Live chat: National Premature Infant Health Coalition to discuss maternal mental health issues affecting preemie mothers

11 / 6 / 1311 / 6 / 13

The National Premature Infant Health Coalition will be hosting a live chat to discuss mental health issues affecting mothers of premature babies on its Facebook page Thursday, Nov. 14 at 1 p.m. The chat, which takes place during Prematurity Awareness Month, will feature maternal mental health experts who have worked with mothers that have experienced depression, anxiety and… Read More

World Prematurity Day: Nov. 17th

11 / 6 / 1311 / 1 / 13

November 17th is World Prematurity Day, designated by the March of Dimes to bring awareness to prematurity. While rates in the United States are dropping, prematurity is still the leading cause of newborn death. Florida received a “D” grade on the March of Dimes’ annual prematurity report card. Visit the Think 39 Weeks! and the March of… Read More

November: Prematurity Awareness Month

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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.

Annual FIMR recommendations focus on safe sleep, smoking and family planning

10 / 18 / 13

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

CAT takes action from FIMR recommendations

10 / 17 / 1310 / 22 / 13

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

Category Archives: Saving Babies

Live chat: National Premature Infant Health Coalition to discuss maternal mental health issues affecting preemie mothers

World Prematurity Day: Nov. 17th

November: Prematurity Awareness Month

Annual FIMR recommendations focus on safe sleep, smoking and family planning

CAT takes action from FIMR recommendations

New Initiative Gives Local Families Free Pregnancy+ App

Request for Proposals: Healthy Start services for Medicaid clients

Addressing Maternal and Child Health Challenges in Northeast Florida

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1	2	3	4	5 ABCs of Safe ZZZs Training ABCs of Safe ZZZs Training December 5, 2024 10:00 am - 11:00 am Training registration See more details •	6 Florida Department of Health's Community Baby Shower Florida Department of Health's Community Baby Shower December 6, 2024 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm 5130 Soutel Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32208, USA Second Annual Community Baby Shower held in the Legends Center & Gymnasium. Click here for more information. See more details •	7 UF Health's Little Miracles Baby Shower UF Health's Little Miracles Baby Shower December 7, 2024 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 653 8th St W, Jacksonville, FL 32209, USA Prize drawings and giveaways are for expectant mothers only. Must be checked in by 10 a.m. to qualify for drawings. Activities include: vendors, community resources, education session, raffles and giveaways. To register please call (904) 244-8109. More information available here. See more details •
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15	16	17	18 Finance Committee Meeting Finance Committee Meeting December 18, 2024 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm 751 Oak St, Suite 610, Jacksonville, FL 32204, USA The Finance Committee meets monthly to review the financials of the Coalition. See more details •	19	20 Breastfeeding Social Breastfeeding Social December 20, 2024 9:30 am - 11:30 am 5917 105th St, Jacksonville, FL 32244, USA Meet up with other moms to share stores and get support from lactation consultants with the Duval County Health Department. Children are welcome. Infant weight checks will be provided as well. For more information, call 904.253.1482 or visit https://duval.floridahealth.gov/events/2024/02/breastfeeding-social-02162024.html This event is hosted by the Florida Department of Health-Duval County and Florida Health WIC. See more details •	21
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