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
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
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
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