With the rollout of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), women of childbearing age may be one of the biggest beneficiaries of changes to the health insurance landscape. To prepare for the upcoming changes, the Healthy Start Coalition scheduled a presentation on the latest ACA updates at the August Board of Directors meeting. Nikole Helvey of the Health Planning Council… Read More
The Healthy Start Coalition has officially become the administrator of the North Florida Health Corps, an AmeriCorps program that provides service opportunities to help meet unmet healthcare needs in the region
We’re so close! Up to $40,000 of the money raised from Rounds at the Grounds is generously matched by the Chartrand Foundation to continue providing community education and awareness efforts to improve the infant mortality rate. We’re almost there! Help us reach our goal — there are many ways to get involved!
The has launched an initiative to help familiarize participants with Long Acting Reversible Contraceptive (LARC) methods. The Project is exploring offering contraceptive counseling as a stand alone intervention that focuses on the most effective to the least effective contraceptive method, including utilizing a video that was developed specifically for use in case management. Many Magnolia Project participants are unfamiliar… Read More
The Mayo Clinic conducted a Vitamin D education and screening activity this spring for the Azalea and Magnolia project participants and community residents. During the April 20th seminar, a Mayo physician discussed the importance of Vitamin D and Vitamin D screenings and assessments were provided. Participants received their results 30 days after the screening. Coalition Board… Read More