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      Healthy Start’s Maternal                          health services that puts women and babies first – before   themselves. The

      Health Conference Welcomes                        profit, convenience or any of the reasons America trails   problems grow out
                                                                                                           of our acceptance of
                                                        other developed nations in healthy births.
      National Health Advocate                            alarming maternal health statistics. Dr. Jeffrey Chapa,   the system, even if
                                                           The Maternal Safety Team grew out of concern over
                                                                                                           it’s not working for
      Jennie Joseph                                     Division Chair for OB/GYN at Cleveland Clinic Florida,   the patient. We can
                                                        noted that the United States spends more money than   only change that by
         Jennie Joseph, certified  midwife  and  founder of   anyone else in the world on maternal health care and yet   coming together to
      Common Sense Childbirth Inc., is celebrated for her   has the highest mortality rates of developed countries.   change the system.”
      advocacy and common sense on issues affecting healthy   Half of Black mothers, for example, experience morbidity      Under the
      pregnancies, healthy deliveries and healthy babies. In   – near death experiences – in giving birth.  leadership of the
      2022, she earned a spot as one of Time Magazine’s top 12      “Money is being spent but not equally,” Chapa said.   Ma rt i n Count y
      women of the year for her work around the world.  “We need to come together to look out for the best interests   Healthy Start
         Joseph addressed the Healthy Start Maternal Safety   of our patients and the community.”          Coalition and
      Team members and community advocates as the guest      “Collaborative  care  saves lives”  is  one of  Joseph’s   through funding
      of the Martin County Healthy Start Coalition on Sept.   main messages. “We need to eliminate racial disparities,”   from the Children’s
      8 at the Children’s Services Council of Martin County.   she said, “but that doesn’t happen from blaming providers   Services Council  Martin County Healthy Start CEO
      She brought her vision for a systemic reform of maternal   or  caregivers  and  certainly  not  the  expectant  mothers   of Martin County,  Samantha Suffich, Maternal Health
                                                                                                           that is exactly what  Advocate and CEO of Common
                                                                                                           the Maternal Safety  Sense Childbirth Jennie Joseph, and
        The Singles Scene                             ©                                                    Team is doing. “This  Healthy Start’s Manager of PeriNatal
                                                                                                           came out of a lot  Equity Anastasia Anderson, welcomed
                                                                                                           of scary stories that  community members to a discussion of
        Special Fall Edition by: Kelly                     2. A chilling statistic reveals that only 17% of couples who
        Leary, M.S. & Miranda Capparelli,               meet through online dating platforms have lasting relationships   we don’t want to  ways that collaboration can save lives
        COO, The Revolution Dating Firm                 that lead to marriage or long-term commitment. In contrast,   ever happen again,”  of expectant mothers and their babies,
                                                        matchmaking boasts a success rate of approximately 63%,   Healthy Start CEO  particularly those at risk because of
        Save The Date!                                  showing that carefully curated connections lead to more fruitful   Samantha Suffich  their race or ethnicity.
           “I promise to keep you                       and lasting partnerships and friendships.          said.  “We have
        safe from the vampires and                         3. Note, the perks of personalization. As Halloween decorations
        witches because that is what                    take over your neighborhood, it’s clear that people are drawn   strong and committed community partners working with
        a matchmaker is supposed to                     to unique and personalized designs as opposed to cookie-cutter   us to make sure that every baby is born healthy, every
        do for you. Happy Halloween,                    images, right? PEOPLE ADMIRE CREATIVITY. Matchmaking   mother is supported, and every father is involved. The
        Friends.”~~Yours Truly                          offers this same touch in the realm of dating. As matchmakers,   team members have taken Jennie Joseph’s work to heart
           As the cool autumn breeze sets in, the Fall Season marks the   we invest time in getting to know our clients, allowing us to craft   and made it our own to make sure that moms are cared
        last quarter of another year. This is a time of mystery, turnover, and   connections that are not solely based on superficial characteristics
        transformation. In a world where love and connection are increasingly   but into the deeper layers of personalities and values.   for as individuals and each woman is heard regardless of
        distorted through digital overload, matchmaking has emerged as the      As the moon casts its glow on the nights leading up to   race, ethnicity, language or income.”
        only true powerhouse of quality social introductions. Matchmaking   Halloween, it’s evident that matchmaking has emerged as      The Maternal Safety Team includes: Cleveland Clinic
        offers a more authentic alternative to the uncertainties of online dating   the silver bullet in the world of dating. With statistics unveiling   Martin, the Children’s Services Council of Martin County,
        and the bar scene. This approach is wildly attractive to busy young   superior safety features and higher success rates, matchmaking   the Martin County Health Department, and the Martin County
        professionals, seniors, and people who cannot be seen online (CEOs,   provides a haven of authenticity. October is the perfect time to
        Lawyers, First Responders, Doctors, Teachers, etc.). Privacy matters   change your ways. It is a GREAT MONTH to get out there again   Healthy Start Coalition.
