On Saturday, Sept. 22, 32 moms attended a very special baby shower in the WeTHRIVE!℠ community of Forest Park. The event was held at the Head Start Program Center on Waycross Road and sponsored by Hamilton County’s Ohio Equity Institute (OEI).
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As an Ohio Equity Institute (OEI) Peer Advocate, Crystal Brown identifies pregnant moms within her community, connects them to resources and services, and provides support as their “champion.” But it wasn’t long ago when she was the mom looking for help.
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The Cincinnati/Hamilton County Ohio Equity Institute (OEI) team is partnering with the Forest Park Women’s Center to provide education aimed at improving infant mortality rates in the 45240 zip code.
Read moreAlexia Ball is a Peer Advocate for the Ohio Equity Institute (OEI).
Read moreJenetta Thomas is a Peer Advocate for the Ohio Equity Institute (OEI). OEI is a statewide program—run locally by Hamilton County Public Health (HCPH)—to reduce racial and ethnic disparities in infant mortality. HCPH works with Cradle Cincinnati and the Cincinnati Health Department to implement and support infant mortality initiatives in the 45240 and 45225 zip code areas. OEI…
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