[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 109 (Tuesday, July 14, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1065]
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                       RECOGNIZING MOMS2B PROGRAM

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                           HON. STEVE STIVERS

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 14, 2015

  Mr. STIVERS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Moms2B 
program in Columbus, Ohio for receiving the Supporting the Safety Net 
Award from the Association of Community Affiliated Plans (ACAP). The 
award was given at the 2015 ACAP CEO Summit. ACAP works with not-for-
profit Safety Net Health Plans in their efforts to improve the health 
of lower-income and vulnerable populations.
  Moms2B was founded in 2010 and began as a 10-week nutrition course. 
The program has now grown into a multidisciplinary program with a 
variety of healthcare professionals serving the neighborhoods of 
Columbus.
  The program is designed to address maternal and infant health issues 
in low-income communities with high rates of infant mortality. 
Specifically, there is a focus on helping pregnant women deliver full 
term, healthy babies. Moms2B also partners with a variety of 
organizations, including the American Red Cross, The Mid-Ohio Food 
Bank, the Ohio State University Outreach and Engagement, and many 
others in an effort to improve their outreach and care to the families 
in Central Ohio.
  Moms2B has enrolled more than 350 women into the program, and has 
seen great success in its short time in operation. Through August 2013, 
program participants had a 50 percent reduction in low birth weight 
babies compared to the Medicaid expected number.
  Winning the ACAP Supporting Safety Net Award is a true testament to 
the incredible impact Moms2B has had on families in Central Ohio. On 
behalf of the people of Ohio's 15th Congressional District, I thank 
Moms2B for all they do for our community and wish them continued 
success in the future.

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