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World Breastfeeding Week 2017

Breastfeeding, sometimes a topic of controversy and debate, has seen a lot of progress locally in the last few years. Our community works behind the scenes all year long to ensure families get the education and support they need to give their babies a healthy start in life. But in August, we take a step […]

World Breastfeeding Week – Door/Window/Office Decorating Contest!

World Breastfeeding Week is celebrated every year on August 1-7th in more than 120 countries to encourage breastfeeding and improve the health of babies around the world. Click here to sign up!  To celebrate, the Healthy Start Coalition of Sarasota County and the Breastfeeding Advocates of Sarasota County are continuing our fabulous Decorating Contest. After […]

Press Release: ROSE Community Transformer Training Aims to Reduce Racial Disparities in Breastfeeding in Sarasota County

FOR IMMEDIATE Release: April 15, 2016 ROSE Community Transformer Training Aims to Reduce Racial Disparities in Breastfeeding in Sarasota County Additional efforts to train Care Providers and Provide Drop-In Support The Healthy Start Coalition of Sarasota County, Inc. in partnership with Sarasota Memorial Hospital and the Florida Department of Health in Sarasota, was awarded a […]

Special Announcement: Healthy Start receives grant funding to combat racial disparities in breastfeeding

Posted February 26, 2016 While Sarasota County has a rising overall breastfeeding rate and multiple organizations offering affordable support, there are many gaps that need addressed, particularly racial disparities in breastfeeding. Thanks to a grant from NACCHO (National Association of County and City Health Officials) and a partnership with Sarasota Memorial Hospital and the Florida […]

Can Healthy Start help you?

Congratulations on your pregnancy or new baby! Healthy Start is here to provide professional, confidential services to help you and your baby, at no cost to you. At your first prenatal visit, you will be given a Healthy Start screening form. Even if you are not referred to Healthy Start by your doctor, midwife, or […]