The Northeast Florida Healthy Start Coalition is seeking a qualified provider to implement Coordinated Intake & Referral and/or Healthy Start 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 (July… Read More
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
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
Coalition offices will be closed Thursday, November 10, 2022 due to Tropical Storm Nicole. For information, call 904-723-5422. It is vital to have a plan for disasters such as hurricanes to avoid added stress on a family, especially during pregnancy. These tips should come in handy in creating a family communications plan so mom, dad… Read More
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