What is prenatal care? How long should a health pregnancy last? Participants in the lay health advocate program are quizzed on these questions and more. But before completing the curriculum,…
The Northeast Florida Healthy Start Coalition is accepting applications for the Human Resources Manager/Administrative Assistant position. This position is responsible for maintaining employee files; handling new hires and terminations; assisting…
The , an initiative of the Healthy Start Coalition, recognized 20 2013-14 Corps members at a ceremony July 17. Each member served at least 1700 hours over the course of…
Families that received nurse home visits through the Nurse Family Partnership were less likely to experience child and maternal mortality, according to a study published in JAMA Pediatrics in July 2014.…
Magnolia Project and other maternal and child health staff and Coalition Board members participated in a training and overview of the life course model and social determinants of health on…
Several Duval County dads were honored for their commitment to supporting their children and family as part of the June Honor a Father campaign, sponsored by the Florida Maternal, Infant and…
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Public Health Grand Rounds is hosting an encore presentation of “Public Health Approaches to Reducing U.S. Infant Mortality” on July 15 from 1pm-2pm. The…
The Clinton Health Matters Initiative unveiled their blueprint this week, the result a planning meeting that identified key strategies and action steps to improve the health of Northeast Florida. The…
Some of the most influential leaders on the First Coast are joining the roster for the Healthy Start Coalition’s Rounds at the Grounds “All Stars” exhibition softball game. The signature…
Youth bicycle helmets, child restraint systems for vehicles and booster seats are exempt from sales tax in Florida beginning July 1, according to the state Department of Revenue. To qualify:…