Northeast Florida AHEC

03/06/2026

Congratulations to our newest cohort of A Matter of Balance coaches! 🎉👏

These dedicated graduates are now ready to help seniors across Northeast Florida with the tools and confidence to reduce their risk of falling. We’re excited to work with you to bring free fall-prevention programs to seniors in our community.

Thank you for your commitment to helping our neighbors live safer, healthier, and more independent lives! 💙

02/16/2026

Attention Volusia County! We are hosting a FREE Mental Health First Aid workshop on March 28th. Join us to learn how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among adults.

Registration: Call our office at 904-482-0189 or visit https://www.cognitoforms.com/NortheastFloridaAHEC/MHFAAHECreg

02/10/2026

Continuing Education Opportunity!
Join us next week at Volunteers in Medicine, Jacksonville (VIM-Jax) for a FREE Opioid Addiction Training and Prevention Training.
Registration: https://www.cognitoforms.com/NortheastFloridaAHEC/OpioidAddictionTrainingAndPreventionEducationForPrimaryCareProvidersResidentsAndIntern

02/09/2026

02/06/2026

Join us at Volunteers in Medicine, Jacksonville (VIM-Jax) for a FREE Chronic Pain Self-Management Program! Call the AHEC office at 904-482-0189 to register.

07/03/2025

07/03/2025

Do you know you should get more exercise, but don't know how?
If so, you're not alone!

With the Active Living Every Day Program can help you get on track and stay there! Find ways to be active every day: at work, home, even on vacation! Don't worry, it's not all just exercise! You won't even be exercising at every class!
Plus, this is all FREE!!

Join today and learn skills to help you become and stay physically active, such as:
➢ Have fun developing a personal plan that fits you
➢ Learn creative ways to stay active in all circumstances
➢ Setting realistic goals & build confidence
➢ Staying motivated, moving & independent
➢ Overcoming barriers to physical activity . . and so much more!
Location: Oceanway Senior Center
(12215 W. Sago Ave., Jacksonville, FL 32218)
When: Tuesdays; July 22-Oct. 7, 2025
Time: 10:30-11:30 AM
Please call us at 904-482-0189 to pre-register!

07/01/2025

Join the Opioid Safety and Medication Management presentation hosted by Northeast Florida AHEC!

This presentation will cover:
- Signs of opioid misuse
- Safe disposal of medications
- How to manage your medications

Location: Dedicated Senior Medical Center - Blanding
(6841 Blanding Boulevard Jacksonville, FL 32244)
When: July 21st, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM

To RSVP and for more information, please call us at (904) 482-0189

06/30/2025

Duval County residents! Do you have concerns about falling for yourself or an older adult you know? Have these concerns led to the restrictions on activities?

A Matter of Balance is the program for you! MOB is designed to manage falls and increase activity, emphasizing practical strategies like:
• Viewing falls as controllable
• Setting goals for increasing activity
• Making changes to reduce fall risks at home
• Exercising to increase strength and balance

Who should attend?
• Anyone concerned about falls
• Anyone interested in improving balance, flexibility, and strength
• Anyone who has fallen in the past
• Anyone who has restricted activities because of falling

Dates: July 16th – August 8th, 2025
Days: Wednesdays & Fridays
From: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
At HCA Memorial Hospital Classroom #3
(3625 University Blvd S, Jacksonville, FL 32216)

To pre-register call us at 904-482-0189!

06/29/2025

Join the Opioid Safety and Medication Management presentation hosted by Northeast Florida AHEC!

This presentation will cover:
- Signs of opioid misuse
- Safe disposal of medications
- How to manage your medications

Location: Dedicated Senior Medical Center - Cedar Hill
(3614 Blanding Boulevard Jacksonville, FL 32210)
When: July 1st, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM

To RSVP and for more information, please call us at (904) 482-0189

06/27/2025

Duval County residents! Do you have concerns about falling for yourself or an older adult you know? Have these concerns led to the restrictions on activities?

A Matter of Balance is the program for you! MOB is designed to manage falls and increase activity, emphasizing practical strategies like:
• Viewing falls as controllable
• Setting goals for increasing activity
• Making changes to reduce fall risks at home
• Exercising to increase strength and balance

Who should attend?
• Anyone concerned about falls
• Anyone interested in improving balance, flexibility, and strength
• Anyone who has fallen in the past
• Anyone who has restricted activities because of falling

Dates: July 8th – July 31st, 2025
Days: Tuesdays & Thursdays
From: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
At Dedicated Senior Medical Center - Cedar Hill
(3614 Blanding Blvd, Jacksonville FL 32210)

To pre-register call us at 904-482-0189!