On December 1, World AIDS Day, we recognize the fact that more than 1 million Americans have HIV, and about 1 in 7 of them don’t know it. According to HIV.gov, southern states bear the greatest burden of HIV, accounting for half of the new infections recorded in 2014. In 2016 alone, nearly 5,000 Floridians were diagnosed with HIV, with about 78% of those cases involving men and 22% involving women. HIV disproportionately affects MSM (men who have sex with men) as well as people […]
These FREE online and on-site events are being offered to home visiting staff from MIECHV-funded programs and their community partners serving families with young children. Please take advantage of these great opportunities to update your knowledge and skills, gain insight on emerging issues and spark renewed passion and creativity in serving Florida’s children and families. Check your calendar and register now!
Breastfeeding Counselor Course
Nov. 15 – 17, 2017
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Indian River State College: Dixon Hendry Campus
Room A100
2229 NW 9th Ave
Safe Routes to School is scheduling trainings for teachers and community professionals in Bradford, Columbia, Gilchrist, Levy, Putnam and Union counties. The purpose of the trainings is to teach those who work with children about bicycle and pedestrian safety. Attendees learn laws, safe practices, lessons, proper helmet fit, and how to set up a bicycle safety rodeo. Those who attend the training are able to reserve a trailer with 24 bicycles on it for safety events with students and the community.
Law enforcement officials, P.E. teachers, after-school programs, Boys/Girls club volunteers, recreation […]
On December 14 and 19, Sumter County residents are invited to join a focus group to talk about the health of their communities. Participants will earn $20 for roughly 90 minutes of their time. The focus groups are part of Sumter’s community health assessment and will help Florida Department of Health gain a better understanding of health issues that are important to the community and its leaders. Registration is required. Please contact WellFlorida Council to sign up! Call 352-727-3765.
Upcoming focus group dates and locations:
Dec. 14, […]
The High Impact Prevention (HIP) project, brought to you by WellFlorida Council, will be attending both the Ocala PrideFest on Oct. 7 and the Gainesville Pride festival on Oct. 21. HIP will offer free and confidential HIV testing at the Ocala event, which will take place at Citizen’s Circle on Southeast Osceola Avenue between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. At Gainesville Pride festival, the Alachua County Health Department will provide HIV testing via mobile bus. HIP will have educational materials at the Gainesville […]
WellFlorida Council is pleased to announce the availability of mini-grant funding from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to expand access to Diabetes Self-Management Education (DSME) programs in North Central Florida. People with diabetes who complete a DSME program are better able to manage their disease and prevent or delay complications. DSME is s a comprehensive, evidence-based approach to disease management that meets national standards.
To extend the reach of the DSME mini-grant funding opportunity, WellFlorida was selected as one of three health planning councils to […]
The Marion County Hospital District Board of Trustees (MCHD) is pleased to announce grant funding opportunities to improve the health of residents in Marion County. The Board of Trustees has determined, based upon the 2015 Community Health Needs Assessment conducted by WellFlorida, Inc., that the following designated health need areas will receive priority for Hospital District grant funding beginning February 1, 2018:
• Obesity prevention in adults and children
• Smoking cessation and prevention in adults and adolescents, including other tobacco use
• Diabetes prevention […]
Rural Health Partnership, WellFlorida Council and the Florida Department of Health are hosting a free course entitled Critical Access Hospitals and Regional Trauma System Partners Improve Patient Care Through Collaboration. The agenda for this training session will include:
Regional Trauma Plan
Uniform Trauma Transport Protocols
EMS and Emergency Preparedness Issues for Critical Access Hospitals
Pediatric and Geriatric Trauma
What to Do for Trauma Patients (Coding, Assessment, Treatment, etc.)
Quality Assurance for Transportation and Care
One Continuing Education Unit (CEU) for nurses and other health professionals is available […]
The Maternal, Infant and Early Childhood Education Home Visiting program (MIECHV) is now available in Marion County. Services are offered through Kids Central, Inc. and managed by WellFlorida Council. Call 352-547-3730 for more information.
MIECHV is a free parenting program with enrollment open to eligible parents and caregivers with infants age 0 to 12 months. The program continues to serve families until the child is 3 years of age. MIECHV believes parents and caregivers are a child’s first and most important teacher. By using the evidence-based […]
North Central Florida HealthCare Coalition (NCFHCC) is accepting applications for projects that support one of the following capabilities: Continuity of Operations, Emergency Operations Coordination, Information Sharing, Medical Surge or Mass Fatality. The request must demonstrate relevance to NCFHCC’s mission: Coordinating preparedness and resilience through all sectors of the healthcare system. Requesting agencies must be a current member or request membership to NCFHCC as part of the project submission process. To become a member, please contact Donald Griest.
NCFHCC is a collaborative network of healthcare organizations […]
