Relationships, contraception, HIV — Northeast Florida teens had a variety of sexual health questions for the new BrdsNBz text message line that launched January 15. Initial results show that BrdsNBz NE Florida demonstrated a steady utilization during its first month. BrdsNBz provides confidential, factually accurate answers to sexual health questions via text message for teens… Read More
When: February 21, 2013 Location: NEFL Healthy Start Coalition — Conference Room, 644 Cesery Blvd. Ste. 210, Jacksonville, FL Time: 9 am
Need low-cost health insurance for your uninsured children? There’s an app for that. Florida KidCare, the state children’s health insurance program, launched a mobile application called “FL KidCare” that can be accessed through the Android and Apple marketplaces. The app includes a map of and directions to assistance centers; the online application; resources; direct access to… Read More
The pill, the shot, male and female condoms — how do they work? Which is most effective? Does it require a doctors visit to get it? Stay Teen.org answers those questions and more with their new birth control finder feature. The tool includes a variety of methods, including not having sex at all. The website from the… Read More
It’s one month into New Years resolutions of weight loss and a week past National Healthy Weight Week and the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine has a reminder for new moms: breastfeeding can provide the foundation for healthy weight — for both you and your baby. In a release from the Academy, they also identify obstacles that… Read More