THE PLAYERS Center for Child Health

Community Education
Programs for Parents and Adults
we offer a range of age-appropriate, school-based
caretakers the importance of learning CPR. To register
With a goal of improving the health of the community,
Infant and Child CPR courses teach parents and
for CPR courses, visit baptisthealth.eventbrite.com.
lessons that encourage and empower children to
develop healthy nutrition habits and vital safety
skills that improve overall physical and social well-
The Pediatric First Aid Course teaches the basics
summer camps, community centers and other out-of-
when dealing with children. If you have a group
being. Each program can be adapted for playgroups,
school settings. For information about any of these
educational opportunities below, call THE PLAYERS
of first aid and injuries caretakers may encounter
at Wolfson Children’s Hospital
interested in training, please call 904.202.4302 to
Enhancing child health and wellness through education
schedule a class.
Center at 904.202.WELL (9355).
Advocating for health access for children
The Child Passenger Safety Parent Workshop
Preschool Programs
teaches parents the importance of keeping children
puppet and an interactive storybook introduce young
throughout childhood. Best safety practices for
safe both in and around motor vehicles from birth
I Can Eat a Rainbow (ages 3 – 7) A caterpillar
installing a car seat and for securing a child in the seat
children to the importance of eating a variety of
are also covered in this free one-hour session. After
healthy food.
Germaine the Germ Thing (ages 3 – 7)
Children learn how to prevent the spread of germs
through effective hand washing. They will love
seeing how germs spread as shown by our special
GlitterBug® Potion.
Teddy Bear Clinic (ages 4 – 5)
Pre-K children enjoy taking their
favorite stuffed friend through
a “check-up” as they learn
what to expect at their own
pre-kindergarten physicals.
THE PLAYERS
Center for
Child Health
School-Age Programs
the session, hands-on education for installing the
interactive program takes students on an adventure
certified child passenger safety technicians.
how their organs work together, as well as ways to
or to schedule an
Body Safari (grades 2 – 3) This fun and
seat in your vehicle is conducted by nationally
through the major body systems. Students will learn
For more information
keep their bodies healthy and safe.
appointment, call
Mission Nutrition (grades 4 – 5) A race car-
wolfsonchildrens.org/
our bodies need to stay healthy. Hands-on activities
community car seat
make informed food choices.
.
904.202.4302 or visit
themed program that teaches students what foods
safekids for upcoming
illustrate how to read and interpret food labels to
checks.
Immunization requirements
for entering kindergarten
will be included in take-home
materials.
3563 Philips Highway, Building E, Suite 502
Jacksonville, FL 32207
904.202.WELL (9355)
wolfsonchildrens.org/theplayerscenter
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Childhood injury prevention
THE PLAYERS Center for Child Health
The program
Prevention
Safe Kids Northeast Florida provides leadership
in the community to prevent
resources and
through programs and education.
for athletic organizations
childhood injury in children
educational programs
THE PLAYERS Center for Child
and area youth, and is
Health is the lead organization. Safe Kids Northeast
a collaboration between Wolfson Children’s Hospital
• Home safety
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• Child passenger safety
Health and Wellness
• Sports safety
to providing health services and wellness education
public and private grants and donations, and grants
Northeast Florida area. Programs include:
how to get a free car seat or booster seat fitting (by
The Community Asthma Partnership at
or call 904.202.4302.
educators and health providers
Florida’s primary focuses are:
• Water safety
THE PLAYERS Center for Child Health at
Wolfson Children’s Hospital is committed
to enhancing the health, wellness and
quality of life of families throughout
Northeast Florida. The Center was
established with a $1 million gift from THE
PLAYERS Championship to help Wolfson
Children’s Hospital extend its reach as a
major child advocate and to help prevent
unnecessary hospitalizations.
Our four primary focus areas are:
• Prevention
• Health and Wellness
• Access
• Community Education
coordinates medical
and other local pediatric healthcare partners.
• Bike/pedestrian safety
THE PLAYERS Center for Child Health is committed
Funding is provided by Wolfson Children’s Hospital,
to children and their families throughout the
from Safe Kids Worldwide. Get information on
appointment only) at wolfsonchildrens.org/safekids
Kohl’s Gear Up 4 Safety is a year-long injury
prevention program that addresses
Wolfson (CAP-W) which teaches parents, children,
about asthma and how to
successfully manage the disease.
904.202.5132 or
the four most common injuries to
communityasthmajax.org
injuries are the result of motor
NFL Play 60 which is designed to help prevent
children in our community. These
vehicle accidents, drowning, bicycle accidents and
childhood obesity by empowering children to make
addresses these injuries by providing children’s safety
a day. NFL Play 60 is supported by THE PLAYERS
keep kids safe.
the Jacksonville Jaguars.
other falls and poisoning. Kohl’s Gear Up 4 Safety
healthier food choices and exercise for at least an hour
education, as well as free “gear” needed to help
Center for Child Health and
wolfsonchildrens.org/gearup4safety
nfl.com/play60
The Jacksonville Sports Medicine Program is
designed to improve and maintain
the health and well-being of
our local student athletes and
recreationally active individuals.
Access
Wolfson Children’s Hospital opened in 1955 as a place
for all children to be treated, regardless of race, creed,
religion or financial position. That mission remains
today. With the commitment to provide quality health
services to children of our community, THE PLAYERS
Center provides outreach efforts to the medically
underserved.
Florida KidCare Insurance is the state’s health
insurance program for uninsured children under the
age of 19. Eligibility for Florida KidCare is based on
a child’s age and family
income. Working with
community partners, like
Healthy Start, trained
staff offer information
and one-on-one
assistance on
how to enroll in
the program.
Get more
information at
healthykids.
org/apply.