The 2022 Dorothy Wilson Mabry Award in Recognition of Outstanding Accomplishments by a Healthy Start Participant or Grass-Roots Community Leader was presented at the January Coalition meeting to Courtney James, a Magnolia Project participant and community advocate. Ms. James advocated for the right for all citizens living in Hill Top Village apartments to have better… Read More
The Philip Gilbert Award for Outstanding Volunteer Service was presented posthumously to Leslie Allen, who passed away Dec. 24, 2021. The award, given each year, is reserved for a dedicated and passionate volunteer who shares Healthy Start’s vision and actively contributes to the realization of Coalition goals. Ms. Allen was a dedicated Coalition member who… Read More
The Coalition elected new officers and members at its annual meeting January 20th. The new 2022 Board officers are: Pauline Drake, Esq., Chair. Judge Drake is a retired Duval County judge. Mark Hudak, MD, Vice Chair. Dr. Hudak is a neonatologist and chair of pediatrics at the UF College of Medicine-Jacksonville. Carol Neil, PhD, Secretary.… Read More
The Coalition launched a new system of care/medical office pilot this spring to address the social determinants of health that impact birth outcomes and break down the barriers between the medical and social service fields. The pilot, funded by Baptist Health, places a Coordinated Intake & Referral staff person at Ascension St. Vincent’s Family Medicine… Read More
The Florida Department of Health Duval County is hiring a Healthy Start Senior Registered Nurse. The job posting will close on 7/22/2021. Visit the People First website to find the position (64004340) and apply. https://peoplefirst.myflorida.com/peoplefirst