Hoke County Public Health Heroes Awarding Winning Programs
Hoke County Public Health Heroes
Awarding Winning Programs and Achievements 2018 -2019 • The only Health Department in the State to establish Breastfeeding rooms in all the schools • Only Cribs for Kids Partners in a 5 county radius ( Safe Sleep Kits and Education to reduce infant mortality) • Childbirth Education (Free crib mattress, cribette and car seat) • Car Seat Safety Program • Two National Certified Youth and Adult Mental Health First Aid Instructors ( Tony V. Locklear and Sherita Sutton) • Two DONA International trained DOULAS- Labor Coaches ( Tina White and Sherita Sutton)
" We are all about promoting, protecting and preserving the wellness of the community"
Awarding Winning Programs and Achievements 2018 -2019 • Employee Wellness Program - Indoor/Outdoor walking plan " Walk for Health" • Employee Onsite Wellness Garden • WIC- Most Improved duration of breastfeeding infants at 6 mo. of age • Established a breastfeeding room at HD for moms who desire privacy • WIC provided education to childcare centers in Hoke Co. about proper handling of breast milk. • Weekly Grief Support Group ( Staff and Community) • Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor (Every Wednesday) • Received $100, 000 grant to combat the Opioid Epidemic • Environmental Health - Food Safety Outreach ( Hoke Co. Schools)
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