In honor of National Infant Mortality Awareness Month, the 4th annual “Barbers for Babies: Infant Mortality Prevention & Awareness Event” was held September 22, 2013 at the Jacksonville Women’s Lion Club — Lions Football Field in Arlington. Under rain-threatening skies, over 175 men, fathers, father figures, women and children attended the event. Participants received educational… Read More
There will be a safe infant sleep webinar hosted by the Association of Women’s Health and Obstetric Neonatal Nurses September 19. The webinar, Safe Infant Sleep: Implementing Evidence-Based Recommendations, will discuss the role of a nurse in preventing Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and give practical tips for hospital implementation of safe sleep practices. SIDS is… Read More
September is National Infant Mortality Awareness Month — a month dedicated to raising awareness of the high rate of infant mortality in the United States. The U.S. ranks 50th in the world in infant mortality, according to the Central Intelligence Agency’s World Factbook. With a rate of 5.90 deaths per 1,000 live births, it falls… Read More
The Coalition’s Responsible Fatherhood Initiative and the barbers of the Arlington community are targeting fathers, father figures and men of all ages to educate and assist in the prevention of Infant Mortality in Duval County through a training and community event.
Magnolia Project participants have a new friend guiding them through their preconception health: Leela. Leela isn’t a staff member or another participant — she’s an animated computer character that simulates face-to-face conversation. She’s part of the Gabby Preconception Care System, an innovative means of helping African American women improve their chances of having a health… Read More