Temperatures here in Northeast Florida are known to soar once the summer months hit. Follow these tips to protect your little ones as the mercury rises: Hot cars are a huge danger to babies and kids. Even in average spring and summer temperatures, the inside of the car can heat up quickly. Safe Kids Northeast Florida recommends ACT… Read More

The Northeast Florida Healthy Start Coalition is accepting applications for a temporary MomCare Advisor. Responsibilities include explaining Medicaid insurance benefits to pregnant women; assisting in accessing health care coverage for pregnant women; facilitating appointments and community services available to pregnant women; and addressing any questions related to coverage. The position requires some home visitation, knowledge… Read More

The landscape of infant deaths in Duval County has altered over the last few years, with rates improving in historically high areas of the city like Health Zone 1 and rising in three new zip codes: 32210, 32211 and 32218. Premature birth is the leading cause of death in all three zip codes.  (Note:  2014 data is still provisional and… Read More

Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there! We would like to highlight our newest moms, three of our wonderful staff members who are currently expecting! Sherry Nelson,  Program Coordinator Due: November 2015 What is one infant safety practice that you plan to use that you have learned by working at the Coalition? The… Read More

Fifteen percent of all babies in the state born drug-exposed are born in Northeast Florida. The alarming number of babies with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome, a condition experienced by neonates exposed to opioid prescription or illicit drugs during the prenatal period and experiencing withdrawal after birth, has been on the rise over the last decade and… Read More