Efforts and Priorities

The CFPHD collaborates closely with its regional partners, government agencies and the Central Florida community to determine projects and functions. We invite you to contact us, if you are interested in collaborating. Below are the partnership's primary efforts and areas of expertise.

Annual Caribbean Health Fair
Center for Multicultural Wellness and Prevention

Sisters Take Charge!
Hebni Nutritional Consultants

Festival de la Salud and Día de la Mujur Latina Health Fairs Hispanic Health Initiatives

13th Annual African American Men's Health Summit
The Central Florida Pharmacy Council  

Efforts

Coordinate Community Efforts to Reduce Health Disparities

• Collaborate with community leaders, agencies, and local/regional government to:
  • Improve health care access
  • Change harmful policies
  • Address barriers to good health
  • Engage a diverse group of organizations and individuals in finding solutions

Research Solutions to Reduce Health Disparities in the Community

• Identify and share best practices in minority health
• Collect and evaluate minority health data (see the Health Council of East Central Florida for Central Florida information)

Improve Access to Healthcare and Programs Addressing Health Disparities

• Encourage minority health outreach and education
• Improve health- and disparity-related education for both the public and health professions
• Help launch community programs focused on prevention and treatment of common diseases among minority groups

Attract Funding to the Region to Reduce Health Disparities

• Bring partners together to identify funding sources for minority health programs
• Help with research and preparation of minority health grant proposals
• Partner in key, outcomes-focused minority health projects

To learn how these efforts are impacting the Central Florida community today, see our current priorities.