The mouth is the gateway to overall health. Receiving and practicing good oral health care is just as important during pregnancy as attending regular checkups. Hormonal changes to the body…
Please be advised the May 16 Healthy Start Coalition Finance Committee and Board of Directors meetings have been CANCELLED.
A training is available to youth- and adolescent-serving agencies on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning (LGBTQ) 101/Safe Space on Tuesday, June 11 from 9am to 11 am at the Jacksonville Children’s Commission. Space is limited; Register here.
Receive support from others while achieving your physical activity and nutrition goals by joining the 2013 WOMAN Challenge. What is the WOMAN challenge? The WOMAN challenge is a partnership between…
Regular visits to a healthcare professional for screenings are important for managing any currently existing health conditions and for detecting diseases early. It is important to be prepared for your…
Making the conscience decision to eat healthier doesn’t mean your wallet has to suffer. To stick to your budget and eat healthier, follow the three P’s: Plan, Purchase and Prepare.…
In celebration of National Women’s Health Week, the Magnolia Project and the Azalea Project are hosting events to encourage women in the community to start thinking about their health. The…
The 14th annual National Women’s Health Week officially kicked off Mother’s Day. The nationally recognized week started by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office on Women’s Health…
More than 40 community-based prenatal and newborn home visitors participated in an interagency N-TOUCH training on May 10 that builds on the latest information about how best to prepare children…
The infant mortality rate in Northeast Florida ticked up slightly in 2012 to 7.2 deaths per 1,000 live births. In 2011, the region’s infant mortality rate was 6.5 deaths per…