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Rounds at the Grounds 2012

It took more than a little rain to dampen the spirits of the doctors and nurses who turned out for Rounds at the Grounds III on August 19th. Although weather…

Preconception Peer Educator program to expand, include community organizations during September workshop

College students trained on the importance of preconception health and community-based organizations will come together for a two-day workshop September 6th and 7th to develop strategies to have successful Campus/Community…

Florida KidCare Enrollment Bash gets kids ready for a healthy school year

Jacksonville kids had the opportunity to get important health screenings, enroll in low-cost health insurance and meet Ronald McDonald at the Florida KidCare Enrollment Bash on Saturday. At the back-to-school…

Florida participates in seven-state peer learning initiative on reproductive health

Florida was one of seven states that took part in a peer learning iniative around women’s health needs that identified ways Medicaid programs can better improve reproductive health. California, Illinois,…

AMCHP hosting father involvement webinar

The Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are hosting a webinar, “Strategies for Increasing Father Involvement” on September 17, 2012 from…

Leadership Academy visited by Mayor Alvin Brown

Participants in the Make a Difference! Leadership Academy typically go on a field trip to a school board or city hall meeting, but last week a local official came to…

Rounds at the Grounds postponed until August 19

It’ll be the same fun game of doctors and nurses, back to school health fair and awareness for infant mortality — just a different day. Rounds at the Grounds 2012 has been rescheduled for August 19 at 4 pm. We hope to see you there!

Healthy Start Coalition — August Board Meeting

When: August 16, 2012 Location: Early Learning Coalition, 8301 Cypress Plaza Dr., Suite 201, Jacksonville, FL 32256 Time: 9 am

Webinar on “Healthy Weight in Women Across the Lifespan”

The Office on Women’s Health (OWH) is hosting a free webinar on “Why is obesity different in women across the lifespan and how does that impact prevention and treatment?” The…

Florida releases final infant mortality rates; state, region see historically low rates

The state released the final infant mortality statistics for 2011 and the news is good for Florida’s families:  The infant mortality rate has fallen to 6.4 deaths per 1,000 live births,…