Healthy Start Coalition of Pasco

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Healthy Start Coalition of Pasco Infant and maternal health agency

Our mission is to establish, promote, enhance and advocate for a maternal and child healthcare system that all women, infants and children up to three years of age have access to prenatal care and other services that promote healthy growth and development

10/29/2026
10/29/2026
10 Easy Things You Can Do to Keep Kids Safe on HalloweenChildren are twice as likely to be hit by a car and killed on Ha...
10/26/2026

10 Easy Things You Can Do to Keep Kids Safe on Halloween

Children are twice as likely to be hit by a car and killed on Halloween than on any other day.

Washington, D.C. – Halloween can be one of the most fun nights of the year for children across America, but for parents, it can be the most nerve-wracking as well. On average, twice as many kids are killed while walking on Halloween than on any other day of the year.

By taking just a few simple precautions, kids, parents and drivers can make the night fun and safe.

Tips for a Happy (and Safe) Halloween

Safe costumes:
Decorate costumes and bags with reflective tape or stickers and, if possible, choose light colored clothing.
Masks can obstruct a child’s vision, so choose non-toxic face paint and make-up whenever possible.

Have children carry glow sticks or flashlights so they can see better, as well as be seen by drivers.
Safe walking:

Stay alert -
Watch out for cars that are turning or backing up and don’t dart out into the street or cross in between parked cars.
Walk on sidewalks or paths. If there are no sidewalks, walk facing traffic as far to the left as possible.

Put electronic devices down and keep heads up and walk, don’t run, across the street.
It’s best to cross the street safely at corners. And always look left, right and left again when crossing and keep looking as you cross.
Safe driving:

Slow down in residential neighborhoods. Remember that popular trick-or-treating hours are 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Be especially alert and take extra time to look for kids at intersections, on medians and on curbs. Children are excited on Halloween and may move in unpredictable ways.

Reduce any distractions inside your car, such as talking on the phone or eating, so you can concentrate on the road and your surroundings.

https://www.safekids.org/search?search_api_views_fulltext=halloween

Light Up HalloweenWe want Halloween to be scary for all the right reasons. That’s why it’s so important for all our litt...
10/26/2026

Light Up Halloween

We want Halloween to be scary for all the right reasons. That’s why it’s so important for all our little monsters to wear reflective clothing or carry a flashlight, glow stick, or reflective bag. But don’t take it from us, here’s a group of funky dancing kids who show us it’s fun to be seen on Halloween.
https://www.safekids.org/video/light-halloween

Provider and Patient Conversations for Safe Cribs for Kids® National Infant Safe Sleep InitiativeThe SUID Prevention Pro...
09/23/2026

Provider and Patient Conversations for Safe Cribs for Kids® National Infant Safe Sleep Initiative

The SUID Prevention Program Provider and Patient Conversations for Safe Sleep video series is designed to improve provider patient communication and education regarding infant sleep challenges.

The purpose is to help pediatricians develop collaborative counseling skills around safe infant sleep. During pediatrician well-visits, providers can be approached by families with unanticipated questions regarding infant sleep.

These videos demonstrate how pediatricians can respond to families and caregivers in a culturally sensitive, informative, and non-judgmental way to reinforce the critical message of practicing safe infant sleep.

https://www.aap.org/en/patient-care/safe-sleep/provider-and-
patient-conversations-for-safe-sleep/
https://www.aap.org/

Please give them a quick call ahead of time to confirm their current resources and availability.
09/23/2026

Please give them a quick call ahead of time to confirm their current resources and availability.

Planning for PregnancyLearn what you can do to plan for pregnancy and increase the chances of having a healthy pregnancy...
09/23/2026

Planning for Pregnancy
Learn what you can do to plan for pregnancy and increase the chances of having a healthy pregnancy.

During Pregnancy
Resources and links to topics of interest during pregnancy.

After the Baby Arrives
Resources and links to topics of interest for after the baby is born

Avoiding Pregnancy
Resources on how to avoid pregnancy.

Pregnancy is an exciting time and big life change. Learn what you can do to plan and stay healthy.

Address

7241 Little Road
New Port Richey, FL
34654

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+17278417888

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