Understanding Social Determinants of Health
This section of the Health Manager Orientation Guide introduces social determinants of health and the importance of health equity.
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Improving Health Outcomes
These resources address efforts to improve health outcomes for everyone. Resources consider differences in physical health, mental health, safety, nutrition, and oral health.
Health Literacy Toolkit for Early Childhood Programs
Health managers and others who plan health services can use this toolkit to support the use of health literacy practices in early childhood programs.
Prenatal Care
This section of the Health Manager Orientation Guide describes the role of the health manager in helping pregnant women get prenatal care.
Labor and Delivery
This section of the Health Manager Orientation Guide describes the role of the health manager in helping expectant families prepare for labor and delivery.
High-quality Nutrition Programming in the Field
Explore examples of what a comprehensive approach to nutrition and healthy eating can look like in Head Start settings, from urban New York to arctic Alaska.
Health Literacy Guiding Principles for Early Childhood Programs
This toolkit explores all seven principles. It includes opportunities for program administrators, directors, and staff to learn about health literacy best practices.
Head Start Health Services Competencies: A Tool to Support Health Managers and Staff
The Head Start Health Services Competencies are a set of 68 competencies. Each describes an attitude, knowledge, or skill important for effective health services.
How Head Start Services Can Improve Birth Outcomes
This resource helps Head Start staff take steps to help pregnant and postpartum women achieve healthier and safer pregnancies.
