Start More Infants Living Equally Healthy (AAHP)
Also Known As: S.M.I.L.E. SMILE
The SMILE (Start More Infants Living Equally healthy) program was developed in 1999 to address the disparity in infant mortality in the African American population of Montgomery County, Maryland. This special program consists of nurse case managers with experience in maternity and newborn nursing who provide one-on-one home visitation services to fully support the needs of the pregnant/parenting mother. AAHP is committed to giving African American children the healthy start they deserve.In the fall and spring SMILE offers childbirth and breastfeeding classes for expectant parents.
Organization:
Office of Community Affairs - DHHS
Languages Available:
English - French, Amharic
Intake and Eligibility:
African American mothers residing in Montgomery County
- Montgomery County
Contact Info:
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Business Line:
- AAHP
- 240-777-1833
- Website:
Locations
Colesville Center14015 New Hampshire Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20904
Hours of Operation:
Note: By appointment only
- Mon: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Tue: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Wed: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Thu: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Fri: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Hours of Services:
M Tu Wed Thu Fri- Mon
- 8:30 - 5
- Tue
- 8:30 - 5
- Wed
- 8:30 - 5
- Fri
- 8:30 - 5
- Sat
- 8:30 - 5
- Sun
- 8:30 - 5
