Gettingto1

about us


about Getting to 1

Getting to 1 is a free community initiative that connects pregnant people and families to health and social services and provides referrals to community resources.

 

We utilize data and work with community partners to address preterm births, low birth weight, and infant death in Lucas County, especially among our Black/African American families.

our mission

Our mission is to develop and promote initiatives that improve birth outcomes, especially among Black/African American families. 

 

We believe that every baby deserves to live a healthy life and that no family should have to experience the devastating loss of a child.

our team

TLCHD Maternal and Child Health services aim to improve the health of people of childbearing age, infants, children, and families by connecting essential resources and addressing challenges faced in accessing quality health care and leading healthier lives. We support healthy behaviors that improve overall well-being and address factors related to social determinants of health. Programs supported within the MCH division include home visitation and resource navigation services (Healthy Start, Ohio Equity Initiative, Pathways), and the Cribs for Kids program.

April Hille
RN, MSN, DNP

Maternal and Child Health Supervisor Lucas County Healthy Start

Kendra Kec
MPA

Director of Childhood Wellness

Jada Barnett

Certified Community Health Worker

Lucas County Healthy Start

Iman Sims-Beal

Community Health Worker

Lucas County Healthy Start
Ohio Equity Initiative

Yashika Bhoge

BS, MPH

Epidemiologist

Fetal Infant Mortality Review Coordinator

Ohio Equity Initiative

Greg Moore
MBA, PMP, REHS
Program Coordinator
Lucas County Healthy Start

Ellen Gaietto
MPH, CHES, CHW

Ohio Equity Initiative Program Coordinator

Getting to 1 Coalition Coordinator

Letcher Jones

Certified Community Health Worker

Lucas County Healthy Start

Vanessa Ladriye

BS, RMA

Health Educator
Lucas County Cribs 4 Kids
Early Childhood Safety Initiative

Tayler Lewis
MPH

Health Equity Coordinator

Ohio Equity Initiative

Jennifer Turk

Senior Clerk

Maternal Child Health