The Heartland Healthy Neighborhoods (HHN) - Healthy Babies workgroup in collaboration with the Shawnee County Health Department has been working on ways to help inform expecting families on safe sleep practices. On Saturday, October 14th from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. the workgroup will host its annual Heartland Community Baby Shower for Shawnee County. The event will be held at the Shawnee County Health Department 2600 SW East Circle Drive, Topeka, Kansas 66606.
The Healthy Babies workgroup operates as the Community Action Team for the Fetal Infant Mortality Review (FIMR) Program which focuses on turning recommendations into new actionable interventions that benefit the community. The annual Community Baby Shower is just one of many interventions designed to positively impact infant mortality in the Topeka/Shawnee County area.
The shower is open to any expecting families in Shawnee County. Pregnant women who attend the shower and receive the safe sleep training will receive a free portable crib, diapers, and a wearable blanket, while supplies last. Additionally, the Shawnee County Health Department (SCHD) will be onsite to offer FREE Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Acellular Pertussis (Tdap) and Flu vaccinations for eligible pregnant mothers and caregivers.
