4-05-2025 6:25pm

Atrium Medical Center’s Free Community Baby Shower Set for April 12

Beth Callahan Editor

MIDDLETOWN, OH -- Atrium Medical Center’s Maternal Health Clinic will host its second annual Community Baby Shower on Saturday, April 12, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Rosa Parks Elementary School, 1210 S. Verity Pkwy., Middletown. This free event will offer community resources, maternal health education, and celebration.

Mothers in attendance will enjoy a traditional baby shower experience, complete with a photo booth, lunch, and baby gifts, generously donated by community members and sponsors. Throughout the event, raffle drawings will be held for larger prizes. The event will also provide community resources, including access to affordable diapers, breastfeeding consultations, and connections to maternal health services.

“Our goal is to ensure every mother has the support, resources, and knowledge needed for a healthy pregnancy and a great start for their baby,” said Rhonda Washington, MD, an obstetrician and gynecologist at Hilltop Obstetrics & Gynecology.

The Community Baby Shower coincides with Black Maternal Health Week, which is recognized annually to bring attention and action in improving Black maternal health. Black women are three times more likely to die from a pregnancy-related cause than White women, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

“Black Maternal Health Week is a time to raise awareness about the disparities in maternal health care, and events like the Community Baby Shower help bridge the gap by providing essential education and support to all mothers, particularly those who are most vulnerable,” said Washington.

The Community Baby Shower is open to all expecting mothers and new mothers with infants under the age of one.

“The event is designed to be inclusive, ensuring every mother has a positive experience and gains access to the resources she needs,” said Washington.

To streamline the experience and reduce wait times, participants are encouraged to RSVP and select a designated time slot between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. While walk-ins are welcome, pre-registered attendees will receive priority admission. For more information and to RSVP, visit AMCBabyShower.GiveSmart.com.

This year’s Community Baby Shower is made possible through generous grants and gifts from Bi3, Butler County Educational Service Center (Partnership to Reduce Infant Mortality program), Kiwanis Club of Middletown, Middletown Community Foundation, Kiwanis Club of Lebanon, Matthew 25: Ministries, and Twenty Cultured Pearls Foundation.

Key partners collaborating on the Community Baby Shower include Hilltop Obstetrics & Gynecology, Butler County Educational Service Center, Atrium Medical Center Women’s Services, Atrium Medical Center Maternal Health Clinic, Black Maternal Health Collaborative, Alpha Kappa Alpha Phi Psi Omega Chapter, Twenty Cultured Pearls Foundation, NiNy LLC, Diaper Angels Diaper Bank, and Butler County Partnership to Reduce Infant Mortality.

About Atrium Medical Center:

Atrium Medical Center is a full-service acute care hospital and Level III Trauma Center serving Butler and Warren counties and surrounding areas. Located in Middletown, the hospital employs more than 1,200 people in full-time, part-time and on-call positions. Atrium is operated by Dayton-based nonprofit Premier Health.

About Premier Health:

Based in Dayton, Ohio, Premier Health (www.premierhealth.com) is committed to support the community through its mission: To Care. To Teach. To Innovate. To Serve. Home to the region’s only adult Level I trauma center and the largest locally based clinical laboratory, Premier Health continues to build upon a more than 130-year legacy of providing clinical excellence and compassionate care to friends and neighbors across Southwest Ohio. The health system offers award-winning care at five hospital sites: Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton with additional inpatient sites at Miami Valley Hospital South in Centerville and Miami Valley Hospital North in Englewood; Atrium Medical Center in Middletown; and Upper Valley Medical Center in Miami County. In addition, Premier Health provides a comprehensive range of care choices at its seven emergency departments, eight Urgent Care locations, and more than 130 outpatient locations and affiliated primary care and specialty physician offices, as well as home health, mental health, and substance abuse services.