In November 2011, the NEFL Teen Pregnancy Task Force released “Preventing Teen Pregnancy in Northeast Florida: A Plan for Community Action” after a year of monthly meetings, reviewing best practices and selecting strategies. The Task Force had several follow-up meetings, the last occurring in January 2014. The Task Force will begin meeting again in January… Read More
The Northeast Florida Healthy Start Coalition is accepting applications for a Human Resources Manager. This position is responsible for maintaining employee files; handling new hires and terminations; assisting program managers with job description and interviewing as needed; processing bi-weekly payroll and maintaining employee payroll information; identifying and coordinating employee engagement and team building activities. For… Read More
Nominations are currently being accepted for the 2015 Dorothy Wilson Mabry Award in Recognition of Outstanding Accomplishments by a Healthy Start Participant or Grass-Roots Community Leader. Nominees must be from Northeast Florida. Submit the nomination form to Jennifer Gornto by January 6, 2015. The award honors the legacy of Dorothy Wilson Mabry, a community volunteer and… Read More
The Healthy Start Coalition is seeking nominations for the Board of Directors and Coalition membership. Potential volunteers should have an interest in maternal and child health. Please submit Nomination Forms to Coalition Executive Director Jennifer Gornto by January 5, 2015. Board member responsibilities include attending all board and committee meetings and functions, such as special events, and being… Read More
A training on the Mothers and Babies curriculum is available on December 16 for community agency staff working with pregnant and postpartum women. The program was developed using cognitive-based therapy to prevent and reduce postpartum depression. The full-day training will be facilitated by Dr. Darius Tandon of the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. It… Read More