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BIHPI Un-Birthday Party - 9/17/09
In 2007, 153 babies in Hillsborough County died before their first birthday. REACHUP, Inc., in conjunction with the Healthy Start Coalition of Hillsborough County remembered those babies with an “un-birthday” party on Thursday, September 17th at Northeast United Methodist Church (6400 N 15th St. in Tampa). The ceremony featured a candle light vigil and a large blue and pink birthday cake. Jose Velez, a photographer for the Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep Foundation, was the evening's keynote speaker. Click here to read more.

 

Dr. Stan Graven Speaks at BIHPI Community Meeting
11/5/09 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Children’s Board of Hillsborough County
Presenter: Dr. Stanley N. Graven
Topic: Significance of the Maternal Environment for Healthy Growth and Development of Fetuses and Infants

Dr. Stanley N. Graven, founding chair of the Department of Community and Family Health, USF College of Public Health, is well known for his life’s work with families and communities. Dr. Graven has spent significant time throughout his career advancing the importance of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) environment. He continues to be actively involved in the study of the impact of the sensory environment on early infant brain development. His presentation on the significance of the maternal environment for healthy growth and development of fetuses and infants will be used by the BIHPI Community Action Team to bring greater public awareness and change in our community.