Some of Jacksonville’s highest-risk moms are enrolled in a new program that allows them to have nutritious meals and receive additional resources to help their babies grow healthy. Low-income, pregnant women are identified by Shands Jacksonville — including Healthy Start and Nurse Family Partnership clients — to receive food and services through the Second Harvest… Read More

Congratulations to former Coalition Board member Dr. Thomas Chiu for being a recipient of a prestigious certificate of appreciation from the Florida Medical Association. Dr. Chiu recently stepped down as chair of pediatrics at the UF College of Medicine-Jacksonville, but remains on faculty and was appointed as medical director of external affairs for pediatrics. He serves… Read More

The Magnolia Project, the Coalition’s federally-funded Healthy Start project that focuses on preconception health in Jacksonville’s urban core, is one of several dozen programs featured in a new compendium released by the Association for Maternal and Child Health Programs in July 2012. The compendium, entitled “Forging a Comprehensive Initiative to Improve Birth Outcomes and Reduce Infant… Read More

It took more than a little rain to dampen the spirits of the doctors and nurses who turned out for Rounds at the Grounds III on August 19th. Although weather conditions prevented them from playing on the field, the Black and Gold Teams faced off in a series of indoor games, including a cheerleading competition… Read More

College students trained on the importance of preconception health and community-based organizations will come together for a two-day workshop September 6th and 7th to develop strategies to have successful Campus/Community Partnerships and develop a Collaborative Task Force for Infant Mortality Prevention. The Northeast Florida Healthy Start Coalition, University of North Florida and U.S. DHHS Office… Read More