It’s Bad Y’all. Let’s Stop it Before it Starts.

The program plan aims to lower drug use in Duval County, FL. The county experienced an increase in drug overdose deaths, particularly in the 15-24 age group. Englewood Elementary School, within Health Zone 2, has a high-risk student population. The program goal is to decrease drug use rates in the K-12 public school population of Health Zone 2. It will use the evidence-based LifeSkills Training Program to address risk factors associated with substance use and to promote drug resistance. The program will employ Impact Learner and Behavioral Objectives and will utilize Fishbein’s integrated behavioral model and a combination of theories to guide the program. The program also includes cultural awareness elements to cater to the diverse student population in zip code 32207.

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Birthing a new narrative for maternal mortality

Trinity Hooks, highlights the stark reality of maternal mortality, particularly among minority women, attributing it to weathering and systemic disparities. Education, advocacy, and cultural competence are proposed solutions for mothers, healthcare systems, and obstetric professionals. By fostering collaboration and awareness, Hooks advocates for a concerted effort to address and mitigate maternal mortality trends, emphasizing the imperative of mutual understanding and support between mothers and healthcare providers.

City needs a syringe exchange program to reduce disease, increase hope

The crucial need for syringe exchange programs to address addiction and prevent blood-borne infections. Despite financial benefits and community support, political hurdles hinder progress. Advocating for empathy-based approaches, she underscores the importance of offering hope and treatment options. The article calls for action in destigmatizing addiction and prioritizing public health initiatives.

Household Income Impact on Nutrition Access

Food Deserts, found within areas of low SES, lack fresh fruit, vegetables, and other healthy options, and instead have stores that stock highly processed foods (TBCG, 2019). In the U.S., Florida has the highest rates of food insecurity, obesity, and chronic diseases related to obesity, compared to national data (Wright et al., 2018). The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) reports that 23.5 million Americans live in food deserts, with 1.25 million of those people residing in Florida’s food deserts (Wright et al., 2018). A 2019 study, using 2015 data, found that forty of Jacksonville’s census tracts, out of 173, were Food Deserts (TBCG, 2019).