We provide education to the community and maternal-child health care providers on a number of issues.
These include breastfeeding, smoking cessation, interconception health, oral health in pregnancies, and other topics related to prenatal and infant health.
Community education is offered in many ways:
- Educational programs for maternal-child health professionals are offered in workshops or small-class formats. For prenatal and pediatric care providers, programs can be tailored to be held within the office setting. Continuing education hours are usually awarded for participation in our programs.
- Professional speakers are available to give presentations at service clubs, places of worship, small businesses, or volunteer organizations.
- Our Community Health Worker Program sends peer trainers to small places to give short educational programs. These can be given to groups of friends, families, co-employees, church members, and others. This program is based on availability of grant money.
- Our Pregnancy Resource Center, at 1750 17th Street, Building A, in Sarasota, has a variety of educational brochures on topics related to pre-pregnancy and pregnancy health; childbirth; breastfeeding; infant care; and parenting. There are also two computers that have leading websites for good information. Hours are 8:30 am – 5 pm on a drop-in basis. For special arrangements at another time, call us at 373-7070, extension 300.
- The annual Community Baby Shower held each May and the Ready, Set, Grow! Family Fair held each August host many agencies who work with pregnant women, infants, young children, or parents. It’s an excellent place to get a lot of free information on different topics.
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