Escambia County Healthy Start Coalition

08/21/2026

A great event starts with great partners like HCA Florida West Hospital!

We’re so grateful to our Cocktails for Cradles 2026 sponsors for helping us celebrate and support healthier moms, stronger families, and brighter futures for babies in our community.

We couldn’t do it without you!

Join us at Cocktails for Cradles — tickets and sponsorship opportunities are available now.
www.healthystart.info/cocktailsforcradles

08/20/2026

Not all stress is the same.

Stress is a normal part of life, but when stress becomes frequent, intense, and ongoing without adequate support, it can become toxic stress.

During pregnancy, toxic stress can affect both the parent's health and the developing baby. Prolonged activation of the body's stress response has been linked to an increased risk of:
🤰 High blood pressure during pregnancy
👶 Preterm birth
⚖️ Low birth weight
💙 Pregnancy complications and poorer maternal health outcomes

The good news? Support matters. Caring relationships, access to healthcare, mental health services, stable housing, nutritious food, and strong community connections can help buffer the effects of stress and improve outcomes for families.

At Healthy Start, we believe every parent deserves the support they need for a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby. If you or someone you know could benefit from additional support during pregnancy, we're here to help.

08/19/2026

🍼 Mobile Stork Stock is Now Open to ALL Escambia County Families with Proof of Need! 🍼
Healthy Start's Mobile Stork Stock provides FREE essential baby items and safety equipment to families in need throughout Escambia County.
📍 What You'll Need to Bring:
✔ Proof of Escambia County residency (Driver's License, State ID, Passport, or Photo ID plus a current household bill)
✔ Proof of need (Medicaid card, WIC card)
⚠️ Please Note: Supplies are limited and distributed on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. Attendance does not guarantee availability of items.

Follow our social media pages for weekly location announcements, schedule updates, and weather-related changes.
For more information, contact Healthy Start at 850-696-2291

08/18/2026

We’re raising a glass to the incredible sponsors who make Cocktails for Cradles 2026 possible! 🥂
Your support helps Escambia County Healthy Start Coalition continue providing resources, education, and support to moms, babies, and families in our community.
Thank you for investing in healthy beginnings!

Want to be part of the evening? Purchase your tickets or become a sponsor today!
https://www.healthystart.info/cocktailsforcradles

08/12/2026

We hope to see you there!

Florida Blue is inviting Pensacola’s new and growing families to celebrate the parenting journey at the Healthy Beginnings Community Baby Shower, a free, family-friendly event happening Saturday, Aug. 22. Designed for expecting parents, new moms and dads, and caregivers, the community baby shower

08/12/2026

Have a great first day back to all our Escambia County students!

08/11/2026

We've received a generous donation of five 13.2 oz Peticate Hypoallergenic Formula cans.
If this is something you can use, please comment or send us a message to arrange pick up!
First come, First Serve

08/10/2026

Swimsuit color matters more than you think.

When children are in or around water, bright, high-visibility swimsuit colors can make a big difference. Neon shades like yellow, orange, lime green, and bright pink are generally much easier to spot underwater than blues, grays, whites, or darker colors that can blend into the pool or ocean.

Before your next beach or pool day:
Choose bright, neon-colored swimwear.
Remember that no swimsuit replaces active supervision.
Keep young children within arm's reach, designate a Water Watcher, and use layers of protection like fences and Coast Guard-approved life jackets when appropriate.

A simple choice at the store could help make your child easier to see in an emergency.

Let's make water safety a priority this summer. Please share this with friends and family—it could help keep a child safe.