The State of Ohio has selected Better Health partner, Bright Beginnings of Cuyahoga County, as the new statewide Help Me Grow Central Intake and Referral System vendor beginning July 1. The system serves as a single point of entry for access, assessment and referral of families to appropriate home visiting services and Part C Early Intervention. Supported by its fiscal agent, the Educational Service Center of Northeast Ohio, Bright Beginnings has strong experience facilitating both home visiting and early intervention services, and is well suited for this important statewide role. Congratulations!

Better Health Partnership's work with their partners in reducing 6,000 hospitalizations that resulted in almost $40 million in cost savings in Cuyahoga County has been recognized by Advisory Board, an international best practices firm that uses research, technology, and consulting to improve the performance of health care organizations around the world.

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Early Ages Healthy Stages is a program dedicated to developing healthy habits for children, targeting kids ages 0 – 8 in Cuyahoga County. The program prioritizes access to healthy foods and active play; ensures that children's social and emotional needs are met; engages families and promotes access to affordable continuity care. We will be joined by program manager Alison Patrick, BS, MPH from the Cuyahoga County Board of Health. If you are involved with pediatric primary care, public health, or are a nutritionist or dietician you will want to participate. Click here to learn more.