Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition of Broward Co.
Board President-Elect
Barbara Edinger  

Board Member Spotlight
Barbara Edinger, President-Elect

As the National Business Retention Manger for Ryder Systems, Inc, Barbara brings the same passion and dedication in helping HMHB’s clients reach their potential as she has continually proved professionally with Ryder, for nearly 40 years.
 
Although one of the newest members of our Board, Barbara has jumped in as an active part of our organization and is currently assisting with corporate sponsorships for the Mothers Day Luncheon in May. 
 
“As I have participated in events, completed my orientation to learn about the various programs and their success rates, I became energized to be a part of the team! I look at it as an opportunity to use my personal and professional skills and relationships to make a positive contribution to the Staff, Board of Directors and community,” Barbara commented
 
When not working or volunteering in the community, Barbara enjoys relaxing at her home in Davie with her husband, working out and traveling when possible to visit their three daughters, son, and six grandchildren aged 14 to 5 months scattered within and out of the state!

Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies of Broward County is pleased to announce the 2011 Honorees we will recognize at the 19th Annual  Mother's Day Luncheon on Friday, May 6.

Each honorees was selected from the dozens of nominations received for displaying the exceptional qualities of parenthood, and sacrifice for children, in their personal and professional lives.

The 2011 Outstanding Mothers of the Year include:
Beth Besner, Susan Farver, Elise Gates, Pauline Grant, Candy Norton, Joanna Sheinberg and Amy Stolberg

The 2011 Outstanding Father of the Year: Dr. Eric Stelnicki
The 2011 Outstanding Grandmother of the Year: Jackie Merck
The 2011 Guardian Angels:  Dwight and Dinah Stephenson

For information, please call
  Fetal & Infant Mortality Program Manager,  Sandra Despagne at 954.765.0550 x 344

Program Spotlight: Healing Your Heart
HMHB Bereavement Support Group  

In the article ‘When Babies Die, Dads Often Suffer in Silence’ [January 17, 2011, Sun-Sentinel] columnist Nicole Brochu wrote about the isolation fathers often feel after the loss of a child. While there is no specific process, or right way to handle grief, there are healthy and effective ways to cope.

Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies of Broward County is proud to be one of many agencies nationwide heeding the call to provide support through a  monthly Healing Your Heart Bereavement Support Group in collaboration with Memorial Healthcare System

To read the follow up article we submitted (scheduled to print next week) to the Sun-Sentinel, and learn more about the Healing Your Heart program, please visit our Facebook Page

The Gift That Keeps on Giving
Shop the HMHB Online Mall for all your Valentine's Day gifts

At Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition of Broward County we know the greatest gift one can receive is the gift of a healthy child. Unfortunately, many expectant mothers don't get this opportunity as, on average, more than 300 families each year experience the loss of their infant child. Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies is committed to changing this in the hopes that a parent or caregiver does not have to experience the pain of losing a child. You too can make a difference.

• chocolates
• flowers
• perfume
• clothing
• and more!

• Diapers, Baby Food, Wipes
• Personal Hygeine Items
• Oral Health Products
• Healthy Foods/ Snacks
• Household Cleaning
• Paper Products

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Recipe of the Month: Red & Green Bell Pepper Bites
A Super Heart Healthy Snack for your Super Bowl Party   

For this recipe and others visit our Facebook Page at Facebook.com/HMHBBroward