By: Charlie Caswell, CEO 3V Leader

I know many of you are asking.What is a 3V father? Well I am glad you asked. A 3V father is a father who is Visible, Vocal, and Valuable to his family and community. A 3V father is one who understands the need to be a provider for his family and faithful to his mate. A 3V father is one who spends time with his children, training them up in the way they should go. A 3V father is one who loves his neighbors and cares for his community by spending time volunteering and giving back.

“Mama, I Don’t Feel Good”

By: Juanita White

Community Building Manager, Binghampton Development Corporation

I work in Binghampton. It is in the heart of the city. Close to the zoo. The Children’s Museum is nearby. The Green Line, a walking and biking trail, runs right through it. Cars drive down Tillman, the heart of Binghampton, as people come into the city from the suburbs or as they leave the city for them. It is an interesting place. Until the bullets ring out.

Breastfeeding is good for babies, and helps prevent infant deaths

David Sweat, MPH

Chief of Epidemiology and Infectious Disease Control

Shelby County Health Department

In Epidemiology, we study patterns of disease and health in populations, and we try to answer questions about what causes the patterns in the first place. Who gets diseases? Who lives longer, and who dies too young? Why do the patterns and trends of health in a given place look the way they do?

Allison Stiles, M.D., FAAP

Pediatrics, Internal Medicine, Breastfeeding Medicine

Chair, Shelby County Breastfeeding Coalition

www.shelbycountybreastfeeding.org

Yvonne Madlock

Director, Shelby County Health Department

After 20 years in this role, today is my last day of service as the Director of the Shelby County Health Department.

I want to take this opportunity to share several thoughts related to infant mortality reduction and community health improvement.

Shine Bright like a BF STAR: Benefits of Social Support of Breastfeeding

By: Shenika Holmes, Public Health Intern (BF STARS)

Shelby County Health Department

Hi, my name is Shenika Holmes, and I am a proud supporter of breastfeeding!

How many children do I have? Zero.

Am I expecting? No.

Campaigning for a Healthy Baby- Join the Campaign

Lenae C. Yancy, MPH

Shelby County Health Department, Community Health Bureau

Becoming a mother is a big responsibility!

Tuberculosis Disease Could Be

Silently Killing Your Kid(s)

Ashley Ross, MPH

Public Health Coordinator – TB Outreach

Shelby County Health Department

Sandra Allen, Director

Le Bonheur Center for Children and Parents

Early Success Coalition

“Early childhood is both the most critical and the most vulnerable time in any child’s development. In the first few years, the tone for intellectual, emotional and moral growth is set. We cannot fail children in these early years” (Brazelton & Greenspan, 2000, p. x)

Written by: C. Denise Richardson, Healthy Shelby Volunteer

Co-Written by: Victoria Williamson, Healthy Shelby Program Coordinator

Twenty-five years ago this fall, young mother C. Denise Richardson put her baby daughter to bed for the last time. The seemingly healthy 10-week-old infant didn’t wake up the next morning.