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Garden Park Medical Center - Excel By 5
Initially funded by Chevron, Garden Park Medical Center’s Excel by 5 is an innovative community awareness program that asks communities across Mississippi to study how well they support children under five and their families. The program identifies gaps in community resources, encourages community collaboration and volunteerism, promotes economic development and addresses children’s needs with regard to education, health care, safety and childcare. The program does not offer direct services but builds the understanding of parents, grandparents and caregivers of young children about the needs of children from birth to age five.
What is it?
Initially funded by Chevron, Garden Park Medical Center’s Excel by 5 is an innovative community awareness program that asks communities across Mississippi to study how well they support children under five and their families. The program identifies gaps in community resources, encourages community collaboration and volunteerism, promotes economic development and addresses children’s needs with regard to education, health care, safety and childcare. The program does not offer direct services but builds the understanding of parents, grandparents and caregivers of young children about the needs of children from birth to age five.
Who is it for?
Children and families across Mississippi.
Why do they do it?
By having early developmental needs addressed, children in Mississippi’s communities are healthier and better prepared to begin their formal education at age five.
Impact
The program has helped hundreds of families with young children through resources provided in its community certification process, health fairs, education and awareness initiatives.
Contact: Angela Juzang
Director, Marketing & Business Development
Telephone: 228-575-7110
E-mail: angela.juzang@hcahealthcare.com
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