Black Infant Health
The Black Infant Health Program, aims to improve health among African-American mothers and babies to reduce the Black: White disparities in maternal and infant health by helping women become empowered to make healthy choices for themselves, their families and their communities. The BIH program utilizes a group-based approach within individual case management within a culturally-centered setting that respects participant’s beliefs and cultural values. The Program works with participants to develop life skills, reduce stress, build social support and improve overall health and wellness. The BIH program is run locally by the Public Health Department and includes a multidisciplinary team of public health nurses, social workers, group facilitators and family health advocates.
ELIGIBILITY:
African/African-American women ages 18 or older
Currently 30 weeks or less pregnant
Willing to participate in mothers’ empowerment groups with other pregnant/parenting women
Black Infant Health services are provided at no cost for participation
BIH PROGRAM INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING SERVICES:
Mothers Empowerment Group sessions (prenatal & postpartum)
Individualized Life Planning
Complimentary Case Management
Linkages to healthcare and other community resources
Education and support on the importance of prenatal/postpartum care, well-child checkups, breastfeeding, stress reduction, building resilience and promoting healthy behaviors
Consultation and supports from a BIH Public Health Nurse
CONTACT INFORMATION:
CONTACT: Beverly White-Macklin, MPH | beverley.white@phd.sccgov.org
PHONE: (408) 937-2270 | FAX: (408) 937-2291
WEBSITE: www.sccbih.org
ADDRESS: Santa Clara County, Public Health | 1993 – B McKee Rd. San Jose, CA 95116
LANGUAGES: Amharic and Tigrinya