Health begins here: Giving at-risk moms, babies a strong start

Written by Reporter Staff

September 25, 2013
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Moms spend nine months caring for their unborn children, but they don't always look after themselves. UAB's Strong Start initiative helps them handle challenges affecting their families' health, including substance abuse, diet, depression and more. Take a closer look at the program aiming to change two lives at once in UAB Magazine.

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