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Category Archives: Saving Babies

Request for Proposal: Coordinated Intake Services

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The Northeast Florida Healthy Start Coalition is seeking qualified providers to implement Coordinated Intake & Referral  services in Baker, Clay, Duval, Nassau and St. Johns counties aimed at addressing the region’s infant mortality rate.   Funding of up to $450,050 will be available for implementation of this initiative during the project period (beginning July 1) Click here… Read More

Infant mortality decreases in 2021, racial disparities rise

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In 2021, 116 babies in Northeast Florida died before their first birthday, according to vital statistics data from the Florida Department of Health. This represents a significant drop from 2020, when there were 128 infant deaths. The regional infant mortality rate of 6.3 deaths per 1000 live births is more in line with the state… Read More

NEFL Nurse-Family Partnership graduates largest class

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More than 70 two-year-olds and their families graduated the Northeast Florida Nurse-Family Partnership program on November 5th, the largest class to-date in the region, state and possibly nation. The NFP program launched in Jacksonville in 2012 as part of the Florida  Maternal, Infant, Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) program. NFP is an evidence-based nurse home visitor… Read More

Open Position: FDOH Duval Healthy Start Senior Registered Nurse

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The Florida Department of Health Duval County is hiring a Healthy Start Senior Registered Nurse. The job posting will close on 2/23/2022. Visit the People First website to find the position (64003203) and apply.  https://peoplefirst.myflorida.com/peoplefirst

Regional infant mortality remains higher than state, nation

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The regional infant mortality rate declined for the second year in a row, but continues to be significantly higher than state and national rates.  The rate decreased from 7.3 to 7.1 deaths per 1000 live births, according to data recently released from the Florida Department of Health, compared to 5.8 deaths per 1000 live births at… Read More

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What's New

  • May 10, 2023  New mobile pantry providing essential supplies to Duval County Families
  • April 10, 2023  Driving Enrollment In Local Programs Focus of “Hey, Mama”
  • January 31, 2023  Request for Proposal: Coordinated Intake Services
  • January 30, 2023  Inaugural Summit Explores Root Causes of Infant Mortality
  • January 26, 2023  2023 Carol Brady Leadership Award Recipient: Dr. Ron Salem

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Upcoming Events

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National Infant Mortality Awareness Month

September 1 - September 30
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Baby Buggy Walk 2023

September 30 @ 8:30 am - 11:00 am
The Magnolia Project
Sat 30

Community Baby Shower

September 30 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
The Magnolia Project
Oct 13

Stress Through the Life Course & Infant Mortality Virtual Seminar

October 13 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Oct 18

Contracts & QI Committee Meeting October 2023

October 18 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
NEFL Healthy Start Coalition Admin Office

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