Buffalo Prenatal Perinatal Network- BPPN

Congratulations to Eunice and Chevelle for being selected as BPPN Employees in 2021. BPPN is grateful to these two amazing and dedicated women! #bfloprental #bflobppn #bflohomevisiting #bflochwp #employeespotlight

Check out this event titled "Black Power Black Wellness" happening virtually on Feb. 17th at 5:30pm, all details are below. #BlackHistoryMonth #blackwellness

Thank you @BuffaloRotary for the generous $7,500 donation to BPPN. We will put this donation to good use for our program families. #bflobppn #bflofamilies #rotaryclub #donationsappreciated #bfloprental

Learn more about this study for fathers or male caregivers of a child 3-6 years old. The father and child will participate together. The study will be in-person only, once a week for (8) weeks. Get more information and find the interest form by using this link go.fiu.edu/fathers or calling 716-359-7500. #fatherhood #bflodads

High blood pressure is often called the "silent killer" because you can’t generally feel if you have it. But you may have warning signs that you write off as stress. Get it checked at least once a year! https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/hypertension @TheHeartTruth

Reminder: Our ECDOH COVID-19 Information Line hours have changed as of today. Going forward, it will be open weekdays, 8:30am-4:30pm. Call (716) 858-2929 with general COVID-19 Qs, COVID-19 tests at an ECDOH site, COVID-19 vax appts, Excelsior Pass issues.

The safety of our BPPN staff is vitally important. Each staff member recently received a pair of traction tread cleats to wear over their shoes to prevent slips and falls in the snow and ice. Walking like a penguin does help too! Stay safe out there. #bflobppn #BfloPrenatal #safetyfirst #WinterSafety #bflochwp #bflohomevisiting #bflodads

Please Save the Date for BPPN's 18th Annual Great Baby Beginnings event on July 21st from 6:30-7:30pm via Zoom. Our MC is Buffalo's Claudine Ewing WGRZ Reporter & Weekend Anchor. It will be a fun virtual event celebrating BPPN programs and successes along with honoring a few exceptional caregivers in our community. Our event will include an on-line auction and raffles. More details will be revealed soon! #bflobppn #virtualacution #bflodads #bflohomevisiting #bflochwp #WGRZ

Happy National Women’s Health Week!!! Welcome to a week focused on slowing down and turning in, protecting your mind and strengthening your body. https://go.usa.gov/xvkPq #NWHW #OWH30

WIC Diaper Day has a new location on May 13th from 11am-1pm. The May 13th Diaper Day is now at Kenmore WIC Office, 3370 Delaware Ave, Kenmore. Please spread the word. All are welcome. Questions call the WIC office at 716-218-1484. #diaperdays #bflobabies

The Buffalo Fatherhood Initiative of BPPN empowers fathers and father figures with the tools and resources needed to become better fathers for children, women, and the community. Please consider supporting our 2021 Virtual Fatherhood Campaign running now thru June 30th, 2021. i. TEXT: InvestingDads to 76278 ii. https://InvestingDads.givesmart.com #bflobppn #bflodads #bflobabies

Help us celebrate our 2nd cohort of Nurturing Fathers graduates this year in partnership with BPS Strong Community School Highgate Heights #80 on June 12th from 10am-12:30pm virtually. Dads register for free by scanning the QR Code in the flyer below or click: https://bit.ly/3bjt94y #bflobppn #bflodads #CelebrateFather #sayyesbuffalo #nurturingfathers #buffalopublicschools #NorthWestBuffaloCommunityCenter

The next virtual call for males to discuss maternal and infant health matters is on May 13th from 6-7:30pm. #bflodads #investindads #infanthealth #maternalhealth

Julie Szumigala-Farkash, MD, FACOG, Medical Director Kaleida Health Outpatient OB/GYN and LuAnne Brown, RN, Executive Director of Buffalo Prenatal Perinatal Network (BPPN) discusses the physical and mental changes women experience during pregnancy in this article in @BuffaoHealthyLiving. #bflobppn #bflobabies

Today is the FINAL DAY to apply for The COVID Rent Relief Program. Previous applicants do not have to reapply. Applications available on HCR's website: https://hcr.ny.gov/rrp OR by calling 1-833-499-0318.

Thank you to BlueCross BlueShield of WNY for granting BPPN a Blue Fund grant! We are honored to have the support and partnership of BlueCross BlueShield of WNY. #bflobppn #bluecrossblueshieldwny

February is Black History Month. Black Family: Representation, Identity and Diversity explores the African diaspora, and the spread of Black families across the United States. READ MORE: Black History Milestones- http://bit.ly/2L653jY #blackhistorymonth

A special thank you to Paul Hogan, Executive Vice President of the John R. Oishei Foundation, for being a champion of BPPN's Responsible Fatherhood Initiative. We also congratulate Paul on his upcoming retirement and thank him for all his efforts in supporting not for profit organizations such as BPPN in WNY since 2001. #bflobppn #oisheifoundation

If you recently had a baby and think you are experiencing symptoms of depression, use this printable checklist to help you and your provider talk about your experiences: https://bit.ly/382hOUg #PPD

BPPN is grateful to the Rotary Club of Buffalo for their generous donation of $5,000. #bflobppn #bflobabies #bflodads #bflohealthyfamilies #bflochwp #buffalorotary

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Tickets are on sale for our 2nd Annual Meat Raffle, which will be virtual this year on November 17th at 7pm. Please support healthy and happy babies, kids, moms & dads by buying a ticket! You do not need to attend the live virtual event to win. Buy tix: https://igfn.us/form/AJtOhg #bflobppn #bflobabies #bflodads #bflochwp #bflohealtyfamilies *Please share post!

