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February 5, 2019

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National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day on Feb. 7. is a day to increase awareness about HIV among blacks/African Americans and encourage people to get involved in prevention efforts, get tested and get treatment if they are living with HIV.

Florida is among the top three states in the nation for the number of people newly diagnosed with HIV. Data recently released from the Florida Department of Health shows that of the 116,944 persons with HIV, 42% are black or African American, 31% are Hispanic and […]

January 24, 2019

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The Marion County community—including residents, healthcare and social services providers, businesses and faith-based organizations—are invited to share their views on the county’s health and healthcare by taking this 10-minute survey. Participants will be entered to win a $30 gift card. The survey will be open from Jan. 24 to April 30. Survey results, along with research and health-related data, will be used in a Community Health Needs Assessment to be completed in summer 2019. Hard copies of the surveys are also available. For more […]

January 16, 2019

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The Alachua County community—including residents, healthcare and social services providers, businesses and faith-based organizations—are invited to share their views on the county’s health and healthcare by taking a 10-minute survey. Participants will be entered to win a $30 gift card. The survey will be open from Jan. 15 to March 2. Survey results, along with research and health-related data, will be used in a Community Health Needs Assessment to be completed in summer 2019. Hard copies of the surveys are also available. For more […]

November 29, 2018

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Today, an estimated 1.2 million Americans have HIV. In 2016, the South accounted for more HIV diagnoses than all other regions (Northeast, West and Midwest) combined, representing 52 percent of all HIV and AIDS diagnoses in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This World AIDS Day (Dec. 1), WellFlorida recognizes the personal losses due to HIV and our commitment to fight the spread of the disease.

In 2017, HIV was the 8th leading cause of death for people ages 25-44 in […]

October 31, 2018

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The Florida Department of Health in Columbia and Hamilton counties, in partnership with WellFlorida Council, the local health planning council for North Central Florida, are encouraging county residents, healthcare providers and others to share their views on health by taking a 10-minute survey. The surveys are available here. Participants will be entered to win a $25 gift card.

The surveys will be open from Nov. 1 to Dec. 17. The Community Member Survey is for residents and individuals who live or work in Columbia or Hamilton county. The […]

October 11, 2018

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Safe Routes to Schools (SRTS) is a statewide program funded by the Florida Department of Transportation. WellFlorida Council provides SRTS in North Central Florida and the Big Bend area. SRTS aims to create safe, convenient and fun opportunities for children to walk and bicycle to and from schools. The goal is to increase the number of children walking and biking, increase safety, and reverse the trend towards childhood obesity and inactivity.

Safe Routes to Schools offers:
Free resources and training for teachers, schools and […]

October 1, 2018

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183,000 children in Florida have young parents ages 18 to 24. These young parents need to be able to complete their education and increase their employment skills to ensure they can support their families and promote their children’s healthy development.

According to Opening Doors for Young Parents, the latest KIDS COUNT® policy report from the Annie E. Casey Foundation, Florida is home to 148,000 young adult parents who face hurdles to support their children and fulfill their own potential. 

The fifty-state report reveals that, at 9 percent, Florida […]

September 20, 2018

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WellFlorida Council was selected as a winner in the 25th anniversary National Health Information AwardsSM. This program recognizes the nation’s best consumer health information programs and materials. Marketing materials and health information for Heathy Start received a Merit Award for Total Health Information. Jill Dygert, WellFlorida’s Art Director and Communications Manager, is credited with the design and editing of the materials which include a brochure, pregnancy/baby planner, health bulletin and website.

“We were delighted to participate […]

September 10, 2018

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The next Trauma Agency General meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 12 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at the Dixie County Emergency Operations Center located at 17600 SE Highway 19 in Cross City. This is going to be a very exciting meeting as there are a variety of items on the agenda including:

Presentation from Meridian Behavioral Health Care for EMS Agencies to Participate in Blue Foundation Grant Services (Related to Post-Opioid Overdose Resuscitation)

Consideration of New Board of Directors Slate (as reviewed by […]

September 10, 2018

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Please join us at the State Consumer Health Information and Policy Advisory Council. The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, September 26, 2018, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, with an hour allotted for lunch. The meeting address and call-in information is listed below.

The Data Standards and Transparency Workgroup will be convened for the first half of the meeting, and agenda Items include a discussion on the existing quality measures on FloridaHealthFinder and a review of new Hospice Quality Measures.

Meeting Location:
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