One hundred forty-three babies in Northeast Florida died before their first birthday — meaning eight classes of kindergartners will not start school in five years. The regional infant mortality rate remains at 8.0 deaths per 1,000 live births, higher than recent years but still lower than just a decade ago. The black and other nonwhite… Read More
Twenty-one AmeriCorps members were recognized for completing their term of service with the North Florida Health Corps at a ceremony on July 14. The , an initiative of the Healthy Start Coalition, celebrated the 2014-15 Corps for their accomplishments over the 46-week term, including completing the required 1700 hours and providing direct service in various public health-focused… Read More
This blog was written by University of North Florida intern Marissa Giles. Marissa is studying Community & Public Health at UNF and will be graduating this summer. She has interned at the Coalition since May 2015. My name is Marissa Giles and I have been lucky enough to get an internship here at the Northeast… Read More
The Annual Spring “My Life’s Journey” Participant Activity & Shopping Day held was held Friday June 12th. The Azalea participants participated in the Azalea Bucks Incentive Program while in case management and were rewarded at the event for their hard work, including: Enrolling in school Completing life course groups at the Azalea office Taking classes… Read More
Each year, the Coalition adopts an annual action plan to guide activities and focus efforts and resources on areas that have the biggest impact on infant mortality and birth outcomes. The Coalition membership adopted the 2015-16 action plan during its June meeting. The 2009-2015 Service Delivery Plan that currently directs efforts and subsequent Annual Action Plans follow… Read More