Each year, one in 10 babies in Northeast Florida is born too soon and too small. While prematurity rates have slowly declined across the country, the news locally isn’t good: Jacksonville ranks near the bottom quarter of the 100 largest cities in the United States for premature births. In their annual premature birth report card,… Read More
Seeking: Passionate and talented volunteer Board and Coalition members with an interest in maternal and child health to provide leadership and guidance for our small non-profit. The Northeast Florida Healthy Start Coalition is now accepting nominations for the Board of Directors and Coalition membership. Potential volunteers should have an interest in making sure every baby… Read More
Every day, the Coalition’s staff and community encounter families in need of items to help them be healthy and happy. This holiday season, please consider helping out. Ways to help: Please consider making a monetary contribution. Your tax deductible donation will help us meet the needs of families (like Shrew and Todd). and continue to provide quality… Read More
The Northeast Florida Healthy Start Coalition is hiring an accounting clerk to assist the Finance Manager with accounting duties. Experience in accounts payable, bank reconciliations and expense posting required. Knowledge of journal entries a plus. Must be proficient with Excel spreadsheets. Two to five years experience required. Send resumes to resume@nefhsc.org.
Yoga in the Streets. Teen Leadership Councils. Father support services. A central maternal and child health intake system. A multitude of Coalition programs and initiatives were highlighted at the 2015 CityMatCH Annual Urban MCH Conference in Salt Lake City. Freedom Coach Sabrina Willis gave presented during a session on “Innovative Outreach” on the implementation of… Read More