Program provides education, training, and technical assistance to birthing hospitals of the San Joaquin/Central Valley/Sierra Nevada Region, a nine-county area of California. The program promotes quality improvement activities to help hospitals enhance and strengthen their services to improve birth outcomes of mothers, babies, and families.
Program Goals
Assist the California Department of Public Health, Maternal and Child Health Branch (MCH) to ensure that pregnant women and newborns have access to appropriate levels of high-quality care
To provide for safe and effective treatment of women and their babies before, during and after delivery
To meet the needs of the infants at risk for neonatal complications
Reduce the incidence of maternal death due to obstetric complications
What We Do
Serve as facilitators in coordinating and supporting perinatal quality improvement within respective regions
Obtain and disseminate needs assessment and outcome data
Consult with individual facilities regarding perinatal programs and services
Collaborate with county and state maternal and child health departments, managed care plans, and other perinatal and professional groups and agencies on how best to meet the needs of the perinatal community
Develop methods, models and materials for use by perinatal providers
Create and support education programs to address the needs of high-risk mothers and infants in their regions
Represent their regions in regional and state task forces, and work with other perinatal regions and the state to respond to needs identified across the regions.
Program provides education, training, and technical assistance to birthing hospitals of the San Joaquin/Central Valley/Sierra Nevada Region, a nine-county area of California. The program promotes quality improvement activities to help hospitals enhance and strengthen their services to improve birth outcomes of mothers, babies, and families.
Program Goals
Assist the California Department of Public Health, Maternal and Child Health Branch (MCH) to ensure that pregnant women and newborns have access to appropriate levels of high-quality care
To provide for safe and effective treatment of women and their babies before, during and after delivery
To meet the needs of the infants at risk for neonatal complications
Reduce the incidence of maternal death due to obstetric complications
What We Do
Serve as facilitators in coordinating and supporting perinatal quality improvement within respective regions
Obtain and disseminate needs assessment and outcome data
Consult with individual facilities regarding perinatal programs and services
Collaborate with county and state maternal and child health departments, managed care plans, and other perinatal and professional groups and agencies on how best to meet the needs of the perinatal community
Develop methods, models and materials for use by perinatal providers
Create and support education programs to address the needs of high-risk mothers and infants in their regions
Represent their regions in regional and state task forces, and work with other perinatal regions and the state to respond to needs identified across the regions.
Created through funding from the California Department of Public Health – Tobacco Control Program, ReACT implements a tri-county tobacco control plan aimed at reducing and preventing tobacco use and decreasing exposure to secondhand smoke in the counties of Tulare, Kings, and Fresno.
Our Objectives
(1) Increasing youth and young adult participation in tobacco control efforts through authentic engagement in advocacy activities in the tri-county region
2) Assisting communities in the tricounty region through the adoption and implementation of public policies that:
a) restrict the sale and distribution of tobacco products, including electronic cigarettes, 1000 ft from schools and other youth sensitive areas,
b) eliminate the sale of all flavored and mentholated tobacco products or
c) eliminate the use of all tobacco products, including electronic cigarettes, in outdoor recreational areas, such as parks, skate parks, or trails
Funded by the California Department of Public Health,
California Tobacco Control Program, Contract No. 15-10228
Created through funding from the California Department of Public Health – Tobacco Control Program, ReACT implements a tri-county tobacco control plan aimed at reducing and preventing tobacco use and decreasing exposure to secondhand smoke in the counties of Tulare, Kings, and Fresno.
Our Objectives
(1) Increasing youth and young adult participation in tobacco control efforts through authentic engagement in advocacy activities in the tri-county region
2) Assisting communities in the tricounty region through the adoption and implementation of public policies that:
a) restrict the sale and distribution of tobacco products, including electronic cigarettes, 1000 ft from schools and other youth sensitive areas,
b) eliminate the sale of all flavored and mentholated tobacco products or
c) eliminate the use of all tobacco products, including electronic cigarettes, in outdoor recreational areas, such as parks, skate parks, or trails
Funded by the California Department of Public Health,
California Tobacco Control Program, Contract No. 15-10228
Created through funding from the California Department of Public Health – Tobacco Control Program, ReACT implements a tri-county tobacco control plan aimed at reducing and preventing tobacco use and decreasing exposure to secondhand smoke in the counties of Tulare, Kings, and Fresno.
Our Objectives
(1) Increasing youth and young adult participation in tobacco control efforts through authentic engagement in advocacy activities in the tri-county region
2) Assisting communities in the tricounty region through the adoption and implementation of public policies that:
a) restrict the sale and distribution of tobacco products, including electronic cigarettes, 1000 ft from schools and other youth sensitive areas,
b) eliminate the sale of all flavored and mentholated tobacco products or
c) eliminate the use of all tobacco products, including electronic cigarettes, in outdoor recreational areas, such as parks, skate parks, or trails
Funded by the California Department of Public Health,
California Tobacco Control Program, Contract No. 15-10228
Created through funding from the California Department of Public Health – Tobacco Control Program, ReACT implements a tri-county tobacco control plan aimed at reducing and preventing tobacco use and decreasing exposure to secondhand smoke in the counties of Tulare, Kings, and Fresno.
Our Objectives
(1) Increasing youth and young adult participation in tobacco control efforts through authentic engagement in advocacy activities in the tri-county region
2) Assisting communities in the tricounty region through the adoption and implementation of public policies that:
a) restrict the sale and distribution of tobacco products, including electronic cigarettes, 1000 ft from schools and other youth sensitive areas,
b) eliminate the sale of all flavored and mentholated tobacco products or
c) eliminate the use of all tobacco products, including electronic cigarettes, in outdoor recreational areas, such as parks, skate parks, or trails
Funded by the California Department of Public Health,
California Tobacco Control Program, Contract No. 15-10228
The REACT I HRT U youth coalition, which stands for Improving Health by Reducing Tobacco Use, was established through the REACT Program to ensure students have an opportunity to take the lead and create meaningful change in their communities in tobacco control efforts. I HRT U coalition members will be provided with fun, innovative training on public speaking, working with elected officials, tobacco prevention, policy/advocacy work, leadership skills, data collection, and social norm change. Using these skills, I HRT U members will be assisted in planning and organizing their own tobacco control efforts in their respective communities on the issues of tobacco-free outdoor recreation areas and/or zoning and density of tobacco retailers.
QUALIFICATIONS | All youth members must be:
13-18 years old
Be able to attend meetings as needed
Attend high school and have regular attendance
Able to work as a team
INCENTIVES TO PARTICIPATE
By participating, youth will receive:
Leadership training
Incentives during meetings including REACT promotional gear and snacks
Opportunity to attend the Youth Leadership Summit at the end of the year
Letters of recommendation for university applications or employment
End-of-the-Year activities or incentives
Mentoring and Coaching by REACT staff
Responsibilities
Coalition Member’s responsibilities include:
Attend weekly meetings and events
Participate in trainings
Attend 75% of meetings
At least once a year present with staff or peers to local community organizations, city council members, city staff, or state legislators
