Molina Healthcare of Ohio Holds Community Baby Shower for New and Expectant Moms to Address Infant Mortality Risks
Media Contact: Ben Jackey, Ben.Jackey@molinahealthcare.com
CLEVELAND, Ohio – Molina Healthcare of Ohio (“Molina”) and its community partners held an event promoting the health and well-being of new and expectant mothers and their children. Forty mothers took home free baby essentials and a turkey meal, important prenatal and postpartum information, and prizes. The goal was to ease some financial burdens and stressors that impact individuals welcoming an infant to their family.
Data show Cayahoga County still has an infant mortality rate (7.9 per 1,000 births) higher than the state rate (6.3) and national rate (5.6). Shower attendees learned about safe sleep and well-child care from Northeast Ohio Nieghborhood Health Services (NEON), a federally qualified health center. Cleveland Fire Department shared information about infant CPR and fire safety. Plus, A Queen’s Touch provided massages to moms as well as education about infant massages.
Molina distributed baby bags with essentials like diapers, wipes and bottles. Over 30 items will be raffled including strollers, space heaters and more. Turkey meals not distributed were taken to a local charitable organization for distribution.
