Florida Hospital Orlando FL The Road to Understanding and Eliminating Health Disparities: The Florida Hospital Journey

摘要

Background:In 2011, a community health study revealed a prevalence of diabetes in Eatonville, FL of 24%, three times the national rate and twice the national prevalence for African Americans who comprise most of Eatonville’s population. As a result, Healthy Central Florida, a group created by Florida Hospital and the Winter Park Health Foundation, worked with Eatonville leaders and residents to support the creation of Healthy Eatonville Place (HEP), a diabetes education and research center with objectives to provide resources for prevention, early diagnosis, and support for diabetes.