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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.

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

‘A microsystem of health’: Daytona Beach could soon have a new low-barrier prenatal clinic

ORINGINAL SOURCE: The Daytona Beach News-Journal June 13, 2023 To read the full article, visit: https://www.news-journalonline.com/story/news/local/volusia/2023/06/13/a-daytona-beach-obstetrician-and-the-volusia-health-department-are-considering-a-new-prenatal-clinic/70290424007/

HHS Announces Over $65 Million to Address the Maternal Health Crisis and Invest in New Approaches to Care

ORIGINAL SOURCE: U.S. Department of Health and Human ServicesMay 19, 2023 To read the full article, visit: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2023/05/19/hhs-announces-over-65-million-address-maternal-health-crisis-invest-new-approaches-care.html

DCF Announces First Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) in Response to Hurricane Ian

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Department of Children and Families (DCF) Secretary Shevaun Harris announced that Florida’s application for Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) has been approved. D-SNAP provides food assistance for individuals and families impacted by Hurricane Ian and who are not receiving food assistance benefits through the regular Supplemental Nutrition Program (SNAP). D-SNAP … Continue reading “DCF Announces First Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) in Response to Hurricane Ian”

Media Clips From Wednesday, December 8th, 2021 Capital Area Leon County Press Conference

WFSU https://news.wfsu.org/state-news/2021-12-08/floridas-healthy-start-program-celebrates-30-years-of-success WUSF https://health.wusf.usf.edu/health-news-florida/2021-12-09/floridas-healthy-start-program-is-celebratng-30-years-of-success WCTV https://www.wctv.tv/2021/12/08/healthy-start-celebrates-30-years-service/ WJHG News Channel 7  https://www.wjhg.com/2021/12/08/healthy-start-celebrates-30-years-service/ NewsJax4 https://www.news4jax.com/news/florida/2021/12/08/healthy-start-celebrates-30-years-of-service-in-florida/ Leon County Government- Community & Media Service https://cms.leoncountyfl.gov/Home/Departments/Community-and-Media-Relations/News-Highlights-Display/partner-release-healthy-start-coalitions-celebrate-30-years-of-healthy-babies-moms Sunrise – A Florida Politics Podcast by Trimmel Gomes https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5maXJlc2lkZS5mbS9zdW5yaXNlL3Jzcw/episode/ZDk4YzYzYWQtMDgyOS00MjhhLTk4ZWQtMzljMWVkMmIwZTll Capitol News Service https://www.flanews.com/2021/12/08/healthy-start-celebrates-30-years-of-service/ The Tallahassee Democrat https://www.tallahassee.com/story/life/family/2021/12/07/healthy-start-marks-30-years-improving-lives-babies-moms/6416873001/ Newsbreak.com https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2456545267560/florida-s-healthy-start-program-is-celebrating-30-years-of-success Yahoo! https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/healthy-start-coalition-marks-30-184729092.html USA Online Media Clips from previous Healthy Start 30th Celebration Press Conferences: FLORIDA … Continue reading “Media Clips From Wednesday, December 8th, 2021 Capital Area Leon County Press Conference”