CDC Funds Development of Healthy Pregnancy Program

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has awarded Pro-Change a Phase I Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant to develop a computer-based healthy pregnancy program for underserved pregnant women. The program will offer tailored advice on smoking cessation and maintenance, stress management, and healthy eating. Dr. Leanne Mauriello, Principal Investigator, is leading formative research and pilot testing in collaboration with the Community Health Center, Inc. of Connecticut.