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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News & Updates
The Community Report (attached) was released on January 17, 2008 by the Coalition. Please contact Sarah Holdstein at sholdstein@nefhsc.org or 723.5422 x120 for more information or for the document in another format.
Publications Attached:
Safe Sleep Campaign Launch
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and other sleep-related deaths are a leading cause of post-neonatal mortality in Duval County and northeast Florida. Inappropriate bedding, not on back to sleep and not in an infant bed were among the top risk factors associated with these deaths. For this reason, a region-wide comprehensive awareness and informational campaign has been launched to raise awareness within our region.
Safe Sleep Trainings Available: To request a training for your agency or more information, please contact Katie Wehr at kwehr@nefhsc.org or 723.5422 x.112.
"Fresh From Florida Kids" PilotThe Florida Department of Agriculture and the Florida Association of Healthy Start Coalitions have partnered to pilot “Fresh From Florida Kids.” The Northeast Florida Healthy Start Coalition is one of five Coalitions in the state selected to pilot the program. The program is designed to increase consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables and to encourage healthy eating habits at a young age in order to reduce childhood obesity. The program also teaches and gives parents the necessary tools to provide healthy foods for their families. The pilot is divided into three phases over 2 ½ years. Phase I targets children 6-12 months of age who are just beginning to eat solid foods. Phase II is designed for children 12-24 months of age who are starting to eat finger foods and who are learning how to eat on their own. Phase III focuses on children 24-36 months of age by reinforcing healthy eating choices for toddlers. During Phase I, parents will receive a kit and education booklet that includes recipes. At the end of each phase, parents will fill out a short questionnaire describing their child’s and families eating habits. Information collected through the surveys will be used to evaluate participants’ and the program’s success. In exchange for completed surveys, parents will receive information for the next phase along with retail coupons and other incentives to encourage continued participation. The pilot is in Phase I currently. The Coalition will recruit 500 participants through Healthy Start, Healthy Families Jacksonville, and Duval County WIC.
Please visit http://www.freshfromfloridakids.com/ for more information.
Healthy Start Board & Committee Meeting Schedule
Board of Directors Meeting
March 20 @ 9:00 a.m.
Magnolia Project (5300 N. Pearl St. - Pearl Plaza)
Coalition Meeting
April 24, 2008 @ 9:00 a.m.
Jacksonville Children's Commission
Safe Sleep Partnership
March 26, 2008 @ 9:00 a.m.
Children's Home Society
Black Infant Health Community Council
March 26, 2008 @ 1:00
Magnolia Project
KidCare Steering Committee
April 2, 2008 @ 10:00 a.m.
Children's Medical Services
Contracts & QI
April 9, 2008 @ 8:30 a.m.
Healthy Start Board Room
