love thy neighbor city match: denver, co march of dimes panel marie james, director jeremiah...
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LOVE THY NEIGHBORLOVE THY NEIGHBORCity MatCH: Denver, COCity MatCH: Denver, CO
March of Dimes’ PanelMarch of Dimes’ Panel
Marie James, DirectorJeremiah Wellness CenterMacedonia Baptist Church
Byron L. Craig, Pastor/TeacherNorristown, PA
A pilot project for the March of Dimes- CDC cooperative agreement "Reducing Disparities in Premature Birth"
August 26, 2007
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The Norristown Community faces serious challenges: Access to care Disparities in health outcomes for most vulnerable population
Implemented to address some of these issuesDesigned to reduce disparities by use of:
Trusted relationshipsNetworking with health agenciesIncreasing knowledgeSupporting women (spiritually, emotionally and practically) through pregnancy
LOVE THY NEIGHBORNorristown:
County seat of Montgomery County, PAPopulation: 31,282 (2000 Census Bureau)
Montgomery County: 3rd largest county by population in the state of PA44th wealthiest county in the US (based upon per capita income, 2000 Census data)
(Norristown Alliance For Healthy Babies, Community Action Plan 6/07)
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Demographics from 2000 Census Data
Montgomery
County Norristown
Families below poverty 2.8% 13.5%
Per Capita Income $30,898 $17,977
Percentage African-American 7.5% 34.8%
Percentage Renter Occupied Homes 26.5% 51.9%
(Norristown Alliance For Healthy Babies, Community Action Plan 6/07)
Norristown Births2000-2004
509562
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Montgomery County Births2000-2004
9554 94799778
9376 9578
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(Norristown Alliance For Healthy Babies, Community Action Plan 6/07)
Norristown Births to Hispanic Women, 2000-2004
95112
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(Norristown Alliance For Healthy Babies, Community Action Plan 6/07)
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Project Objectives:#1: Mentoring Mommies Program
#2: Health Education Classes
#3 Youth Advisory Board
LOVE THY NEIGHBORMENTORING MOMMIES’ Goals
Provide Spanish language education to improve participation in early and consistent prenatal care Connect pregnant women to local resources, serve as interpreters and advocate when necessaryProvide monthly mentoring calls to pregnant women to ensure compliance with care and provide emotional support
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Access to Services: 3 TsTransportation assistance
Translation
Trust/Time
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Adopting Healthy Behaviors: 3 MsMentor calls
Modeling
Ministry
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Barriers to the 3 Ts & Ms are:LanguageMoneyDomestic violenceLack of trustFear of governmentCultural norms“New cultural rules”
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Results of the 3 Ts and 3 Ms approach:Social support networks developedPeer support/behavior modifiedNutrition improvedAppointment complianceReading and seeking health information increased Spouse involvement increasedChildbirth education classes participationHealth education classes participation:
Dental care, hypertension and diabetes
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For additional information please contact:
Marie Y. James, DirectorJeremiah Wellness Center Macedonia Baptist Church
2633 Hillcrest AvenueNorristown, PA 19401
610-239-0192 or [email protected]
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Thank you for the opportunity to share this information with you.