Black Infant Health Awards Highlight Efforts to Reduce Infant Mortality
Black Infant Health Awards Highlight Efforts to Reduce Infant Mortality
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Black Infant Health will celebrate its successes and honor those who have gone above-and-beyond in support of the program at a festive awards luncheon on Wednesday, June 30.
141 pregnant women enrolled in BIH this past year. As a result of the program, 69% of the participating mothers who were abusing drugs or alcohol stopped, 81% of the smokers quit or cut back, 76% breastfed their babies, and 71% completed a recommended number of prenatal doctor visits. These are all factors that are key to a successful pregnancy and a healthy newborn. ************************************************************************************** WHO: San Diego Black Infant Health Program, a program of Family Health Centers of San Diego
WHAT: Celebrate Healthy Babies and Partner Appreciation Luncheon. WHEN:Wednesday, June 30, 2010, 11:30am – 2:30 pm WHERE:Doubletree Club Hotel Ballroom, 1515 Hotel Circle South,
NOTE:Current program participants will be available for interviews regarding the impact the program has made on their lifestyle and pregnancy. Interviews prior to the event can be arranged by calling the number above.
Black Infant Health Awards Highlight Efforts to Reduce Infant Mortality 
