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North Florida Health Corps recognizes 2013-14 members

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…

Study shows Nurse Family Partnership helps reduce preventable deaths

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.…

Life course model, social determinants the focus of Magnolia Project training

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…

Duval County Dads honored for their commitment to family

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…

CDC Grand Rounds rebroadcasting “Public Health Approaches to Reducing Infant Mortality” July 15

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…

Maternal, child, father-focused action steps part of Clinton Health Matters Initiative Blueprint

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…

Rounds 2014: The competition is heating up!

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 bike helmets, child restraint systems and booster seats exempt from sales tax

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:…

Open Position: Program Coordinator (North Florida Health Corps)

The Northeast Florida Healthy Start Coalition is accepting applications for the AmeriCorps North Florida Health Corps (NFHC) Program Coordinator position until July 3. The AmeriCorps NFHC Program Coordinator is a…

Fatherhood celebration draws dads, kids

Standing in Hemming Plaza in downtown Jacksonville the day before Father’s Day, more than 50 dads recited a pledge — committing to be the best dad they can be. The…