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To recognize September as National Infant Mortality Awareness Month in the City of Columbus and to thank StepOne for a Healthy Pregnancy, Celebrate One, and Columbus Public Health for their steadfast efforts to reduce infant mortality in this community.
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WHEREAS, in Franklin County, Ohio approximately 150 babies die before their first birthday; with the overall Infant Mortality Rate of 8.3 deaths per 1000 live births being higher than the State of Ohio average rate of 7.7 deaths per 1000 live births; and
WHEREAS, StepOne for a Healthy Pregnancy which is a part of the Physicians Care Connection has developed a reputation as a leader in the fight to reduce infant mortality in Columbus and Central Ohio - as a Celebrate One partner agency they are not only a resource for pregnant women, they are known for going the extra mile by: helping pregnant women find insurance; finding and identifying doctors, scheduling prenatal visits, solving the array of challenges related to being pregnant, and identifying high-risk pregnancies over the phone with a professionally trained staff that can recognize warning signs based upon their conversations; and
WHEREAS, StepOne for a Healthy Pregnancy receives between 7000 to 8000 phone calls each year and serves more than 3,500 women annually as a front line resource that ultimately helps pregnant women with prenatal care, identifying resources, promoting Healthy Babies and most importantly helping babies reach their first birthday which is a key milestone; and
WHEREAS, Columbus Public Health’s Caring for 2Project, one of 104 Healthy Start Projects in the United States, is dedicated to reducing the incidence of infant deaths among minority populations that face substantial cultural, social and economic barriers to obtaining early and adequate prenatal care; and
WHEREAS, Infant Mortality Awareness Month activities provide opportunities for the community to be educated and get more involved with the Caring For 2...
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