This blog post was written by AmeriCorps member Alex Tarabochia. Alex is a member of the 2014-2015 North Florida Health Corps and is currently serving a 10 1/2 month term at the Magnolia Project, an initiative of the Healthy Start Coalition. Serving as the North Florida Health Corps AmeriCorps member/Male Responsibility Case Manager at is… 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. The position requires some home visitation, knowledge… Read More
In honor of June, which is Men’s Health Month and also the time we celebrate Father’s Day, the Coalition is holding a Father’s Day Photo Contest! Who: Open to Northeast Florida residents (Baker, Clay, Duval, Nassau and St. Johns counties) What: Post a photo of you and your dad or father figure; of your and… Read More
The Spring Celebration was help on April 11, 2015. Over 250 community residents attended the event. They had an opportunity to learn about project services, receive health screenings participate in activities such as face painting, clowns, Zumba, games, health screenings and variety of resource information provided by local organizations and vendors. The event was co-sponsored… Read More
The Magnolia Project celebrated National Women’s Health Week May 11 – 15, 2015. The project hosted a series of events each day, which were co-sponsored by Molina Healthcare: Project Participants’ Appreciation Day; Mental Wellness and Beauty; Healthy Eating; Open House and Health Screenings; and Health Tips. The Open House held on May 14, 2015 was attended… Read More