Youth bicycle helmets, child restraint systems for vehicles and booster seats are exempt from sales tax in Florida beginning July 1, according to the state Department of Revenue. To qualify: Bike helmets must indicate on packaging that they are for use by youth. Booster seats and restraint systems are exempt, however option components or accessories… Read More

The Baker County Infant Mortality Task Force’s efforts to look at the breastfeeding policies of the county’s largest employers were featured in the Baker County Press. Read the full article here.

Coalition staff, participants and colleagues marched with thousands of others in support of healthy babies at the 2014 March for Babies on April 26. More than $650,000 was raised for the March, including $1,617 raised by the Coalition — far exceeding our goal of $1000! Top fundraisers at the Coalition were Amanda Lovins, MomCare Advisor,… Read More

Spanish-speaking women and families can now easily find much needed information on how to have a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby online at www.nacersano.org, a new online resource from the March of Dimes. The website offers valuable information on the specific health needs of the Hispanic community, including on the importance of folic acid,… Read More