Action Team (PCAT) - 30 Healthcare, Social Service, Faith-based and Community organization representatives meet monthly (3rd Thursday 2pm - 4pm) to develop ways to improve the healthcare system. Better access, patient advocacy, improved communication, more customer friendly service are issues addressed. All citizens are welcome to participate, especially those concerned with women's health issues and helping young moms.
Fetal Infant Mortality Review Committee (FIMR) - Doctors, Nurses, Social Workers and public health staff monthly review the medical and social issues surrounding the death of infants less than 1 year old. Most deaths occur before the baby is 1 month old. Many times women don't have the support systems they need during pregnancy. Untreated chronic illnesses, i.e., diabetes, hypertension play a role in babies being born too early and too small. FIMR makes recommendations to the Action Team.
Public Awareness - PACE - Community volunteers "Spreading the Word" that infant deaths are happening and they can be prevented! Schools (Bond Hill Academy), churches (Corinthian Baptist and Manifest Destiny), vocational schools (Job Corps) are some of the places where presentations have been made.
Quality Improvement - Hospitals and the Cinti Health Dept - taking on projects to improve their operations. Better service in a timely manner makes a positive impact on community health.
For more information or to get involved in any of these initiatives, email me at cynthia.smith@hamilton-co.org or call me at (513) 946-7901.
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