The Stark County THRIVE Collaborative Organizational Chart shows the project relationship between funders, supporters, referring agencies, care coordinating agencies, Stark County THRIVE Pathways HUB, funded partners and the community.

How it Works: Stark County THRIVE Pathways HUB

Infant Mortality Facts: 2017 vs 2018

• Canton City Public Health THRIVE Program
• SARTA
• Certified Community Health Workers
• Program Participants

Peer-reviewed research shows the Pathways HUB model is an effective intervention that reduces duplication in services and can have, up to, a 236% return-on-investment for communities. (link) 

To reduce the overall infant mortality rate in Stark County, Canton City Public Health will: 

• Establish a marketing committee - On Hold
• Review existing Pathways HUB materials - Completed
• Identify and contract vendor - On Hold
• Design, approve and produce materials - Completed
• Coordinate with SARTA, local radio and TV stations and print media for release of information - On Hold
• Participate in outreach activities in targeted zip codes - Completed
• Identify “champions” who have received services from CHWs/HUB who can engage other pregnant women with focus on Black/African American women - On Hold
• Expand engagement with obstetricians for referrals.- On Hold
• Daily monitoring of caseloads - Ongoing
• Monthly meetings between HUB Coordinator, CHWs, and CCA Supervisors - Ongoing
• Feedback from client - On Hold

Evaluator, Dr. Peter Leahy and Dr. Lynn Falletta will analyze de-identified data of clients receiving services through Canton Stark County THRIVE Pathways Community HUB.  Data will be presented to evaluation committee for feedback and continuous improvement and release to community during annual community breakfast.