We need YOU to spread the word throughout the community. We want moms, dads, neighbors, teachers, plumbers, gardeners, Veterans, knitters, readers, walkers, young, old, and everyone in between! Adversity affects all of us - but we can be the change! Reach out to HealthyCharlotte@flhealth.gov if you are interested in learning more or joining the Task Force.

By Maria Godoy and Daniel Wood, National Public Radio, May 30, 2020 In April, New Orleans health officials realized their drive-through testing strategy for the coronavirus wasn't working. The reason? Census tract data revealed hot spots for the virus were located in predominantly low-income African-American neighborhoods where many residents lacked cars. In response, officials have changed their strategy, sending mobile testing vans to some of those areas, says Thomas LaVeist , dean of...

For Charlotte County's Day 1 ACEs Awareness Campaign, our Featured Agency is the Charlotte County Substance Exposed Newborn (SEN) Task Force. Substance Exposed Newborn (SEN): Charlotte County Substance Exposed Newborn (SEN) Taskforce formed in May of 2017 as part of the Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) taskforce on Maternal and Child Health. The group consists of nurses and community partner representatives from various agencies including Bayfront Hospital, DOH-Charlotte, Charlotte...