Key Programs
Better Starts for All is increasing access to care in maternity care deserts through mobile health services, Community Health Workers and provider coalitions.
Regional Programs
Better Starts for All is increasing access to care in maternity care deserts through mobile health services, Community Health Workers and provider coalitions.
Better Starts for All is seeking leaders of community-based organizations and maternal health clinicians working in or serving Southeast Ohio and in the Washington D.C. area.
If you are interested in participating or want to learn more about the Community Coalitions, please call 800-670-3339 or email betterstartsforallohio@marchofdimes.org in Ohio or call 800-865-0604 or email betterstartsforalldc@marchofdimes.org in Washington D.C.
Mobile health clinics provide healthcare services at designated places in the community, aiming to reach those who would otherwise not receive healthcare services at a traditional clinic or hospital. Research shows that mobile health clinic providers often serve at-risk populations and they strive to develop critical and trusting relationships with patients. Through these trusting relationships, participants are more likely to adopt healthy behaviors.
Becoming a Mom offers pregnant women free education and support through a series of live, online group sessions. During these interactive groups facilitated by a trained health educator, participants will learn about important topics related to pregnancy and baby, and be able to ask questions and connect with other expecting families in the area. The groups, offered in 60-minute online sessions, are available in English and Spanish. Topics include prenatal care, foods to eat, how to manage stress, things to avoid during pregnancy, preparing for labor and birth and caring for yourself and your baby after their arrival.
