Author: Angela Meredith
Executive Director for Charlotte County Healthy Start, Port Charlotte, FL
Job DetailsFull-time$60,000-$70,000 a year, commensurate with experience.Location: Charlotte County Healthy Start QualificationsA minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a human resource field or three years’ experience in any combination of the following is preferred: maternal and child health issues; understanding of the health care delivery system; experience in project administration, including planning, evaluation, contracting, and … Continue reading “Executive Director for Charlotte County Healthy Start, Port Charlotte, FL”
RFP#2024-01: Florida Healthy Start Website Rebuild
Florida’s Association of Healthy Start Coalitions (FAHSC) harnesses the power of over 30 years as a leading nonprofit in the state of Florida to improve the lives of families through programs and services developed to meet their needs. Using a community-focused model, FAHSC supports 32 Healthy Start Coalitions throughout the state with programs tailored to … Continue reading “RFP#2024-01: Florida Healthy Start Website Rebuild”
ITN#2024-01: Healthy Start MomCare Network, Inc. Invitation to Negotiate Statewide Data System
The Healthy Start MomCare Network, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) organization that serves as the administrative service organization for all Florida Healthy Start Coalitions. It is the primary contract representative with the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) to provide risk appropriate care coordination and other services to pregnant women, infants and children who are identified as at-risk … Continue reading “ITN#2024-01: Healthy Start MomCare Network, Inc. Invitation to Negotiate Statewide Data System”
Florida Healthy Start Partners with Aetna Better Health Florida to Improve Maternal Health Outcomes
The Florida Association of Healthy Start Coalitions (FAHSC) has been awarded two grants from Aetna®, a CVS Health® company. The first is a $75,000 grant to support the delivery of doula care statewide through the network of participating Florida Healthy Start Coalitions. Using the G.R.O.W. Doula model, which was developed by the Healthy Start Coalition of Indian River alongside Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital, the Florida Healthy Start doula program supports, educates, and empowers pregnant women to take control of their health and achieve a healthy pregnancy and birth through the assistance of a professionally trained doula. A doula is a non-medical professional trained to support mothers and families with physical, emotional, and evidence-based information before, during, and after birth.
The Florida Association of Healthy Start Coalitions (FAHSC) has been awarded two grants from Aetna®, a CVS Health® company. The first is a $75,000 grant to support the delivery of doula care statewide through the network of participating Florida Healthy Start Coalitions. Using the G.R.O.W. Doula model, which was developed by the Healthy Start Coalition of Indian River alongside Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital, the Florida Healthy Start doula program supports, educates, and empowers pregnant women to take control of their health and achieve a healthy pregnancy and birth through the assistance of a professionally trained doula. A doula is a non-medical professional trained to support mothers and families with physical, emotional, and evidence-based information before, during, and after birth.
RFP #2023-07: Florida Healthy Start Market Research and Rebranding Award Notice
FAHSC is pleased to announce that the Market Research and Rebranding RFP has been awarded to Sachs Media. FAHSC looks forward to working with Sachs as we refresh our image and increase our reach in our mission to support Florida families and help every baby have a healthy start in life.
Florida Healthy Start Partners with Sunshine Health for Home Visiting Campaign
The Florida Association of Healthy Start Coalitions (FAHSC) and Sunshine Health have partnered to deliver a program outreach campaign about home visiting programs available through Florida Healthy Start’s Connect coordinated intake and referral program.
The Florida Association of Healthy Start Coalitions (FAHSC) and Sunshine Health have partnered to deliver a program outreach campaign about home visiting programs available through Florida Healthy Start’s Connect coordinated intake and referral program.
Making Sense of Maternal Mortality Rates in the United States
Recent reports show both a reduction in in-hospital delivery-related maternal death rates and an increase in overall maternal mortality in the United States. Briefly, these reports may seem to contradict each other; however, each report looks at different populations. Trends in Maternal Mortality and Severe Maternal Morbidity During Delivery-Related Hospitalizations in the United States, 2008 … Continue reading “Making Sense of Maternal Mortality Rates in the United States”
Health Foundation of South Florida Invests More Than $2 Million in Three Initiatives to Address Health Equity in the Region’s Black Communities
ORIGINAL SOURCE: CISION PR NewswireJune 19, 2023 To read the full article, visit: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/health-foundation-of-south-florida-invests-more-than-2-million-in-three-initiatives-to-address-health-equity-in-the-regions-black-communities-301854533.html
What is eclampsia, the condition that may have contributed to Olympian Tori Bowie’s death?
ORIGINAL SOURCE: CNN Health June 14, 2023 To read the full article, visit: https://www.cnn.com/2023/06/14/health/eclampsia-explainer-wellness/index.html