Breastfeeding but not co-sleeping has the best affect on the welfare of a mother, according to a new study released at the American Public Health Association meeting this week. The study from the School of Education and Social Policy at Northwestern University looked at a mother’s level of the stress hormone cortisol in several different… Read More
The March of Dimes has named November as Prematurity Awareness Month to focus attention on the serious problem of babies born too soon.
On Friday November 16th, the Baker County Health Department and the Northeast Florida Healthy Start Coalition will be hosting a Safe Sleep Lunch and Learn from 12-1pm. Dr. Bruce McIntosh, a board certified Jacksonville pediatrician with 42 years of experience, will be speaking at the event. In addition to his practice at the Baker County… Read More
The American Society for Investigative Pathology and Project IMPACT are hosting a webinar on safe sleep, “A Bright Future for Babies: Partnering to Reduce Sudden Infant Death.” Date: November 7, 2012 Time: 3pm – 4:30pm Registration: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/368255081 The webinar will provide the following: Understand MCHB’s evolving approach for addressing sudden infant death Learn about evidence supporting… Read More
Each October when the Fetal & Infant Mortality Review findings and recommendations are released, the Community Action Team (CAT) takes them back to the community to initiate dialogue, impact behaviors and reduce poor birth outcomes. The CAT’s most recent activities include: Utilizing the Life Course game, developed by City MatCH, to engage community members and discuss behavior change.… Read More