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Investing in Healthy Start: A Lifeline for Florida Families
Healthy Start is a critical support system for Florida families. Families receiving full intervention with home visiting services experience 35% fewer premature births and 42% lower infant mortality, leading to better health outcomes for both mothers and babies. The Connect program has linked 295,000 families to essential services they need, while the Healthy Start Doula … Continue reading “Investing in Healthy Start: A Lifeline for Florida Families”
FAHSC Impacted by Tallahassee Tornados
The Florida Association of Healthy Start Coalitions has been impacted by the severe weather that passed through the Tallahassee area on May 10, 2024. Our office is without power and our phone lines are down. If you need to speak to someone urgently, please contact your local coalition or email ExecAssistant@fahsc.org. Otherwise, please check back … Continue reading “FAHSC Impacted by Tallahassee Tornados”
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.
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
Florida Healthy Start Celebrates 30 Years Helping Mothers and Children
On Wednesday, October 27th, 2021, Florida Healthy Start celebrated 30 years for their program that aims to reduce infant mortality rates and low birth weights in Florida. To read more about the event, please visit https://www.theledger.com/story/news/regional/2021/10/27/florida-healthy-start-celebrates-30-years-helping-mothers-children/6118011001/.
Chris Sprowls Snags Award From Healthy Start Coalitions
Florida Association of Healthy Start Coalitions CEO Cathy Timuta presented House Speaker Sprowls with an award this week to recognize his push to extend Medicaid benefits for pregnant women from two months to one year. The issue was one of Sprowls’ top priorities in the 2021 Legislative Session. “Every baby should have the opportunity to … Continue reading “Chris Sprowls Snags Award From Healthy Start Coalitions”