(INSERT PARTNER ORGANIZATION) Joins Movement to Reduce Infant Mortality in Ohio Too many babies in our state are dying every day. Nearly 1,000 babies die each year before age one. African American babies are dying at nearly three times the rate of white babies. Why Is this Happening? Babies born too soon is the number one cause of baby deaths in Ohio. (INSERT PARTNER ORGANIZATION NAME) is partnering with Ohio’s Babies Count” public “Our awareness movement to support healthy pregnancies as medical experts say early and regular care while a woman is expecting is the best way to help prevent premature deaths. It Affects Us All Ohio is only as healthy as our tiniest citizens. In addition to a lower chance of survival, babies born too soon are at risk for poor health later in life due to mental illness, obesity and breathing problems according to the Ohio Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics. They may also have a harder time in school or be unable to work when they grow up. Keeping babies from being born too soon will save Ohio families from heartache and save our state millions of dollars in healthcare costs. Connect Moms-to-Be to Resources There are local programs working to reduce baby deaths and improve pregnancy outcomes for women. Many women also don’t realize their health insurance company has great pregnancy programs AND can also help with basic living needs like rides to the doctors and paying for bills and food. Ohio’s five Medicaid managed care plans (Buckeye Health Plan, CareSource, Molina Healthcare, Paramount Advantage, UnitedHealthcare Community Plan), the Ohio Department of Medicaid, Black Doctors Ohio, the Ohio Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics and (INSERT PARTNER ORGANIZATION NAME) are working to educate all Ohioans about ways everyday people can help keep moms and their unborn babies healthy. You Can Help Drive a pregnant woman to her doctor (or midwife) appointment her children so she can go stress-free Volunteer with programs working to reduce baby deaths Like and follow Babies Count” on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter “Our Use #ourbabiescount to personal experiences and encouragement Spread the Word the Importance of Pregnancy Care Visit OurBabiesCount.org for materials. Order FREE information cards, magnets, stickers and posters Use campaign video, press release, web ad, social media graphics, more Like and follow Babies Count” on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter “Our Get involved! OurBabiesCount.org
(INSERT PARTNER ORGANIZATION) Joins Movement to Reduce Infant Mortality in Ohio Too many babies in our state are dying every day. Nearly 1,000 babies die each year before age one. African American babies are dying at nearly three times the rate of white babies. Why Is this Happening? Babies born too soon is the number one cause of baby deaths in Ohio. (INSERT PARTNER ORGANIZATION NAME) is partnering with Ohio’s “Our Babies Count” public awareness movement to support healthy pregnancies as medical experts say early and regular care while a woman is expecting is the best way to help prevent premature deaths. It Affects Us All Ohio is only as healthy as our tiniest citizens. In addition to a lower chance of survival, babies born too soon are at risk for poor health later in life due to mental illness, obesity and breathing problems according to the Ohio Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics. They may also have a harder time in school or be unable to work when they grow up. Keeping babies from being born too soon will save Ohio families from heartache and save our state millions of dollars in healthcare costs. Connect Moms-to-Be to Resources There are local programs working to reduce baby deaths and improve pregnancy outcomes for women. Many women also don’t realize their health insurance company has great pregnancy programs AND can also help with basic living needs like rides to the doctors and paying for bills and food. Ohio’s five Medicaid managed care plans (Buckeye Health Plan, CareSource, Molina Healthcare, Paramount Advantage, UnitedHealthcare Community Plan), the Ohio Department of Medicaid, Black Doctors Ohio, the Ohio Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics and (INSERT PARTNER ORGANIZATION NAME) are working to educate all Ohioans about ways everyday people can help keep moms and their unborn babies healthy. You Can Help Drive a pregnant woman to her doctor (or midwife) appointment her children so she can go stress-free Volunteer with programs working to reduce baby deaths Like and follow “Our Babies Count” on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter Use #ourbabiescount to personal experiences and encouragement Spread the Word the Importance of Pregnancy Care Visit OurBabiesCount.org for materials. Order FREE information cards, magnets, stickers and posters Use campaign video, press release, web ad, social media graphics, more Like and follow “Our Babies Count” on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter Get involved! OurBabiesCount.org
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