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Are you or someone you care about in need of a cancer support group, transportation for medical treatments or financial assistance with prescription drugs? Locate resources for these needs and more on the website www.CancerResourceGuideNCF.org. The Cancer Resource Guide of North Central Florida is a public service of North Central Florida Cancer Control Collaborative (NCFCCC), WellFlorida Council and the Florida Department of Health Cancer Control Program.

The Cancer Resource Guide of North Central Florida lists support groups, community and caregiver resources, financial support services and […]

CityLights newsletter published by CityMatCH

Florida’s unique network of community-based Healthy Start Coalitions is providing a foundation for the development of local systems of care with a goal of linking at-risk families with services that best meet their preferences and needs.

The state is leveraging its established universal prenatal and infant screening process to facilitate access to an array of home visiting programs that focus on maternal and child health, prevention of abuse and neglect, and school readiness.

“Healthy Start was the only game in town 25 years […]

MARCH OF DIMES AWARDS GRANT TO HEALTHY START OF NORTH CENTRAL FLORIDA TO HELP IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF MOTHERS AND BABIES

March of Dimes
Healthy Start of North Central Florida

March of Dimes, whose mission is to improve the health of babies, is pleased to advance maternal and infant health by supporting Healthy Start of North Central Florida, Inc. with a $16,000.00 community service grant. This community service grant will enhance the UF Health CenteringPregnancy® program and establish the UF Health CenteringParenting® program as an innovative way […]

Babies don’t come with instruction manuals but home-visiting programs may be the next best thing

New parents have too much to do, and not enough time to do it all. They are learning what is best for baby and their own health during and after pregnancy, and there are so many questions.

Should my baby sleep on their back? How do I balance work and being a parent? Where can I turn for help?

Home visiting programs that offer family support services answer these questions and more. Programs […]

Gainesville Sun
By Nathan Crabbe

Alachua County will soon see the benefits of making a greater investment in children long before they get to kindergarten — in fact, starting before they’re even born.

Last year, the County Commission created the Children’s Services Advisory Board to determine how to spend about $1.2 million slated for programs from prenatal to age 5. The board came to the commission last week with its recommendations.
One promising program will provide mothers of newborns with a home visit from a nurse within […]

Gainesville Sun
By Aida Mallard

Early childhood advocacy awareness, local programs and resources will take center stage at the Early Childhood Advocacy Summit with speakers, workshops and tips from experts, with networking and lunch in the mix.

Hosted by Innovative Dads Inc., the summit will be held from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday at CareerSource North Central Florida at 10 NW 6th St. The summit is free and open to the community, but those attending must RSVP via email at soil3@hotmail.com or by calling 352-283-2185.

Founded by Pastor Gerard […]

Ocala Star Banner

Christian Vidal was No. 84 and held the slip of blue paper with the number printed on it tight in his hand and to his chest.

Standing in front of Dr. Stephen Dunn’s dental office Friday morning, Vidal, 24, counted the minutes until his number was called, which would mark the end of a year-long toothache.

“But it really starting hurting three months ago,” he said, pointing to his lower left jaw.

A few months ago the tooth got infected, but without health or dental insurance, […]