Josephine Mercado, J.D., receives The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation 2010 Community Health Leaders Award
The Central Florida Partnership on Health Disparities would like to congratulate Josephine Mercado, J.D., for receiving The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation 2010 Community Health Leaders Award. The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation honored the recipients of its 2010 Community Health Leaders Award -- 10 individuals who, through creativity and hard work, are transforming health care in disadvantaged communities. Seminole County's own Josephine Mercado, J.D., in Casselberry was chosen. When Mercado moved to Florida , she learned quickly that there was little or no statistical information to document the delivery of basic health care services or information specific to Hispanic or Black populations. Mercado founded Hispanic Health Initiatives, which empowers Central Florida 's Hispanic community to make informed decisions about their health, wellness and care options. Mercado rallied an army of volunteers to educate migrant and uninsured communities about wellness and disease prevention. Since June 2000, her organization has provided health forums, health fairs, health classes and screening events to thousands of Central Florida families. Awardees received $125,000 to support their ongoing work. Congratulations to Ms. Mercado!
Marie-Jose Francois, MD, MPH, CHES, Receives National Association of Community Health Centers, Inc. 2010 Lifetime Achievement Migrant Health Award
June 17, 2010 - Orlando, FL - The Central Florida Partnership on Health Disparities would like to congratulate its 1st Vice-Chair, Marie-Jose Francois, MD, MPH, CHES, for receiving the 2010 Lifetime Achievement Migrant Health Award from the National Association of Community Health Centers, Inc. This award recognizes outstanding achievement and contributions to migrant health center mission and to community based health care overall. Dr. Francois was recognized at the National Association of Community Health Center 2010 National Farmworker Health Conference held on May 5 - 7 in San Diego, California. Dr. Francois is currently the Executive Director for the Center for Multicultural Wellness & Prevention, Inc.
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