This Just in from the Church Avenue Merchants Association
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CAMBA’s New Program for Prenatal and Perinatal Mothers, SPICE
September 18, 2008- Today CAMBA launched their new S.P.I.C.E. (Supportive Pre-conceptional Individuals through Cultural Cooking and Coping Essentials) program sponsored by the March of Dimes. The program provides nutrition counseling, exercise and relaxation techniques for 50 women of childbearing age living in Brooklyn.
S.P.I.C.E. is a five session course starting September 18, 2008 based in Flatbush Brooklyn. The course targets women of child bearing age who are thinking of having children, are prenatal or perinatal within the Brooklyn community while being conscious of cultural and language needs. It consists of instruction, mutual support and hands-on activities in three areas: nutrition, fitness and planning that including aerobics, relaxation techniques, healthy food choices, cooking and a support group.
According to the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Flatbush remains the fourth highest community in New York City in terms of pregnancy risk indicators as follows:
10.8% of births considered low-birthrate
10.2% of mothers receiving late or no prenatal care
An infant mortality rate of 12.3% per 1,000 live births
A birth rate for teenagers, age 15 through 19 of 45.6% per 1,000 births; and
A pregnancy rate of 126.2 per 1,000 pregnancies for this same age group.
CAMBA is an organization with a long track record of success in empowering underserved communities. With funding from the March of Dimes, and local partnerships, we will fill this gap of services by creating opportunity and learning for populations that have no other venue or access point.
Our goal is to reduce birth disparities for low income women and women of color who fail to obtain timely prenatal care, resulting in high-risk, pre-term deliveries of lowbirth babies.
ABOUT CAMBA
1720 Church Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11226 ▪ TEL (718) 287-2600 ▪ FAX (718) 287-0857 ▪ www.camba.org
Founded in 1977, CAMBA is one of Brooklyn’s largest community-based social service organizations, with an annual budget of approximately $65 million and a diverse staff of more than 1,200 employees. CAMBA annually provides services to 35,000 individuals and families in six core areas: Economic Development, Education and Youth Development, Family Support Services, Housing Services and Development, HIV/AIDS Services and Legal Services.
Contact: Pierette Imbriano
Director
Marketing & Communications
1720 Church Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11226
Phone: 718-287-2600 x292
PieretteI@camba.org
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HELP CAMBA BY BUYING AT AMAZON.COM. WHEN YOU MAKE A PURCHASE THROUGH HTTP://WWW.CAMBA.ORG, AMAZON.COM WILL DONATE UP TO 15% OF THE PURCHASE PRICE TO CAMBA. SO PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE, CLICK ON THE AMAZON ICON AND START SHOPPING. THANK YOU!
CAMBA is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. All voice telephone numbers on this document may be reached by persons using TTD/TTY equipment via the New York State relay number 1-800-662-1220.
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September 18, 2008- Today CAMBA launched their new S.P.I.C.E. (Supportive Pre-conceptional Individuals through Cultural Cooking and Coping Essentials) program sponsored by the March of Dimes. The program provides nutrition counseling, exercise and relaxation techniques for 50 women of childbearing age living in Brooklyn.
S.P.I.C.E. is a five session course starting September 18, 2008 based in Flatbush Brooklyn. The course targets women of child bearing age who are thinking of having children, are prenatal or perinatal within the Brooklyn community while being conscious of cultural and language needs. It consists of instruction, mutual support and hands-on activities in three areas: nutrition, fitness and planning that including aerobics, relaxation techniques, healthy food choices, cooking and a support group.
According to the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Flatbush remains the fourth highest community in New York City in terms of pregnancy risk indicators as follows:
10.8% of births considered low-birthrate
10.2% of mothers receiving late or no prenatal care
An infant mortality rate of 12.3% per 1,000 live births
A birth rate for teenagers, age 15 through 19 of 45.6% per 1,000 births; and
A pregnancy rate of 126.2 per 1,000 pregnancies for this same age group.
CAMBA is an organization with a long track record of success in empowering underserved communities. With funding from the March of Dimes, and local partnerships, we will fill this gap of services by creating opportunity and learning for populations that have no other venue or access point.
Our goal is to reduce birth disparities for low income women and women of color who fail to obtain timely prenatal care, resulting in high-risk, pre-term deliveries of lowbirth babies.
ABOUT CAMBA
1720 Church Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11226 ▪ TEL (718) 287-2600 ▪ FAX (718) 287-0857 ▪ www.camba.org
Founded in 1977, CAMBA is one of Brooklyn’s largest community-based social service organizations, with an annual budget of approximately $65 million and a diverse staff of more than 1,200 employees. CAMBA annually provides services to 35,000 individuals and families in six core areas: Economic Development, Education and Youth Development, Family Support Services, Housing Services and Development, HIV/AIDS Services and Legal Services.
Contact: Pierette Imbriano
Director
Marketing & Communications
1720 Church Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11226
Phone: 718-287-2600 x292
PieretteI@camba.org
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HELP CAMBA BY BUYING AT AMAZON.COM. WHEN YOU MAKE A PURCHASE THROUGH HTTP://WWW.CAMBA.ORG, AMAZON.COM WILL DONATE UP TO 15% OF THE PURCHASE PRICE TO CAMBA. SO PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE, CLICK ON THE AMAZON ICON AND START SHOPPING. THANK YOU!
CAMBA is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. All voice telephone numbers on this document may be reached by persons using TTD/TTY equipment via the New York State relay number 1-800-662-1220.
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