Healthy Start Coalition of Miami-Dade

Healthy Start Coalition of Miami-Dade The Healthy Start Coalition of Miami-Dade (HSCMD) is a community-based non-profit organization with t The Healthy Start Coalition of Miami-Dade, Inc.

was incorporated on April 1, 2001 and serves as a prenatal and infant care coalition. The Healthy Start Coalition of Miami-Dade is responsible for the establishment and oversight of the Miami-Dade Healthy Start system, which includes directing funds for continuous care coordination to pregnant women and children birth to age three, evaluating services, and quality improvement and assurance responsibilities. Primary goals are

1. to reduce infant mortality
2. reduce the number of low birth weight and pre-term birth
3. improve maternal and child health developmental outcomes. The Healthy Start Coalition of Miami-Dade current membership consists of 100 maternal, infant and child health community stakeholders including consumers of maternal and child health services, migrant and community health centers, local hospitals, birthing centers and other providers of maternal child health services, local medical societies, local health planning organizations; local maternal and infant health advocacy interest groups; county and municipal governments; social service organizations; local education communities; and community organizations that represent or serve the target population.

Today we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his powerful legacy of love, justice, and equality. May we continue to ser...
01/19/2026

Today we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his powerful legacy of love, justice, and equality. May we continue to serve our communities with compassion, courage, and hope for a better tomorrow.

Hoy honramos el legado del Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. y su mensaje de amor, justicia e igualdad. Sigamos sirviendo a nuestras comunidades con compasión, valentía y esperanza por un mejor mañana.

Jodi a, nou onore eritaj Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. ak mesaj li sou lanmou, jistis, ak egalite. Ann kontinye sèvi kominote nou yo ak konpasyon, kouraj, ak espwa pou yon demen miyò.

Thank you, , for this incredible support! We’re so grateful for this partnership and excited to provide safe car seats ...
01/16/2026

Thank you, , for this incredible support! We’re so grateful for this partnership and excited to provide safe car seats and portable cribs to families in our community 💙

REPOST• Molina Healthcare of Florida will provide a $20,000 grant to Healthy Start Coalition of Miami-Dade ( ) to provide car seats and portable cribs to families in need. The local nonprofit will not only offer the items for free to qualified families but also provide information about proper installation and use. The grant will help purchase approximately 300 seats and cribs. Learn more at the link in bio.

January is National Birth Defects Awareness Month. Every year in the U.S., 1 in 33 are born with a birth defect. At , w...
01/15/2026

January is National Birth Defects Awareness Month.

Every year in the U.S., 1 in 33 are born with a birth defect.

At , we want to honor and bring awareness to these babies and help new parents and caregivers navigate this new journey in any way we can.

For more resources and information, call us at (305) 541-0210.

Enero es el Mes Nacional de Concientización sobre los Defectos de Nacimiento.

Cada año en los EE. UU., 1 de cada 33 nace con un defecto de nacimiento.

En , queremos honrar y crear conciencia sobre estos bebés y ayudar a los nuevos padres y cuidadores a recorrer este nuevo viaje en todo lo que podamos.

Para obtener más recursos e información, llámenos al (305) 541-0210.
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01/15/2026

Need to be referred to a home-visitation program and/or parental/infant resources?

📲Please do not hesitate to contact us by phone or email!

¿Necesita ser remitido a un programa de visitas domiciliarias y/o recursos para padres/bebés?

📲 ¡No dude en contactarnos por teléfono o correo electrónico!

🤰Through our Connect Program, Intake Coordinators access the specific needs for every pregnant woman, new-born infant, o...
01/15/2026

🤰Through our Connect Program, Intake Coordinators access the specific needs for every pregnant woman, new-born infant, or ICC (Interconception Care) case, to connect them to the best-fit program and services needed.

📞Need to be referred? Feel free to call us at (305) 541-0210.

🤰A través de nuestro programa Connect, los coordinadores de admisión acceden a las necesidades específicas de cada mujer embarazada, recién nacido o caso de ICC (Interconception Care), con el fin de conectarlos con el programa y servicios que mejor se adapte a sus necesidades.

📞¿Necesita ser referido? No dude en llamarnos al (305) 541-0210.

REPOST• Hi Carlos! 🦀 Thanks for sharing this fun tip for parents when reading 𝑭𝒊𝒓𝒔𝒕 100 𝑾𝒐𝒓𝒅𝒔. You can discover more ti...
01/14/2026

REPOST• Hi Carlos! 🦀 Thanks for sharing this fun tip for parents when reading 𝑭𝒊𝒓𝒔𝒕 100 𝑾𝒐𝒓𝒅𝒔. You can discover more tips and activities like this in our Book Club guide for infants. 📚 Reading to your child can create special and lifelong memories while expanding their imagination to greater heights. 💫 Join the fun and sign up today to receive a 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 book each month by mail, in English or Spanish, for children ages 0 to 4½ in Miami-Dade County. 📖 💚 For more details and to register, click the link in the bio!

🥳Happy January from our family to yours!🎊We want to give our families the most updated details!📲Make sure to follow ...
01/08/2026

🥳Happy January from our family to yours!

🎊We want to give our families the most updated details!

📲Make sure to follow us and stay tuned for all the upcoming news, events, tips, & information we have for you this month!

🥳 ¡Feliz mes de enero de nuestra familia para la suya!

🎊¡Queremos darles a nuestras familias de los detalles más actualizados!

📲¡Asegúrese de seguirnos y
estar atento a todas las próximas noticias, eventos, consejos e información que tenemos para usted este mes!

