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. Nomination Form. Forms are due by January 6, 2013. Please send completed forms to Coalition Executive Director Jennifer Gornto. Board member responsibilities include attending all board and committee meetings… Read More

The Azalea Project, a special Healthy Start project for substance-abusing pregnant and parenting women, held several group activities this fall for participants on topics like human rights and women’s health. One group was facilitated by Diane Ross, from Jacksonville Human Rights Commission. The JHRC works to ensure that all Jacksonville residents enjoy the opportunity to fully… Read More

The Healthy Start Coalition would like to welcome Jennifer Gornto, MPH, as the new Executive Director effective October 1. Jennifer is an experienced and enthusiastic professional with a strong background in public health, epidemiology, evaluation, marketing and community partnerships.

The 2013 CityMatCH Conference, themed ”Nothing But the Best: Quality and Innovation in Urban MCH,” featured two local projects among the myriad of presentations at the annual urban maternal and child health leadership event. BrdsNBz NE Florida, a free text message line for teens in the region, was featured among other programs that empower youth through technology. BrdsNBz NE Florida provides… Read More

The fifth Make a Difference! Leadership Academy Graduation was held on September 26, 2013 at the Wells Fargo’s Historic Springfield Community Learning Center. Eleven of thirteen community residents were awarded Certificates of Completion. The guest speaker was Ms. Shanita Brown, Leadership Academy alumnus, active member of the Best of Bold Parents Organization and Healthy Start Coalition… Read More