During Black History Month, we celebrate the many people who are committed to New Haven Healthy Start and to securing a strong Maternal and Child Health system in our community and beyond.

Learn more about these local champions and their outstanding work below #blackchampions4health:

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Black Champions For Health: Dr. Marcella Nunez-Smith ›

02.23.2017

Adult Primary Care Physician and Researcher at Yale Schools of Medicine and Public Health.

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Black Champions For Health: Whitney Woodhouse ›

02.22.2017

Former Care Coordinator for New Haven Healthy Start at Cornell Scott Hill Health Center.

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Black Champions For Health: Dr. Byron Kennedy ›

02.21.2017

Former Director of Health at the New Haven Health Department.

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Black Champions For Health: Sandra Grant ›

02.17.2017

New Haven Healthy Start advocate.

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Black Champions For Health: Tylon Ray ›

02.16.2017

Engineering and Science University Magnet School Graduate

Black Champions For Health: Barbara Tinney ›

02.15.2017

Former Executive Director of New Haven Family Alliance and an adjunct faculty member in the Southern Connecticut State University, Department of Social Work.