Since 1999, the Magnolia Project has worked to reduce infant mortality by improving the health of at-risk women before and between pregnancy. This approach was adopted in response to the…
Our board of directors recently recognized Sol Wynter (pictured, left) and Evelyn Monroe (pictured, right) with the NEFHSC’s highest honors: the 2024 Carol Brady Community Leadership Award and the Dorothy…
The Hey, Mama Mobile Pantry is now making appearances in several areas of Jacksonville to provide baby supplies, self-care products, health and nutrition education, and other items to Duval County…
The Northeast Florida Healthy Start Coalition (NEHFSC) is relaunching it’s “Hey, Mama” social marketing campaign, an effort funded by the Kids Hope Alliance that seeks to encourage pregnant women and new mothers, as well as their spouses/partners and parents, to enroll in community programs and services designed to give their babies the healthiest start possible in life. Last year’s campaign doubled the number of people seeking more information about the NEFHSC.
The Northeast Florida Healthy Start Coalition is seeking qualified providers to implement Coordinated Intake & Referral services in Baker, Clay, Duval, Nassau and St. Johns counties aimed at addressing the…
Certain areas of Jacksonville have higher infant mortality rates than many third world countries. What’s most troubling is we’re losing many of these babies and their mamas from mostly preventable…
In 2021, 116 babies in Northeast Florida died before their first birthday, according to vital statistics data from the Florida Department of Health. This represents a significant drop from 2020,…
More than 70 two-year-olds and their families graduated the Northeast Florida Nurse-Family Partnership program on November 5th, the largest class to-date in the region, state and possibly nation. The NFP…
Seven women graduated from the Fall 2022 class of the Make a Difference! Leadership Academy on October 4th. The Leadership Academy supports the efforts of local residents to make changes…
AmeriCorps week is upon us! Celebrated March 13-19, AmeriCorps week recognizes the millions of AmeriCorps members and their service across the nation. Meet Milan Brooks aka Milly. Milly is an…