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Cultural Competency and Cancer Disparities Training

May 8, 2018

Join North Central Cancer Control Collaborative and WellFlorida for the Regional Cultural Competency and Cancer Disparities Training on May 14.

Earn 2 CEUs, gain valuable information and enjoy light refreshments at this free event.

When:
From 1 to 4 p.m. on May 14, 2018

Where:
WellFlorida Council, 1785 NW 80th Blvd., Gainesville, FL

Topics and Speakers:
Cultural Competency 
Cultural competence—what it is and what it isn’t
Health beliefs and explanatory models of illness
Using cultural awareness to provide patient centered inclusive care

North Central Florida Healthcare Coalition Summer Events

May 7, 2018

jill.dygert

Blog

The North Central Florida Healthcare Coalition (NCFHCC) coordinates preparedness and resilience through all sectors of the healthcare system. The primary goal of NCFHCC is to better prepare communities in the event of catastrophic events (i.e. natural disasters, man-made disasters, emergencies, etc.)

The general membership of NCFHCC includes public, private and governmental agencies involved in the overall healthcare system within the 11-county region. Disciplines include health providers, medical first responders, public health officials and emergency management officers, just to name a few.

Interested in joining? Contact Chris Christine […]

Citrus County invited to share views on health

May 7, 2018

jill.dygert

News

WellFlorida News Release

Citrus County community members and healthcare providers are invited to share their views on health and healthcare by participating in a focus group and/or taking a survey. WellFlorida Council is conducting the research in May and June for the Florida Department of Health in Citrus.

Focus group participants will earn $20 for roughly two hours of their time. Call WellFlorida at 352-727-3765 for the focus group schedule and to sign up.

The Citrus County Health Survey is available online at www.WellFlorida.org (select “Survey”). Surveys […]

NewboRN Home Visiting Website Launch

April 3, 2018

jill.dygert

Blog

WellFlorida is thrilled to announce the website launch of NewboRN Home Visiting, the newest program being offered to mothers and babies by Healthy Start of North Central Florida.

NewboRN Home Visiting is dedicated to improving the health, safety and future of all children born in Alachua County. The program — made possible by a collaboration of local hospitals, home health agencies and childbirth providers — sends registered nurses and licensed midwives to the homes of mothers who recently gave birth in order to check on […]

Turn trend around: County slides in health survey

April 1, 2018

jill.dygert

News

Citrus County Chronicle

THE ISSUE: Citrus County scores slump in health surveys.
OUR OPINION: The fix begins with “we.”

Here’s the bad news: Citrus County’s score on a nationally respected health survey continues to slide. Among Florida’s 67 counties, our county’s rank has dropped from 44 two years ago to 54 in 2018.

Here’s the good news: Each of us has the power to help turn that trend around, through both individual action and participation in targeted community efforts.
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF), in partnership with the University of Wisconsin Population Health […]

Florida Safe Routes to School

April 1, 2018

jill.dygert

Bike Safety, Florida Department of Transportation, Pedestrian Safety, Safe Routes to School, traffic, traffic safety, WellFlorida

Blog

Florida Safe Routes to School urges children to be active while teaching them about traffic safety

In an effort to reduce the risk of diabetes, obesity and other health issues, WellFlorida’s newest program Safe Routes to School (SRTS) will encourage children to walk or bike to school while also teaching them how to be alert in situations that involve pedestrian and bicycle safety. The statewide program, funded by the Florida Department of Transportation, will offer free training workshops that will prepare teachers and other community members […]

NewboRN Home Visiting program available to Alachua County women

March 27, 2018

jill.dygert

News

WellFlorida News Release

The Alachua County Children Services Advisory Board hosted a kick-off for the NewboRN Home Visiting program on Sat., March 17, 2018 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Alachua County School Board District Office. Speakers at the event included Alachua County Commissioner Lee Pinkoson and Alachua County Advisory Chair Thomas Logan.

The NewboRN Home Visiting program is a coordinated effort to improve the health, safety and future of all babies born in Alachua County. The program is overseen by Healthy Start of North Central […]

Program launches offering free home nurse visits for new moms

March 17, 2018

jill.dygert

News

WCJB

GAINESVILLE, Fla. In May 2017 the board of county commissioners in Alachua county formed the Alachua County Children’s Services Advisory Board to make sure all children would be ready to enter kindergarten.
Today, they debuted their new program.
The “Newborn Nurse Home Visit Program”* will send out registered nurses and certified nurse midwifes on home visits to families with newborns to check on the health of both the baby and the new mother.
The visits are funded by the board and will be free of […]

State should fully fund Healthy Start

February 28, 2018

jill.dygert

Healthy Start, WellFlorida

News

Citrus County Chronicle

IN SUMMARY
THE ISSUE: Healthy Start program in danger of a major funding cut.

OUR OPINION: Legislators need to fully fund this program, for the health of babies and whole communities.

Florida has been in the crosshairs lately, so it’s nice to hear when the state is doing something right. In this case, it’s Florida’s progress in lowering the infant mortality rate by 35 percent, due largely to the efforts of Healthy Start coalitions statewide. But advocates warn that Healthy Start is on the chopping block in […]

County puts Children’s Trust on Nov. 6 ballot

February 27, 2018

jill.dygert

Other

Gainesville Sun

The initiative could raise $7 million its first year in property taxes.

The creation of a children’s services organization will be on the November ballot this year.
The Alachua County Commission voted at its public hearing meeting Tuesday to put a Children’s Trust initiative on the Nov. 6 referendum.
The board established the Children’s Services Advisory Board in August 2016. If approved by voters, the Children’s Trust will be created and will have the authority to tax up to one-half mill to provide services for […]

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