Health department highlights 3 to 3 recognition and local push for low‑dose aspirin in high‑risk pregnancies

The Evansville City health department told board members that its 3 to 3 maternal‑health program received national recognition from the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO), and staff described coordination with local hospitals and March of Dimes to promote low‑dose aspirin for people at high risk of preeclampsia.

Staff said Deaconess and Ascension have agreed to adopt a practice of offering low‑dose aspirin for certain high‑risk pregnancies after local public‑health outreach and that Saint Mary’s has shown interest in taking on clinical follow‑up. A March of Dimes representative who attended a national panel reached out about highlighting the local initiative; staff said the organization is considering publicity that could include national media interviews.

Department representatives described the aspirin campaign as consistent with guidance from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) and said the health department’s PREA (pregnancy‑related) team is promoting the intervention to OB offices. The department also discussed next steps for public messaging — including a joint press release with hospital partners — and possible grant opportunities to support wider outreach.

Board members praised the recognition for 3 to 3 and suggested coordinating public communication to highlight the department’s role in convening hospital partners and community groups.