National Healthy Start Association
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NHSA provides leadership & advocacy for interventions that improve birth outcomes & family wellbeing. Membership organization for 100 Healthy Start Programs.
Washington, DC
Joined January 2011
Preterm labor can happen earlier than expected — and knowing the signs can help you act fast. 💜 If something just doesn’t feel right… trust your body. 📞 Call your provider or go straight to the hospital. Baltimore families can find support at https://t.co/mdzTyFssAX
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Mothers in New Hampshire who were downstream of sites contaminated with “forever chemicals” experienced triple the rate of infant deaths and had more premature births or babies with low birth weights, according to a new study.
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Mothers in New Hampshire who were downstream of sites contaminated with “forever chemicals” experienced triple the rate of infant deaths, according to a new study.
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The Maternal & Child Health Appropriations Alliance (MCHAA) is launching the MCH Funding Week of Action, December 8–12! Calling on Congress to pass the FY26 Labor–HHS bill with full, sustained funding for ALL #MaternalChildHealth programs, which includes Healthy Start. #MCHAAWeek
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How will the federal government shutdown impact your community and programs? This article is from fellow grantee, @NCSL in the @HRSAgov Maternal Child Health Policy Innovation Program (MCH PIP). Read it here: https://t.co/SgEUQ2swZf
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Global Communities a Healthy Start community and participant in the NHSA Maternal Child Health Policy Innovation Program (MCH PIP) discusses closing the gap in disaster preparedness for families, in several CA communities. https://t.co/rxyMzGfmCg
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Focus on Children, the National Healthy Start Association, and nearly 200 national, state, and local partner organizations urged leaders in the House and Senate to support funding for the Healthy Start program at $145 million in FY 2026. https://t.co/BeocOcNoxw
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Geographic Gaps in Maternity Care Cost Lives.
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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT…Join the I Am Dad podcast as we talk about "Dental Health, Manhood, and Why Fathers/Men Must Stop Ignoring Their Wellness" on most podcast platforms or YouTube at
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#Pregnancy is an ideal time for your patients to get familiar with their blood pressure, understand their normal numbers, check it often, log their readings and share it during prenatal visits. Learn more about how to educate your patients here: https://t.co/B7slUfku12
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There is STILL time to SAVE Healthy Start Will you take 2 minutes to email your congressional representatives and ask them to protect Healthy Start by reauthorizing the program? It’s just 1-click and 2 minutes of time (select “health” as the category): https://t.co/Kv9A5Ny8yp
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At this moment, Healthy Start is in jeopardy — but it is not defunded...yet. The Senate has the power to correct course. Collective advocacy will be essential in the weeks ahead to defend the...
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See our latest NHSA Maternal Health Brief featuring AIM CCI partner Urban Baby Beginnings @AVoice4Babies
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Email from National Healthy Start Association May 2025 Read the Maternal Health Brief The Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health Community Care Initiative Shines the Spotlight on Urban Baby Beginn
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Nearly half of American adults have high blood pressure, putting them at higher risk for heart disease and stroke. The only way to know if your BP is in a normal range is to check it. #StrokeMonth
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Educating your patients on how to check their blood pressure, know their numbers, and share the information with you at their prenatal appointments could save their lives. Teach your patients to #CheckKnowShare
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#PreeclampsiaAwarenessMonth #PreAm25
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THIS SUNDAY, join the I Am Dad podcast as we talk about "Albert Pooley on Sacred Fatherhood and Strengthening Native Families Through Culture" at 8 AM on most podcast platforms or https://t.co/t4Kg9OdAQo and YouTube at https://t.co/qwFGzk42Ef
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The connection between #hyperemesisgravidarum (HG) and #preeclampsia may be explained by the way our bodies change to grow the fetus and the placenta. Read more about the connection here: https://t.co/kOeGueGWst
#HGawarenessDay #hyperemesisgravidarumawarenessday #PreAm25
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NHSA is pleased to announce the publication of the research study led by @SaanieSulley Barriers to preventive care: analyzing the socio-ecological determinants of cardiovascular health in pregnant women. Open access: https://t.co/q3HHYM6zWf.
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Promise Walk season is just around the corner! We are so excited to have 8 Promise Walks in May. Are you attending any of these walks? Let us know in the comments! Still need to sign up? There is still time! Register for free today: https://t.co/jikG1a4iBY
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🎉 #NationalPublicHealthWeek is turning 30! On April 7 at 2:00 pm ET, kick off the big event with a forum highlighting how #PublicHealth touches every aspect of our lives and exploring challenges and opportunities for the field. Register now: https://t.co/1hZVHYGliv
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Happy World Doula Week! Doulas offer unwavering support to families through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. We honor and celebrate your commitment and the incredible work that you do every day! #WorldDoulaWeek2025 #DoulaSupport #Doulas
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