health:

• Project Lead: Alexis Dedek, ADedek@echdohio.org

• Develop an outreach plan and conduct a preconception health assessment among women ages 18-44 within Erie County

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Peer Support:

• Project Lead: Lexi Wobser, AWobser@echdohio.org

• Gather a list of peer support systems, trainings, and behavioral health providers who treat pregnant women in Erie County

• Select screening tool for Opioid Use Disorder in pregnant women and develop plan of action for implementation at an identified agency

GET INVOLVED

For more information on Healthy Sprouts contact:

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Hannah Hesch

(419) 626-5623 x5223

HHesch@echdohio.org