Exclusive breastfeeding rates during new mothers’ hospital stays varied significantly by facility in Northeast Florida in 2015, according to quarterly data released by the Northeast Florida Breastfeeding Collaborative. Approximately 75 percent of moms that delivered at Baby-Friendly Hospitals breastfed exclusively, compared to less than 30 percent of moms at UF Health Jacksonville. Click here to… Read More
The is seeking interested agencies from Northeast Florida to host AmeriCorps members for a 46-week term beginning in September 2016. Applications to become a host site are due February 16th. Created in 1994, the mission of National Health Corps (NHC) is to foster healthy communities by connecting those who need it most with health and… Read More
The Northeast Florida Healthy Start Coalition is accepting applications for a temporary MomCare Advisor. Responsibilities include explaining Medicaid insurance benefits to pregnant women; assisting in accessing health care coverage for pregnant women; facilitating appointments and community services available to pregnant women; and addressing any questions related to coverage. For a full list of responsibilities, skills… Read More
The Northeast Florida Healthy Start Coalition is accepting applications for a full-time Administrative Assistant/Intake Specialist for a Maternal Central Intake & Referral program. This position is responsible for administrative duties such as managing the front desk, processing mail and other general duties, and assisting with an Intake and Referral project. For a full list of… Read More
Update: This position is no longer open. The Northeast Florida Healthy Start Coalition is accepting applications for a full-time Project Coordinator for a Maternal Central Intake & Referral program. The Project Coordinator will provide content leadership, implementation, and operational coordination. For a full list of responsibilities, skills and qualifications, please read the Project Coordinator position description.… Read More