November is honored as Prematurity Awareness Month to focus attention on the serious problem of babies born too soon — one of the leading causes on infant mortality.

Smoking, safe sleep and family planning were the main focus of the 2013 Fetal and Infant Mortality Review findings and recommendations that were released at the October 17 Coalition meeting. The recommendations closely mirror those of the previous few years, as these continue to be significant issues leading to poor birth outcomes in the region. View… Read More

The Northeast Florida Community Action Team implements and develops street-level outreach activities to educate families based on the annual Fetal and Infant Mortality Review recommendations. CAT members announced their current activities following the FIMR presentation at the October 17 Coalition meeting. See their presentation here. This year, the Team will be implementing the second phase of an… Read More

The March of Dimes Florida Chapter is accepting community grant applications until November 15. Community Awards for 2014 may be for amounts up to $3,000 and address one of the March’s Funding Priority Areas. The application, available here, is due on November 15, 2013 by 5:00 p.m. The priority areas are: Providing or enhancing preconception… Read More