South Georgia Healthy Start

Good news alert: South Georgia Healthy Start received a prestigious distinction this year: We were selected to be featured as part of the American Public Health Association's Thought Leadership Series. The series features select programs (via short documentaries) across the country based on their outstanding work. The series first aired at APHA's annual conference in Minneapolis last month to an audience of approximately 12,000. Check out the video below to view our "Rural Health Success Story": #APHA #APHA2024 #HRSA #NHSA Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSAgov), HHS National Healthy Start Association WebsEdge National Institute for Children's Health Quality (NICHQ) Mercer University School of Medicine Mercer University https://lnkd.in/e-W2Exm5

Wishing all of our moms, dads, supporters, and little pumpkins a Happy Halloween! 🎃 Whether you’re dressing up your baby for their first Halloween or enjoying some festive treats, we hope your day is full of fun and laughter. Stay safe and have a spook-tacular time! 👻🕸️

Access to quality healthcare is a fundamental right. South Georgia Healthy Start advocates for equitable healthcare access for all families, ensuring that no one is left behind.

South Georgia Healthy Start Program Director, Jennifer Barkin, and Director of Operations, Heather Carr, at the American Public Health Association Annual Meeting for the launch of the SGHS documentary for the #APHA Thought Leadership Series. Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSAgov), HHS National Healthy Start Association WebsEdge Mercer University School of Medicine

South Georgia Healthy Start (SGHS) Case Managers (L to R) Sandra Worman, Lacy Connelly, and Kasey Rogers represented SGHS at the Bulloch County Family Violence Taskforce luncheon today. The event was held by Safe Haven. We are honored to serve Bulloch County with such a fantastic group of community partners and leaders! It was an informative and inspiring event.

🎃 Spooky season is here, but pregnancy and parenting don't have to be scary! At South Georgia Healthy Start, we're here to provide support for all expectant moms and parents of little ones up to 18 months. Whether it's resources, guidance, or just someone to talk to, we've got your back. Let's make this Halloween about treats, not tricks! 👻🎃

Check out this exclusive behind the scenes sneak peek of our Director of Program Operations Heather Carr interviewing South Georgia Healthy Start (SGHS) participant Savannah (and having a great time in the process)! SGHS is honored to be a featured partner in the 2024 American Public Health Association (APHA) TV Thought Leadership Film Series. We completed filming the end of September and look forward to the finished film being shared at the upcoming APHA 2024 Annual Meeting and Expo in Minneapolis and with all of you soon after! The film profiles SGHS's work to improve maternal and infant health outcomes in our rural, 10-county project area in Southeast Georgia. SGHS provides direct and enabling services and operates a community consortium that informs the services provided. We appreciate that the impact of our work in our communities is being highlighted, and we hope this film promotes the importance of programs like ours in the public health and community medicine fields. Go SGHS! 💜 WebsEdge

Mental health is a critical component of maternal and infant health. Supporting mothers through education and resources can help them navigate the challenges of pregnancy and postpartum life.

South Georgia Healthy Start Project Director, Jennifer Barkin, moderated an allstar panel of women’s health experts this week in conjunction with Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and SALA series. The discussion touched on various women’s health topics including childbirth, fertility, menopause, and the effects of Hurricane Helene on mothers, fathers, and children. Way to go Dr. Barkin! Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSAgov), HHS National Healthy Start Association Mercer University School of Medicine

Investing in maternal and infant health is an investment in the future of our communities. By providing education and resources, we can empower families to thrive and build healthier generations.