This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own.

Neighbor News

Davis Street's First Baby

Davis Street is excited to announce the first baby born to its OB Program.

First Baby Born to Davis Street OB Program
December 13, 2016; San Leandro, California: Davis Street is excited to announce the first baby born to its OB Program. Baby Le'era was born at St. Rose Hospital the week of November 7, 2016. She was 8 pounds, 11 ounces and 21 inches long. Mom, Saimia Woods, started her prenatal care with Davis Street OB nurse midwife, Judith Tinkelenberg in September of this year.

Davis Street's launched the OB Program in September 2016 and currently has 9 new patients expected to give birth in the next year. The program provides preconception care all the way to postpartum care and on to pediatric and adult care. For more information or to make an appointment call (510) 347-4620.

About Davis Street
Serving more than 15,000 individuals annually, Davis Street helps low-income families of the Eden area and surrounding communities to improve their quality of life through short and long-term assistance. Today, Davis Street is a comprehensive safety net that assist clients to navigate their journey in financial, physical, and mental well-being. Davis Street programs include a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) Primary Care Clinic providing medical, dental and behavioral health services; food and clothing; subsidized child care; housing and utility assistance and referrals; and five childcare centers. More about Davis Street's OB Program: The OB program is currently applying to be certified by CPSP (Comprehensive Perinatal Services Program). The Davis Street OB Program is looking to expand the program with additional hours and services.

Find out what's happening in San Leandrofor free with the latest updates from Patch.

The views expressed in this post are the author's own. Want to post on Patch?