        to us and our clients. So today, we will delve into the eerie statistics   or to rewrite the narrative on how 2023 will end.      Community members interested in the Maternal Safety
        that reveal why matchmaking is a beacon of light in the shadowy      On that note, thank you to all of our new applicants who   Team can keep up with its work by subscribing to the Healthy
        realm of today’s dating culture. Have you heard of the Dark Web?   have PRE-BOOKED their first interview with us. The good   Start newsletter at www.mchealthystart.org.
        Well, guess what: Dating via the web is one and the same.   news is that clients who get started in October have a higher   About Martin County Healthy Start
        CAUTION: The following information will spook you!  chance of meeting an ideal dating partner before the high holy
           As we  all know,  online dating predators often involve   holidays and the turn of the New Year 2024. Make the last three      Martin County Healthy Start is a nonprofit organization
        individuals creating fake profiles to establish emotional connections   months of this year count. Your future self will thank you later.   dedicated to ensuring that every baby is born healthy.
        before ever meeting eye to eye. As digital dating has grown, so          We can’t wait to meet you!   It provides educational and health services to pregnant
        has the opportunity for malicious catfishes and actors to take                          XOXO,      women, new mothers and their families at no cost,
        advantage of vulnerable hearts via the guise of a computer screen                Kelly & Miranda   particularly expectant mothers who are at risk for late or
        or smartphone. During our research in writing this article--even WE
        were terrified (and that is hard to do because we have seen it all).      P.S. Feel FREE to mention this article   no prenatal care.
        Consider us to be First Responders of love. We are your front-line   and how long you have been reading it      Part of a statewide coalition, Healthy Start connects
        warriors and have been for 32 successful years. Below are a few   when you schedule your appointment.   pregnant women and young mothers with essential services
        facts you may want to absorb and share with your friends, based   Some of you have been following this   including prenatal care, home visitations by a nurse or
        on true stories (some very local and some national).  column for more than 15 years. We thank      social worker, breastfeeding support, parenting education,
           -Yearly, there are approximately 16,000 abductions associated   you for that too. Spread the love this
        with online introductions. Single parents should be cautious of   season. Let’s Rock-Tober!        car seat and sleeping safety, a free diaper pantry, and
        dating if they have a child at home. This is another reason single   #LoveOffline #LoveFearlessly #FALLinLove #CuffingSeason   access to other community partner agencies through the
        parents are attracted to our dating club.       #MatchmakingRoyalty #AlmostPerfect #TellYourFriends   Betty Moore Prenatal Outreach Center. The David Cardno
           -Florida is the third state in the country with the highest      Kelly Leary© has 32 years in the dating industry and a master’s   Father and Child Resource Center, also part of the Martin
        number of catfish situation-ships and worse (too severe to mention   degree in clinical psychology. She has been profiled by Modern   County Healthy Start Coalition, helps fathers to become more
        in this community newspaper).                   Luxury Magazine in the Fall 2023 Issue as a Dynamic Business
           -This is true about meeting people in bars in Florida. Predators   Woman. Look for it on shelves now. She has also been written about   involved in parenting and offers legal assistance to fathers
        often come here to troll the nicer bars so they can size up their   in The Palm Beach Post, PalmBeacher Magazine, Stuart News,   who are separated from their children.
        possible target from head-to-toe IN-PERSON. Let’s not forget   Jupiter Magazine, and many more. Revolution Dating members are      The programs of Martin County Healthy Start Coalition
        that you could get your drink spiked. This happens to men too,   pre-screened in-person including background checks. Professional   are voluntary and available to all Florida residents at no cost.
        fellas. One man in Miami recently woke up in a fog in his own   photos are taken by the staff. Revolution Dating is NOT online      For more information about Martin County Healthy
        home, only to have his Rolex and many pieces of art gone. He is   dating or blind dating. In addition to providing matchmaking
        lucky to have woken up, right?                  services that make singles “UN-single” through their exclusive   Start Coalition and its ongoing programs, visit www.
           -I personally met a woman locally who had a black eye. I felt   club memberships, Kelly and her team also provide feedback from   mchealthystart.org, call (772) 463-2888 or follow the
        compelled to speak to her. She told me she woke up on the side of   your dates when appropriate. Mock Dates are available by request.   organization on Facebook.
        the road after a night out here in northern Palm Beach County. She   Single Coaching Sessions and Evaluations are also available by
        was so ashamed and did not want to even file an official report with   request for non-members or as an add-on to some memberships.
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