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The Florida Department of Health works to protect, promote, and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county, and community efforts.
Healthy Babies
Florida Department of Health in Hamilton County
- 386-792-1414
- WebInfoHamilton@flhealth.gov
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Mailing Address
209 SE Central Ave
PO Box 267
Jasper, FL 32052
Florida’s Healthy Babies focuses on helping all Floridians achieve the highest level of health.
Though Florida has experienced declining morbidity and mortality rates, disparities persist and the Department is committed to eliminating these differences.
The Florida Healthy Babies Initiative represents the collective strength of partners and individuals working together to improve the health and well-being of all Floridians.
In Hamilton County, the infant mortality rates are remaining high. Currently the rate is 12.7 deaths per 1,000 live births (2016, FL CHARTS). Hamilton County had a total of 6 infant deaths between 2014 and 2016. Florida Health Babies in Hamilton County is working to decrease the risks that lead to infant deaths.
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