Central Florida Institute of Training

08/07/2026

Attention Expecting Parents. We’re here for you.

Expecting parents and their support people are invited to Bump to Baby: Your Birth Journey Starts Here, a free community event at HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital.

Meet our care team, tour our Labor and Delivery and Mother-Baby units, ask questions and take part in educational and hands-on activities. You’ll also connect with local resources to help you feel informed, prepared and supported throughout your birth journey.

📅 Wednesday, Aug. 19
⏰ 9 a.m. to noon
📍 HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital cafeteria
449 W. 23rd St., Panama City
Enter through the Main Entrance and follow the signs.

Spanish-speaking assistance will be available. Guests can also enjoy light refreshments, giveaways and door prizes.

Mark your calendar and bring your support people. All are welcome! For more information, call 850-769-8341.

08/07/2026

The Bay, Franklin, Gulf Healthy Start Coalition recently partnered with HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital to deliver Cribs for Kids® Pack 'n Plays to the Women's Center, ensuring families in need have a safe sleep space to take home after their baby's birth.

Recent local data has shown an increase in sleep-related infant deaths, making it more important than ever for families to follow the ABCs of Safe Sleep:
💙 Alone – Babies should sleep alone in their own sleep space.
💙 Back – Always place babies on their backs for every sleep.
💙 Crib – Use a firm, flat sleep surface with no blankets, pillows, toys, or bumpers.

A special thank you to Alicia, Celeste, and Kayla for the important role they play in educating families about safe sleep every day. Together, we're working to give every baby the healthiest and safest possible start.

08/07/2026

Motivation for your week ✨

No burden is too heavy for Him to carry. When life feels overwhelming, trust that God will strengthen you, provide for you, and hold you steady every step of the way.

08/07/2026

08/07/2026

On our next Future Call, we'll explore how communities are expanding access to maternal and child health care in rural Florida.

Andrea Medellin, executive director of the Okeechobee Healthy Start Coalition, and Samantha Suffich, CEO of Martin County Healthy Start Coalition, Inc., will share how the MOM Mobile is helping bridge gaps in care by bringing prenatal services directly into the community. Together, they'll discuss the partnerships that made the initiative possible, the innovative approaches driving its success, and how community-led solutions are improving access to care for families.

➡️ bit.ly/tcm-futurecall

08/07/2026

You can stock up now on eligible school essentials during Florida's Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday! Save on a variety of items for a successful year including classroom supplies, learning aids, clothing, shoes, backpacks, computers and computer-related accessories.

To view the list of what’s included, visit: www.floridarevenue.com/backtoschool