A new program in Highlands County aims for healthy outcomes for young first-time moms and their babies by partnering them with specially trained nurses.

The Nurse-Family Partnership program,which is starting to register expectant moms this week, is the latest initiative of The Healthy Start Coalition of Hardee, Highlands and Polk counties.

http://www.highlandstoday.com/hi/local-news/new-program-partners-nurses-with-first-time-moms-20160415/