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Priority Area: Maternal/Child Health

Why is this a priority area?  Maternal, infant, and children’s health is a broad category that encompasses a variety of health indicators related to pregnancy, birth, and complications at the time of and immediately after birth. Early and regular prenatal care, smoking cessation and safe sleep habits are mechanisms for making Whitley and Kosciusko County babies healthier.

Purpose: Parkview Whitley Hospital will serve as a community leader partnering with other key community organizations to promote a culture of healthy decisions that promote the safety and well-being of infants and children before and after their birth.
Goal: The goal of this initiative is to reduce the number of pregnant women who smoke during pregnancy and to increase the number of mothers who received prenatal care in the first trimester of pregnancy.
 
 
Parkview Whitley Hospital has committed financial resources, staff hours and physical space to further its selected initiatives. Parkview Whitley Hospital sets aside up to 10 percent of its net income on an annual basis as community health improvement funds. These funds support community health-related outreach programs.
Compared to the IN Value (8.4%), Whitley has a value of 5.3% which is lower and better. Compared to the IN Value (8.4%), Whitley has a value of 5.3% which is lower and better.
Babies with Low Birthweight
Compared to the IN Value (9.8%), Whitley has a value of 11.1% which is higher and worse. Compared to the IN Value (9.8%), Whitley has a value of 11.1% which is higher and worse.
Mothers who Smoked During Pregnancy
Compared to the IN Value (71.7%), Whitley has a value of 75.5% which is higher and better. Compared to the IN Value (71.7%), Whitley has a value of 75.5% which is higher and better.
Mothers who Received Early Prenatal Care

County: Whitley

(Compared to IN State Value)

Community Programs

B.A.B.E. of Whitley County

B.A.B.E provides incentives for pregnant women and families to consistently participate in partner programs and services that benefit the health and well- being of infants and young children. Coupons earned can be redeemed for diapers, wipes, pull-ups, clothing, cribs, high chairs, shampoo, sippy cups, socks, and several other infant/toddler related items.

The Lighthouse Homeless Shelter

The Lighthouse is not the typical homeless shelter, they transform lives. Their programs focus on providing prevention, transition and restoration for the homeless in Whitley County. The residents learn to care for their families physically and emotionally.

Parkview Whitley Hospital & Parkview Warsaw

Within the walls of Parkview Whitley we offer a number of programs to assist parents, prenatal classes, parenting classes and breastfeeding classes are offered at Parkview Whitley and Parkview Warsaw. We also offer the Mothers Milk and More (breastfeeding support group) at both locations. Physical space, program needs and staff time are provided by the hospital.

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