Healthy Start Coalition of Hillsborough County

Our PEDI/PRISM Clinic team recently attended the EMBER Convening 2026 held by University Health Behavioral Health earlier this month, joining providers and community partners committed to supporting families impacted by substance use and perinatal mental health challenges.

We’re especially proud of Dr. Wright for presenting during the convening and Dr. Kendle for serving on a panel discussion, helping lead important conversations around compassionate, integrated care for mothers, babies and families.

Today, we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. 🇺🇸

Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day.

A huge thank you to Pam Jeffre for leading an inspiring Compassion Resilience training for our Coalition team today. Your wisdom, encouragement, and commitment to supporting those who serve families and communities left a lasting impact.

Caring for others starts with caring for ourselves, too. Thank you for helping pour back into the hearts behind the work. ✨

Parents are urged to stop using the monitors and contact the company for a new one. Tap the link in the first comment to learn more. ⬇️

Did you know that Sunshine Health Medicaid members may qualify for FREE swim lessons through the YMCA? Families can redeem swim vouchers at the Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA to help little ones build confidence, safety skills, and fun memories in the water this summer.

Water safety is more than a lesson. It’s protection, prevention, and peace of mind for growing families.

Contact Sunshine Health Member Services or your local Tampa YMCA to learn more and check eligibility today! 🌊

https://www.tampaymca.org/programs/swim-programs/swim-lessons

Did you know it is Maternal Mental Health Month?

At our recent Community Meeting, Dr. Deborah Knudson Gonzalez (Dr. KG) shared insights on postpartum depression, perinatal anxiety, reducing stigma, and the importance of connecting families to compassionate support and care.

Maternal mental health matters, and every parent deserves to feel seen, supported, and safe seeking help.

Read more here 👉

Breaking the Silence Around Maternal Mental Health Maternal mental health conversations must move beyond stigma and into support, education, and action. During the Healthy Start Coalition of Hillsborough County’s recent Community Meeting, Dr. Deborah Knudson Gonzalez (Dr. KG) discussed postpartum depression, perinatal anxiety, substance use, expan...