BABY ME – Tobacco Free Program An Evidence-Based Effort to Impact Prenatal Smoking Rates in Indiana August 19, 2014
Save the BABIES! 1.The NEED 2.The PROGRAM 3.The Partnerships … …It’s WORKING Indiana BABY & ME – Tobacco Free Program
Indiana , Prenatal Smoking Percentages In 2012, 16.5 % of women in Indiana reported smoking during their pregnancy. (Two times higher - National average) Smoking Rates: Hoosier women % Women on Medicaid - 27%. Source: Indiana State Department of Health, Maternal & Child Health Epidemiology Division
Source: Indiana State Department of Health, Maternal & Child Health Epidemiology Division [ June 30, 2014 ] United States Original: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National Center for Health Statistics Indiana Original Source: Indiana State Department of Health, PHPC, ERC, Data Analysis Team
Smoking During Pregnancy Increases Premature births Low-birth rates Placental abruptions & stillbirths Risks of SIDS Reduces Blood flow and oxygen to baby Risk of future health and behavioral problems
BABY & ME – Tobacco Free Program Evidenced-Based Prenatal/Postpartum Program Researched from 2006 – 2009 NY State Dept. of Health 2011 Results, 70% + quit rate, at 6 months postpartum Core Program Components: Provides 4 prenatal sessions 12 Monthly postpartum visits Provides FREE Diapers, 12 months Postpartum Tested at every visit
Indiana’s Program Oct 2013 – Sept 2014: Enroll 300 Women Enrollment goal met: April 2014 Quit rate of 70% (as of June 2014) Oct 2014 – Expansion to include partners 8
Local Program: Union Hospital, Terre Haute Inter-Professional approach Outreach to other clinics Partnership with surrounding counties Carrie Evans, Coordinator Baby and Me - Tobacco Free Program Union Hospital Family Medicine 1530 N. 7th St., Suite 200 Terre Haute, IN
Inter-Professional Approach Faculty and Resident Doctors Behavioral Health Specialists Pharmacist Radiologist Social Workers
Outreach to Other Clinics Able to see clients from any OB practice Use of fax referral and word of mouth
Partnership In Surrounding Counties Subcontracting with agencies in: Parke/Vermillion Counties – Vermillion – Parke Community Health Center Chances and Services for Youth (Also able to reach Montgomery County) Owen County - New Beginnings Pregnancy Resource Center
First Year Success! 78 Women Enrolled 56% Quit 11% Reduced 64 Vouchers given to 22 women
Indiana’s Future Anthem BlueCross Blue Shield 4 additional locations 300 additional women served. ISDH Data support & advisor March of Dimes Promotion & training CVS/Caremark Voucher processing 14
For more information: Indiana Dept HS Carolyn Runge, MPH, IBCLC Maternal Health Administrator MCH Division, ISDH BABY & ME – Tobacco Free Program Laurie Adams, Executive Director