BPPN is thrilled & grateful to be one of six organizations to receive a much-needed donation from the Rotary Club of Buffalo and its foundation Buffalo Rotary Foundation, Inc. to assist with the extra needs in the community due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Thank you Rotary Club of Buffalo & Buffalo Rotary Foundation Inc. for this generous support! Read the full story below: http://bit.ly/3cer9vO #bflobppn #bflobabies #bflodads #bflohealthyfamilies #bflochwp #buffalorotary Niagara Frontier Publications

Thank you to our Virtual BPPN Meat Raffle "Select" sponsor Ruth’s Quilts!! Ruth creates beautiful handmade quilts! If you are interested please contact her at [email protected]. Buy Virtual Meat Raffle tickets by 11/15: https://igfn.us/form/AJtOhg or text BPPN to 41444. Meats from Pellicano’s Marketplace Raffles include: 5 cu.ft freezer w/meat, gift baskets, wine & liquor, gift baskets, gift cards & more..... Live event at www.artyparty716.com & FaceBook. You do not have to watch to win. #bflobppn #virtualmeatraffle See more

@NYGovCuomo @melissadderosa NYS has long supported and invested in voluntary maternal, infant, and early childhood home visiting programs. Home visitors support survivors of domestic violence and can connect them to services. #HomeVisitingfortheHolidays #bflobppn #GovernorAndrewCuomo

BPPN's Sherrell McLean, LMSW, CLC speaks on the Community Health Worker (CHW) panel for the NYS Perinatal Association conference on the role of the CHW in caring for the mother, baby, & dad in the 4th trimester. #bflobppn #bflobabies #bflochw #bflodads

Wishing everyone a peaceful and happy holiday season from the BPPN Staff and Board of Directors! #bflobppn #bflobabies

Enjoy this heavenly story about a BPPN family that received beds for their kids from Sleep in Heavenly Peace. https://www.wivb.com//sleep-in-heavenly-peace-delivers-10/

Parents of children in diapers, your help is needed. Please take a few minutes to fill out this survey http://bit.ly/ErieCountyDiapers Thanks! #bflobabies

We are grateful to our Virtual Meat Raffle "Choice Sponsor" Blount Consulting Solutions, LLC. www.blountcs.com in helping BPPN underwrite this event. Please buy a ticket to our Virtual Meat Raffle at https://bit.ly/3mlSMFa or by texting BPPN to 41444. Cost for all spins, bonuses & raffles $50 or $90 for two tickets. #bflobppn #bflobabies #virtualmeatraffle

Please keep vigilant! Wash hands often as well as maintain 6-feet of social distancing and wear a mask/covering when in public and when you are with people that you don't live with. Wishing all safety and good health! #bflobppn

We are thrilled and thankful to have The Children's Hospital of Buffalo Foundation & John R. Oishei Children's Hospital as our "Grade A Prime" Sponsor for our November 17th Virtual Meat Raffle. Tickets are still on sale for $50 or $90 for two tickets at https://bit.ly/3mlSMFa or text BPPN to 41444. More info: www.bppn.org. The Children's Hospital of Buffalo Foundation Oishei Children's Hospital #bflobabies#bflobppn #virtualmeatraffle

Voluntary home visiting programs deliver services and support to families from early in pregnancy through the first few years of a child’s life. Please prioritize home visiting & restore &/or maintain $ @NYGovCuomo @melissadderosa Buffalo Prenatal Perinatal Network #HomeVisitingfortheHolidays #bflobppn

There's a maternal and infant health care crisis in America, but prevention and treatment can save lives. Tell your elected officials to fight for #BlanketChange on behalf of all moms and babies at blanketchange.org #bflobabies #bflobppn

Congrats to our Halloween Meat Raffle ticket winner Amy Ciccarelli on wining the $30 gift card to The Anchor Bar. Virtual Meat raffle tickets are still on sale!! Live event is Nov. 17th at 7pm, you do not need to watch to win. $50 for one ticket or $90 for two tickets, which includes 12 rounds of meats, bonus rounds, raffles and 50/50 cash raffle. Buy tickets: bit.ly/3mlSMFa or text BPPN to 41444. Thanks and good luck! #bflobabies #bflobppn

Please don't forget to turn back your clocks tonight and test your smoke & carbon monoxide alarms and change the batteries!! #turnandtest #bflobppn #bflobabies

Trick or treat!!?? It's full of possible treats when you buy your BPPN virtual Meat raffle ticket. Buy a ticket on Halloween Eve or Halloween and you will be entered to win a $30 gift card to Anchor Bar. Good luck

Happy Halloween from the BPPN staff! Hoping everyone gets some treats.#bflobppn

We are grateful for the furniture donation from Terry Kelly. BPPN staff were able to deliver to one of our Buffalo Home Visiting families. BPPN welcomes furniture donations, please call the office at 884-6711 if you have a donation. #bflohealtyfamilies #bflobppn #bflobabies

Thanks to a partnership with Heart of the City, BPPN was able to help one of our MICHC families get this great apartment yesterday. Wishing this family the best in their new home! #bflobppn #bflochwp #bflobabies Heart of the City Neighborhoods, Inc.

Congratulations to Engaging Father of the Month Kenya Hobbs. Hear Kenya talk about "the genius in your children" in his interview. To learn more about BPPN's Nurturing Fathers program visit: http://bit.ly/2m5vXM4 #bflobppn #bflodads #dadsmatter... https://youtu.be/s6stvHxTp7c