Healthy Women & Children Coalition
The Healthy Women and Children Coalition (HWCC) is a group of dedicated community organizations who are working together for a common purpose. The coalition commenced through the Waco-McLennan County Public Health District under the Healthy Texas Babies Initiative.
Mission
Our mission is to improve maternal and infant health safety by advancing quality, equity, and evidence-based prevention for all Waco-McLennan County mothers and babies.
Vision
Our vision is for all Waco-McLennan County mothers to celebrate their child’s first birthday.
What We Do
We collaborate with community partners and stakeholders to strengthen local capacity and aim to improve birth outcomes and reduce disparities in infant mortality rates. The end result is healthier women and children in Waco-McLennan County.
Join the HWCC
You can help make a change by joining our coalition.
The coalition meets every third Thursday of the month:
Waco-McLennan County Public Health District
PTR conference room
225 West Waco Dr.
Waco, Texas 76707
If you have any questions about our coalition, please feel free to contact us at HWCC@wacotx.gov.