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Nemaha Valley Community Hospital - Babies Best Start
Nemaha Valley Community Hospital developed Babies Best Start to provide low-income families with much-needed supplies for their babies. Every item is donated as a result of staff outreach to community members and local businesses, including: diapers, wipes, lotion, soap, diaper rash ointment, blankets, pacifiers, fingernail clippers, outlet covers, thermometers, medication dispensers, towels, clothing, baby books and educational books.
What is it?
Nemaha Valley Community Hospital developed Babies Best Start to provide low-income families with much-needed supplies for their babies. Every item is donated as a result of staff outreach to community members and local businesses, including: diapers, wipes, lotion, soap, diaper rash ointment, blankets, pacifiers, fingernail clippers, outlet covers, thermometers, medication dispensers, towels, clothing, baby books and educational books.
Who is it for?
Low-income families with newborns in Nemaha County
Why do they do it?
The hospital’s social services staff saw a need to assist low-income families due to the limited resources available for newborns in the small community.
Impact
The program has grown each year and the amount of items received has doubled. Since the program’s inception in August 2011, the hospital has provided $10,800 worth of supplies to 47 local families.
Contact: Krista Stallbaumer
Social Worker
Telephone: 785-336-6181
Email: klstallbaumer@nemvch.org
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