The Healthy Start Coalition of Northeast Florida, Inc. serves  Baker, Clay, Duval, Nassau, St. Johns

Carol Brady, Executive Director

644 Cesery Blvd., Jacksonville, Florida 32211

Phone: 904.723.5422 Fax: 904.723.5433

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About the Healthy Start Coalition

How Did It All Happen?

Promoted by the late Governor Lawton Chiles, Healthy Start was established by the 1991 Florida Legislature to help reduce Florida's high infant mortality and improve the lives of pregnant women. Since then, nearly three dozen local coalitions statewide have gained support from government leaders and individuals of every political and philosophical opinion.

Since Healthy Start began, Northeast Florida has seen a decrease in infant mortality, low birth weight and a reduced rate of infants who die before 28 days of age.

How Healthy Start Works

The state's 32 coalitions are partnerships made up of local public and private medical professionals, hospitals, schools, charities, social services agencies, the United Way and individuals. Coalition members work together to identify and resolve local health problems that affect pregnant women and their families.

The Healthy Start Program

The Healthy Start Program involves a holistic approach to maternal and child health, encompassing service planning, community involvement, funding and provision of services. Healthy Start provides moms, newborns and families with the resources, support and help they need to develop a healthy pregnancy and a healthy birth.

About the Coalition