Who We Are

Our Vision & Mission

To see every baby, mother, and family thrive in a healthy community. HealthConnect One is the national leader in advancing respectful, community-based, peer-to-peer support for pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding and early parenting.

Annual Report / Introductory Video

Awards & Recognition

U.S. DHHS - Office of Minority Health

Chicago CHW Local Network Coordinator Laura Bahena was selected in April 2011 to serve on the National Steering Committee for Promotores de Salud. This Steering Committee will work in collaboration with the Federal Workgroup for the Promotores initiative, to provide leadership and guidance in the development and implementation of a newly established National Initiative for Promotores de Salud focused on Latino/Hispanic populations. Congratulations, Laura!

City of Chicago - Treasurer's Office

HealthConnect One is thrilled to have won first prize in the 2011 "Best Business Email Marketing" contest for small businesses and non-profits, for our "Have You Ever Been a Baby?" campaign. Thank you to everyone who participated in this campaign! Read more...

Latest News

Kellogg Invests $3M in Community Health Workers

HealthConnect One Media Release - February 3, 2012

The birth of a new career

by Marketplace from American Public Media - December 23, 2011

New programs help low-income women train to become doulas and birthing assistants.

Leap into Action: National Summit

February 28-29, 2012

HC One's National Action Summit will be held in Arlington, VA.

Give Where the Women Are

by DailyWorth - December 13, 2011

"When you give aid to women, what happens? Studies show that women use the support they get to build and enrich their communities. You give, they give (and you may get a tax break)—a triple win." HC One is proud to be spotlighted here alongside the Global Fund for Women and The White House Project.

Regulators let breast milk compete with formula in hospitals

"When it comes to feeding infants, the healthiest option is mother’s milk. But many Chicago-area hospitals don’t act like it. Should authorities crack down?" ~ WBEZ Reporter Chip Mitchell - May 5, 2011

Illinois Breastfeeding Blueprint

We launched the Blueprint in Chicago on April 25th and in Springfield on April 27th, connecting directly with over 120 people interested in collaborating to support breastfeeding throughout the state. Click here for the full report, or read more about the project here.