✨ Happy New Year from all of us at HSCMD! ✨It’s already been a great first week, and we’re excited to keep the momentum ...
01/08/2026

✨ Happy New Year from all of us at HSCMD! ✨

It’s already been a great first week, and we’re excited to keep the momentum going. Here’s to a year filled with impact, growth, and continued support for families across Miami-Dade.

Let’s make 2026 a great year together! 💙

✨ ¡Feliz Año Nuevo de parte de todo el equipo de HSCMD! ✨

Ha sido una excelente primera semana y estamos muy emocionados por todo lo que viene. Sigamos construyendo juntos un año lleno de impacto, crecimiento y apoyo para las familias de Miami-Dade.

¡Que este 2026 sea un gran año para todos! 💙

✨ Bon Ane soti nan tout ekip HSCMD! ✨

Premye semèn nan deja pase trè byen, e nou kontan anpil pou tout sa k ap vini. Ann kontinye bati yon ane ki plen enpak, kwasans, ak sipò pou fanmi yo nan Miami-Dade.

Ann fè 2026 yon ane ekstraòdinè ansanm! 💙

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Preeclampsia is a serious pregnancy complication that can happen any time after 20 weeks—and even after delivery. It’s m...
01/08/2026

Preeclampsia is a serious pregnancy complication that can happen any time after 20 weeks—and even after delivery. It’s marked by high blood pressure and signs of organ damage, most often to the liver and kidneys. Early detection can save lives.

💡 Learn the signs. Know the risks.
📲 For more information, visit preeclampsia.org

La preeclampsia es una complicación grave del embarazo que puede ocurrir después de las 20 semanas—e incluso después del parto. Se caracteriza por presión arterial alta y signos de daño en órganos, especialmente en el hígado y los riñones. Detectarla a tiempo puede salvar vidas.

💡 Conoce las señales. Infórmate sobre los riesgos.
📲 Para más información, visita preeclampsia.org

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🤔Did you know? 📉According to Miami Matters, infant mortality rate continues to be one of the most widely used indicators...
01/08/2026

🤔Did you know?

📉According to Miami Matters, infant mortality rate continues to be one of the most widely used indicators of the overall health status of a community.

👼🏻The leading causes of death among infants are birth defects, preterm delivery, low birth weight, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), and maternal complications during pregnancy.

🫶 ’s goal has always been to ensure that all children in get a healthy start at life. We take on this mission to fight for the reduction of infant mortality in Miami-Dade County through guided home-visitation programs that help parents from birth through to as far as 3 years of age!

🔗 To learn more about what we do as a Coalition, visit our site website in our bio!

🤔¿Sabías que?

📉Según Miami Matters, la tasa de mortalidad infantil sigue siendo uno de los indicadores más utilizados del estado de salud general de una comunidad.

👼🏻 Las principales causas de muerte entre los bebés son los defectos de nacimiento, el parto prematuro, el bajo peso al nacer, el síndrome de muerte súbita del lactante (SIDS) y las complicaciones maternas durante el embarazo.

🫶El objetivo de siempre ha sido garantizar que todos los niños en el condado de tengan un comienzo saludable en la vida. ¡Asumimos esta misión de luchar por la reducción de la mortalidad infantil en el condado de Miami-Dade a través de programas guiados de visitas domiciliarias que ayudan a los padres desde el nacimiento hasta los 3 años de edad!

🔗Para obtener más información sobre lo que hacemos como Coalición, visite el sitio web de nuestro sitio en nuestra biografía.
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👨‍👦 We want to educate our families in any way we can.👨‍👧 At , we know bonding with a new baby can be a struggle some...
01/08/2026

👨‍👦 We want to educate our families in any way we can.

👨‍👧 At , we know bonding with a new baby can be a struggle sometimes, especially for fathers.

And while it’s very normal transitionary period, here are some tips to help fathers get involved and form a bond with their new baby.

👨‍👦 Queremos educar a nuestras familias de de cualquier manera que podamos.

👨‍👧 En , sabemos que la vinculación con un nuevo bebé puede ser difícil en ocasiones, especialmente para los padres.

Y aunque es un período de transición muy normal, aquí hay algunos consejos para ayudar a los padres a involucrarse y formar un vínculo con su nuevo bebé.
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🫶 ’s goal has always been to ensure that all children in get a healthy start at life. We take on this mission to figh...
01/08/2026

🫶 ’s goal has always been to ensure that all children in get a healthy start at life. We take on this mission to fight for the reduction of infant mortality in Miami-Dade County through guided home-visitation programs that help parents from birth through to as far as 3 years of age!

🔗 To learn more about what we do as a Coalition, visit our site website in our bio!

🫶El objetivo de siempre ha sido garantizar que todos los niños en el condado de tengan un comienzo saludable en la vida. ¡Asumimos esta misión de luchar por la reducción de la mortalidad infantil en el condado de Miami-Dade a través de programas guiados de visitas domiciliarias que ayudan a los padres desde el nacimiento hasta los 3 años de edad!

🔗Para obtener más información sobre lo que hacemos como Coalición, visite el sitio web de nuestro sitio en nuestra biografía.
homevisitationprograms healthystart healthybabies Dads4Breastfeeding breastfeeding normalizebreastfeeding breastfeedmiami firsttimebreastfeeding supportwomenbreastfeeding breastfeedinfeducation supportgroups peersupport nationalbreastfeedingawarenessmonth

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7205 NW 19th Street Ste 500
Miami, FL
33126

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Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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