Maternal health community event February 21st, 2026
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the first annual Maternal Health Community Event!
The event was held at the Gainesville Empowerment Zone (1250 NE 18th Ave, Bldg 11, Gainesville, FL 32609) from 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm.
Attendees enjoyed fun activities, won giveaways, and explored opportunities to connect with neighbors and local organizations supporting maternal and child health. The event was presented by the ACCESS Task Force, a collaborative committed to advancing maternal-child health in North Central Florida.
Participants connected with organizations and accessed resources supporting maternal and child health.
Families enjoyed a community -centered event featuring games for children, food, and giveaways
UF Health’s OB/GYN Mobile Outreach unit was present at the Womb to World Community Event, offering free services to attendees
Assembling Community and Clinical Stakeholders to Empower and Strengthen families (ACCESS)
We are a collaborative group dedicated to improving maternal health and healthcare access in North Central Florida through community-informed interventions. Presented by the ACCESS Task Force
Brought to you by:
Platinum
Children’s Trust of Alachua County
Healthy Start of North Central Florida Coalition
Women’s Group of North Florida
Gold
The Kind Birth Network
Vendors:
Dept of Health – Alachua
BRING (Birth Resource Network of Gainesville)
UF Midwifery Group
Fun 4 Gator Kids
Help Me Grow Alachua
FDLRS- Florida Diagnostic & Learning Resources System
Alachua County Victim Services and Rape Crisis Center
Episcopal Children’s Services
NAMI Gainesville
UF Putting Families First
Early Learning Coalition (ELC) Alachua
Grace To Overcome Inc
Florida Department of Health, Alachua County
Alachua County Library District
Planned Parenthood of Florida
Grace Healthcare Services Corp/ AAMRC Women’s Clinic
UF North Central Early Steps
Postpartum Support International
Healthy Families
LifeSouth Cord Blood Bank
Project S.A.L.U.D: Rural Women’s Health Project
