Update : limited staff @ office M-F 9-4
March 25th, 2020
As the world continues to monitor the impact and spread of COVID-19, we want to ensure you that we, the Healthy Start Coalition of Santa Rosa County, are monitoring it as well. We are taking every precaution we can, while working within the best practices set forth by the CDC, the Florida Department of Health, and the Florida Association of Healthy Start Coalitions. It is and always has been our number one priority to help pregnant women stay healthy throughout their pregnancies and give birth to healthy babies. Now more than ever, our mission is crucial.
Last week, our staff worked hard to prepare our office and make the transition to work remotely from our homes. We worked with staff at the OB/GYN Offices to guarantee our Prenatal Risk Screening Forms are still being given to pregnant women at their first OB appointment, as well as providing them with materials to mail those screens to us. Our Coordinated Intake and Referral Team and our Services Providers are working together to continue to contact clients and provide services. Our “home-visiting” services will now be provided over the phone or through virtual videos where available. Our team has worked tirelessly to put internal protocols into place based on recommendations and guidance from the Florida Association of Healthy Start regarding technology, working remotely, and HIPAA.
Update on our Baby Shower:
Unfortunately, the decision was made to postpone our Baby Shower due to concerns over the Coronavirus. We made this decision to minimize the spread of the virus and reduce the risk to our community’s pregnant women and infants. Currently, our intention is still to reschedule the event because this event is more than a celebration for growing families; this event connects parents with so many useful organizations and resources. The Santa Rosa County Auditorium has ensured us that they will work with us to rebook and are hoping to offer us some potential dates soon. We appreciate your patience during this time of uncertainty.
Even though our office is closed, we are working remotely and encourage you to contact us with any questions or concerns. We are also updating our website www.healthystartsantarosa.org and our https://www.facebook.com/healthystartSRC/ regularly.
Please email us and we will reach out as soon as possible
Martha Zimmermann, Executive Director mzimmermann@hscsrc.org
Katrina Ryan, Office Coordinator – hscadmin@hscsrc.org
*For all Baby Shower related questions
Deb Shuler, Coordinated Intake and Referral Supervisor – dshuler@hscsrc.org or call/text (850) 776-3830 *For Community Referrals or if you are a Healthy Start Client or
looking to become one* or if you are an OB Office with questions regarding screening*
As things are always changing, we will do our best to keep everyone informed of changes on our end.
Thank you,
The Healthy Start Coalition of Santa Rosa County