The importance of community partnerships – and the role of Healthy Start Coalitions – in improving care for mothers and babies was highlighted at the Seventh Annual Meeting of the Florida Perinatal Quality Collaborative (FPQC) held last week in Tampa. The meeting featured presentations on strategies for practitioners to reduce health disparities, engaging families and … Continue reading “Role of Healthy Start Coalitions, Community Partnerships Highlighted at FPQC Annual Meeting”
Month: April 2018
2018 Florida County Child Well-Being Index: No Improvement in Low Birthweight
Despite progress in several areas impacting maternal and child health, the proportion of babies born too small remains unchanged according to the 2018 Florida County Child Well-Being Index. The report, released today by Florida Kids Count, examines progress between 2011 and 2016 by the state and counties on 16 key indicators of child health … Continue reading “2018 Florida County Child Well-Being Index: No Improvement in Low Birthweight”