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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,…

Florida KidCare Enrollment Bash

Start the new  year off healthy! Families can enroll in affordable health insurance and get important health screenings and information at the Florida KidCare Enrollment Bash on Saturdy, August 11. The bash will be in…

Beyond Becky & Teddy: Teen and Young Adult Event

Beyond Becky & Teddy: How to Love is a free event for teens and young adults. When: August 11, 2012 Location: First Timothy Baptist Church, 12103 Biscayne Blvd., Jacksonville, FL…

World Breastfeeding Week 2012

Held by the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action every year since 1991, the week is intended to be a celebration and awareness campaign that brings attention to the issue of…

Make a Difference: Support the Leadership Academy through WeGive.org and Give & Go Campaign

Help us provide skills for effective community leadership in order to foster a better and healthier future for our city! Support the Make a Difference! Leadership Academy through WeGive.org and Give & Go!

Brief looks at Medicaid women’s preventive health services under ACA

Although research has shown that preventive care can identify health concerns before they develop into more severe and costly problems, cost and coverage are primary factors in whether preventive services are…

New study measures impact of fathers on child behavior

Father’s interactions with their babies, as young as 3 months old, influence whether a child will develop behavioral challenges by 1 year old according to a recent study published in the…

Preconcepton health becomes key focus in improving birth outcomes, reducing disparities

A recent report by the National Center for Children in Poverty proposes several actions state leaders can take to improve women’s well-being and promote better birth outcomes. The report also provides in…

Introduction to Connecting Kids to Coverage/Text4Baby Partnership and Outreach Webinar

An webinar will be available July 31 on a new partnership between text4baby and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services that aims to link moms to health insurance resources…