Molina Healthcare, Family Focus Aurora to hold community baby shower for families in need

To promote the importance of prenatal and postpartum care, Molina is teaming up with Family Focus Aurora to host a community baby shower for new and expecting mothers. The event will provide attendees with health education and Molina will provide each attendee with a Molina bag filled with baby items, while supplies last. Additionally, attendees at the event will have the chance to participate in a raffle to win a free car seat.

All giveaways will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. The event is free and open to the public.

It will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10, at St. Augustine College, 841 N. Lake St., Aurora.

For more information or questions, interested attendees may email staci.diggs-spence@molinahealthcare.com or call (773) 241-9873.

The U.S. maternal and infant mortality rate has been rising, especially for women and babies of color. According to a state review found African-American women in Illinois are six times more likely to die of pregnancy-related complications than white women. About 72 percent of Illinois' pregnancy-related deaths were preventable. By providing education on the importance of prenatal and postpartum care. Molina hopes to support health pregnancies for both mothers and their babies and connect them with important resources.

Since 2013, Molina Healthcare of Illinois has been providing government-funded, quality health care to low-income individuals. As of June 30, 2019, the company serves approximately 226,000 members through Medicaid and Medicare-Medicaid programs across the state. For more information, visit MolinaHealthcare.com and connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.