Healthy Start, Inc. Pittsburgh/Allegheny County

Healthy Start, Inc. Pittsburgh/Allegheny County Advance maternal and child birth through direct service, education, coalition building, research, and policy & advocacy.

Healthy Communities, Healthy Families, Healthy Babies, Healthy Start.

Did you miss World Mental Health Day on October 10? 🧠🌸We're proud to nurture mental wellbeing through programs like Movi...
10/13/2026

Did you miss World Mental Health Day on October 10? 🧠🌸

We're proud to nurture mental wellbeing through programs like Moving Beyond Depression, an evidence-based intervention for mothers experiencing perinatal depression. The objective of the program is to help mothers develop coping skills and support them in recovering from depression so that they may better care for their families and themselves. 🫂💚

Your mental health matters, and we're here to support you! Learn more at healthystartpittsburgh.org. 💜

Erica Horwatt, Community Health Worker Lead for Westmoreland County, honored the first anniversary since her double mast...
10/09/2026

Erica Horwatt, Community Health Worker Lead for Westmoreland County, honored the first anniversary since her double mastectomy surgery by hosting her first breast cancer walk last weekend, and it was a success.

Erica is a strong, charismatic warrior that pours the same tenacity and passion into the families she serves. Healthy Start is grateful to have her on our team and appreciate her allowing us to share her story. 🩷

Community members, healthcare professionals, advocates, families, and members of the Healthy Start team gathered for a p...
10/07/2026

Community members, healthcare professionals, advocates, families, and members of the Healthy Start team gathered for a powerful screening of The Ebony Canal, an award-winning documentary that explores Black maternal health and the disparities impacting Black mothers and infants. The event created space for reflection, education, and meaningful dialogue on advancing birth equity in our communities. 💜

Following the screening, attendees engaged in a dynamic panel discussion featuring Larissa Lane, a featured mother and advocate; Emmai Alaquiva, award-winning director of The Ebony Canal; Annetra Taylor, Certified Nurse Midwife at The Midwife Center; and La'Tasha D. Mayes for PA State Rep. District 24. Through personal stories, professional expertise, and policy perspectives, panelists emphasized the importance of equitable care, community advocacy, and systemic change in improving outcomes for Black families. 💓

The event left attendees informed, inspired, and motivated to continue supporting healthier futures for mothers, babies, and communities. 🫂💬

💬 What if one conversation could help break the stigma around menstrual health?Me Period is more than a documentary. It'...
10/05/2026

💬 What if one conversation could help break the stigma around menstrual health?

Me Period is more than a documentary. It's an opportunity to learn, reflect, and engage in honest conversations that impact women, girls, families, and communities every day.

Before joining us on October 22, watch the trailer and see why this film is sparking conversations nationwide: 🎥 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6eu6PWePfY8

Then reserve your seat for the Pittsburgh screening: 👉 https://meperiod.info/meperiod-pittsburgh-screening

Bring a friend. Bring a colleague. Bring your curiosity.

We're hiring a staff accountant! 📣This position is responsible for maintaining specific accounting processes and records...
10/01/2026

We're hiring a staff accountant! 📣

This position is responsible for maintaining specific accounting processes and records of the organization and assisting the accounting department with various related tasks. The Staff Accountant will serve all areas of the organization.

Learn more and apply today at bit.ly/hsicareers. 💼

Advocacy in action. 💜Healthy Start team members Brynnaiza Young, Ashli Hull, Yazmin Bennett-Kelly, Leslie Howze, and Mar...
09/25/2026

Advocacy in action. 💜

Healthy Start team members Brynnaiza Young, Ashli Hull, Yazmin Bennett-Kelly, Leslie Howze, and Mariah Peoples attended the 2026 Black Maternal Health Conference in Atlanta, GA (Sept. 10-12), joining advocates and leaders from across the country working to advance maternal health equity.

We were also honored to connect with Pennsylvania Black Maternal Health Caucus leaders State Representative La'Tasha D. Mayes and State Representative Gina H. Curry.

As a public health organization, Healthy Start understands that policy is a key driver of health. Through advocacy and training, we work to help create systems that better support moms, babies, and families.

🎬 Pittsburgh, this is a conversation you won't want to miss.Join us for a special screening of the award-winning documen...
09/25/2026

🎬 Pittsburgh, this is a conversation you won't want to miss.

Join us for a special screening of the award-winning documentary Me Period, followed by a powerful community discussion on women's health, menstrual health, education, and equity.

Healthy Start Pittsburgh is proud to partner with the Black Women's Health Imperative and The John Gordon Foundation to bring this important event to our community.

📅 October 22
📍 August Wilson African American Cultural Center
⏰ 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Community members, educators, healthcare professionals, advocates, parents, and changemakers are all encouraged to attend.

✨ Space is limited. Register today: https://meperiod.info/meperiod-pittsburgh-screening

🌸 Forever in Bloom: Rooted in Love 🌸Don't wait to register, Registration closes at 11:59PM TONIGHT!There is still time f...
09/24/2026

🌸 Forever in Bloom: Rooted in Love 🌸

Don't wait to register, Registration closes at 11:59PM TONIGHT!

There is still time for YOU to join us THIS Saturday for the 1st Annual Infant Mortality Awareness Community Luncheon, a day dedicated to remembrance, reflection, healing, and hope.

Together, we will honor the lives of babies gone too soon, uplift families, and strengthen our community through connection and support.

📅 September 26, 2026
⏰ 12 PM – 4 PM
📍 COhatch SouthSide Works, Pittsburgh, PA

✨ Complimentary buffet luncheon provided.
✨ Free event, registration required.

Scan the QR code or visit bit.ly/PBLUNCH to RSVP today.

💜 Because every baby remembered leaves a lasting impact.

This week, Ms. Toni Watkins, Jada Shirriel, Chaunda Cunningham and Shadena Higgins-Roberts—members of the Healthy Start ...
09/23/2026

This week, Ms. Toni Watkins, Jada Shirriel, Chaunda Cunningham and Shadena Higgins-Roberts—members of the Healthy Start Pittsburgh team—traveled to Washington, D.C. for the 2026 Healthy Start All-Grantee Meeting!

The annual gathering brings Healthy Start grantees from across the country together to connect, learn, share ideas, and strengthen the work happening in communities nationwide. This year’s meeting was especially meaningful as the Healthy Start Initiative celebrates 35 years of supporting healthier beginnings for families. 💜

We’re grateful for opportunities like this to learn alongside our national Healthy Start community and bring new ideas, connections, and energy back home to Pittsburgh.

💜 Staff Spotlight: Hailey Sutton 💜We are proud to recognize Hailey Sutton, Maternal Child Health Coordinator at Healthy ...
09/22/2026

💜 Staff Spotlight: Hailey Sutton 💜

We are proud to recognize Hailey Sutton, Maternal Child Health Coordinator at Healthy Start Inc. Pittsburgh, for representing the Center for Urban Breastfeeding (CUB) at the 30th Annual Breastfeeding Friendly Place Awards Event on August 14 during World Breastfeeding Month.

This community event brought together organizations, businesses, and advocates from across Allegheny County to connect pregnant and postpartum families with valuable breastfeeding and pumping resources.

Through her outreach efforts, Hailey shared information about CUB's free breastfeeding education and support services, connected families to resources, and strengthened partnerships with fellow breastfeeding advocates throughout the region.

Thank you, Hailey, for your dedication to supporting families and advancing our mission in the community! 🌟

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Pittsburgh, PA
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