Author: Erin Addington

Duval County Health Department receives grant to reach youth with sexual health and preconception health messages

The Duval County Health Department’s Maternal and Child Health Division received a grant from Every Woman Southeast to increase knowledge of reproductive health and reduce STD and teen pregnancy rates among college-age teens and young adults in Jacksonville’s urban core. DCHD will recruit youth from faith-based community organizations within zip codes 32202, 32204, 32206, 32208,… Read More

Time parents spend with teens linked to mental health, new study finds

The time that parents, particularly fathers, spend with their teens is important to mental health, according to a new study. Home and phone interviews were done with 200 families over a seven-year period. Questions were asked about the children’s social skills and self-worth. Findings include a peak in social time in the early- to mid-adolescent years with a decline… Read More

October: National SIDS Awareness Month

October is dedicated to bringing awareness to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. SIDS and other sleep-related deaths are a leading cause of post-neonatal mortality across the country but can be significantly reduced with education and awareness campaigns.

Child Health Day 2012

The first Monday in October is recognized as Child Health Day, an observance day intended to put the focus on the importance on healthy children. “On Child Health Day, we are reminded that by giving our children a healthy start in life, we put them and our Nation on the path to a successful future,” reads the… Read More