While the regional infant mortality declined in 2019 in Northeast Florida, it continues to be a major health issue affecting families – particularly black families. The rate decreased from 7.9…
The Northeast Florida Healthy Start Coalition stands in solidarity with those denouncing racism and injustices that contribute to discrimination and inequality for people of color. The death of George Floyd…
Aundra Brown-Hicks is a case manager with the Magnolia Project, where she works with families to make a positive difference in their lives. She joined the Coalition in this position…
Drug-related deaths are the leading cause of death to mothers during pregnancy or within one year afterwards in Florida, according to the state Pregnancy-associated Mortality Review (PAMR). Drug use deaths…
The Coalition’s direct service programs joined together today for a Mother’s Day of Caring on Friday, May 8th to provide support to pregnant women, dads, babies and families during the…
Tiffany J. Williams began her role at the Coalition as Program Director of NEFL Nurse-Family Partnership in January 2019 and transitioned in April 2019 to a Director of Administration, overseeing…
Our employees and the thousands of families we serve each year are the priority of the Northeast Florida Healthy Start Coalition during this unprecedented coronavirus outbreak. We are shifting our…
Congratulations to Robert E. Lee High School (DCPS) for receiving certification as a silver-level I am a Healthy Start Employer for creating a culture of health and wellbeing for families in the…
Congratulations to Inspire to Rise for receiving certification as a silver-level I am a Healthy Start Employer for creating a culture of health and wellbeing for families in the workplace! The certification…
Alexis Hustus celebrated one year as a family support worker with Healthy Families Jacksonville in February 2020. She joined the team because she loves working with families and children. Her…