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The Sun Also Shines on Women’s Health in Florida – Beyond Building Bridges. Annette Phelps, ARNP, MSN, Director of Division of Family Health Services, Florida Department of Health. Objective. Discuss Florida’s initiatives and policies related to preconception health.
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The Sun Also Shines on Women’s Health in Florida – Beyond Building Bridges Annette Phelps, ARNP, MSN, Director of Division of Family Health Services, Florida Department of Health
Objective Discuss Florida’s initiatives and policies related to preconception health.
Keys for Success: Florida’s Preconception Health Initiatives • Strong staff with program expertise • Data and epidemiology experts • Public health leadership support (state and federal) • Building Bridges • Partnerships
Florida’s Infant, Maternal and Reproductive Health 2010-2015 Performance Measures
What types of policies or environmental changes can a state make to improve women’s health? • Plan and develop a systematic approach • Identify partners and programs • Build bridges through collaboration and coordination • Create statewide initiatives • Be guided by health indicators to measure the health status of women