October is dedicated to bringing awareness to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. SIDS and other sleep-related deaths are a leading cause of post-neonatal mortality across the country but can be significantly reduced with education and awareness campaigns.
The Fetal and Infant Mortality Review findings and recommendations will be released at the October 18 Coalition meeting.
The first Monday in October is recognized as Child Health Day, an observance day intended to put the focus on the importance on healthy children. “On Child Health Day, we are reminded…
The Coalition’s Make a Difference! Leadership Academy graduated its second class of thirteen students yesterday. The Academy aims to train community leaders to understand the community’s impact on its residents…
The Healthy Start Coalition received funding to expand the 4Me Teen Health Project in Northeast Florida. The three-year funding is through the teen pregnancy prevention-focused Personal Responsibility Education Program (PREP) grant from the…
Baptist Health joined 29 health care organizations from around the state in a kick-off meeting Monday on a new quality initiative aimed at reducing early elective deliveries. Sponsored by the…
“For others interested in the process, I would suggest: gather information, look around you carefully, then begin from where you are.” -Jean Macomber, RN, IBCLC St. Vincent’s Medical Center —…
The Northeast Florida Health Start Coalition hosted its first pregnancy basics training yesterday, held in partnership with the Jacksonville Children’s Commission. Over 50 people attended the training, held for paraprofessionals…
The Healthy Jacksonville Childhood Obesity Prevention Coalition commemorated Childhood Obesity Awareness Month and honored local organizations and leaders at the inaugural Celebrating Healthy Kids and Active Communities Awards Breakfast September 14.
September 17-22 marks National Child Passenger Safety Week, which intends to bringe awareness on how to properly secure kids in car seats and seat belts. Currently, motor vehicle accidents are…