Healthy Start program

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The Healthy Start program is a U.S. federal initiative that aims to improve maternal and infant health outcomes, particularly in communities with high rates of infant mortality and adverse birth outcomes.

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instanceOf United States federal program
public health program
administeredBy Health Resources and Services Administration NERFINISHED
Maternal and Child Health Bureau NERFINISHED
country United States of America
surface form: United States
emphasis early and continuous prenatal care
interconception care
risk screening and referral
focusesOn health equity
infant health
maternal health
perinatal health
racial and ethnic disparities in birth outcomes
reduction of adverse birth outcomes
reduction of infant mortality
fundingSource federal grants
goal address social determinants of health
improve infant health outcomes
improve maternal health outcomes
increase access to postpartum care
increase access to prenatal care
reduce infant mortality
reduce low birthweight
reduce preterm birth
strengthen father and partner involvement
implementedBy health care providers
health departments
local community organizations
monitors maternal and infant health indicators
partOf U.S. Department of Health and Human Services NERFINISHED
provides care coordination
case management
health education
home visiting services
linkages to clinical care
linkages to social services
outreach services
sector public health
targetArea communities with high infant mortality rates
communities with poor perinatal outcomes
targetPopulation families in high-risk communities
infants
pregnant women
women of reproductive age
usesApproach community-based services
culturally appropriate services
evidence-informed interventions
family-centered care

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Maternal and Child Health Bureau overseesProgram Healthy Start program