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23 February 2012
HEALTH FOUNDATION AWARDS MORE THAN ONE MILLION DOLLARS TO IMPACT THE HEALTH OF OLDER ADULTS
More than 18,000 older adults in Broward, Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties have benefitted from programs offered through the Foundation’s Healthy Aging Regional Collaborative
Sixteen nonprofit organizations throughout Broward, Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties received grants of up to $284,000 from Health Foundation of South Florida to help older adults stay healthy and independent. Through a five-year $7.5 million initiative of the Foundation, the Healthy Aging Regional Collaborative, the organizations offer nationally-recognized, prevention programs focused on chronic disease self-management, falls prevention, depression and physical activity.
According to Health Foundation of South Florida’s Chairwoman Divina Grossman, Ph.D., R.N., FAAN, “The Foundation works with community partners to support programs that are designed to promote and preserve the health of older adults.” She added, “Since the Collaborative was launched in 2008, more than 18,000 older adults in South Florida have benefitted from the evidence-based healthy aging programs.”
The grants total $1,244,951 and were awarded to the following nonprofit organizations:
In Miami-Dade County, grants totaling$589,745 were awarded to 11 lead agencies: Alliance for Aging, Community Health of South Florida, Cuban American National Council, Independent Living Community Services, Jessie Trice Community Health Centers, Jewish Community Services of South Florida, Key Biscayne Community Foundation, Little Havana Activities & Nutrition Centers, Open Door Health Center, South Florida V.A. Foundation and YMCA of Greater Miami.
In Broward County, grants totaling $ 585,706 were awarded to four organizations: Areawide Council on Aging, Broward Regional Health Planning Council, South Florida V.A. Foundation and the YMCA of Broward County. In Monroe County, $69,500 was awarded to Florida Keys AHEC.
7 February 2012
HEALTH FOUNDATION AWARDS MORE THAN ONE MILLION DOLLARS TO LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS
Grantees working to make measurable impact on health of local residents
“The funding enables Health Foundation to work with community partners who bring expertise and resources to improve people’s health, with a focus on prevention and early intervention, “said Health Foundation Chairwoman Divina Grossman,Ph.D., R.N., F.A.A.N. She added, “We are proud to partner with grantees in addressing community needs to ensure all residents have opportunities for better health.”
In Miami-Dade County, grants were awarded to: Baptist Health of South Florida, $75,000 to open a nurse practitioner-led outpatient clinic designed to reduce hospital readmissions; Carrfour Supportive Housing, $80,000 to create a healthy food hub that extends into low-income neighborhoods; Chapman Partnership, $100,000 to increase the access to primary healthcare for homeless families and individuals; Citrus Health Network, $100,000 to establish a new primary care clinic for homeless individuals in the Hialeah area; Community AIDS Resource, $41,000 to increase productivity of a dental clinic by adding a part-time dental hygienist; Dr. John T. Macdonald Foundation, $129,000 to provide preventive oral health services to school aged children and Easter Seals South Florida, $60,000 to open an adult day care facility for patients with Alzheimer's and memory disorders.
Additional Miami-Dade County grantees include: Florida Heart Research Institute, $80,000 to provide preventive health screenings and access to community- based health centers for those needing follow up; Health Council of South Florida, $40,000 to continue a Web-based repository of Miami- Dade County specific health data; Miami Children's Hospital Foundation, $168,000 to expand the Doral Dental Clinic; New Hope C.O.R.P.S., $50,000 to help disabled, homeless individuals access health care and other basic needs; Open Door Health Center, $100,000 to provide primary care services to low-income, uninsured residents; The Education Fund, $93,000 to support expansion of an integrated, nutrition school gardening program and development of a train-the-trainer model for sustainability.
In Broward County, grants were awarded to: City of West Park, $60,000 to improve two parks to increase physical activity levels of residents; Hospice by the Sea, $30,000 for technology upgrades to enable Certified Nurses Assistants to document patient encounter data electronically, in real-time; Institute for Child and Family Health, $100,000 to expand organization’s health information technology system to ensure compliance with federal guidelines and improve organizational efficiency; Memorial Foundation received $117,000 to assist five primary care centers achieve National Committee for Quality Assurance, Patient Centered Medical Home recognition as well as $78,000 to increase the number of clinic patients that receive and complete a colorectal cancer screening test and North Broward Hospital District Charitable Foundation, $60,000 to support the planning for National Committee for Quality Assurance, Patient Centered Medical Home recognition.
In Monroe County, Star of the Sea Foundation received $36,000 to increase access to fresh fruits and vegetables among low-income residents in the Florida Keys.
Organizations receiving multi-county grants include: Florida Impact, $43,000 to enroll afterschool providers in the newly established federal Supper Program increasing access to healthy meals to children in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties; Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired, $53,000 to provide access to comprehensive eye examinations and glasses to uninsured children in Broward and Monroe Counties and Our Kids of Miami-Dade/Monroe, $65,000 to evaluate their new system for documenting and tracking the health care needs of foster children in Broward and Monroe Counties.
About Health Foundation of South Florida: Health Foundation of South Florida, a nonprofit grantmaking organization, focuses on going beyond traditional funding to drive change, achieve measurable impact and collaborate with partners who can help us improve health for residents in Broward, Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties. Since 1993, the Foundation has awarded more than $92 million on its way to making a healthy difference in the lives of South Floridians. For more information, please call 305.374.7200 or visit www.hfsf.org. For details on Health Foundation’s $7.5 million Healthy Aging Regional Collaborative, see: www.healthyagingsf.org
26 January 2012
NEW BOARD CHAIR TAKES HELM AT HEALTH FOUNDATION
FIU’s Vice President for Engagement Dr. Divina Grossman Elected Chair
MIAMI, FL –MIAMI, FL –Divina Grossman, Ph.D., R.N., F.A.A.N., Vice President for Engagement at Florida International University (FIU), has been elected to a two-year term as Chairwoman of the Board of Directors for the Health Foundation of South Florida, a nonprofit grantmaking organization focused on improving health for residents in Broward, Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties.
Dr. Grossman became a Health Foundation Board member in 2003 and most recently served as Vice Chair. Prior to her position as FIU’s Vice President for Engagement, Dr. Grossman served as the Director and then Dean of the School of Nursing, and later Dean of the College of Nursing and Health Sciences. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing cum laude from the University of Santo Tomas (Philippines), an M.S.N. at the University of Miami and a Ph.D. at the University of Pennsylvania.
According to Health Foundation of South Florida President and CEO Steven E. Marcus, Ed.D. “Health Foundation’s mission has never been more critical than today given the changes needed to improve health care services and delivery. With Dr. Grossman’s leadership, significant contributions and experience in the health arena, she is ideally suited to be our leader.” He added, “Her knowledge of disease prevention on the local, state and national level and extensive involvement in the field adds special value to achieving our goals of expanding access and emphasizing health promotion and primary care for all, with a focus on South Florida’s underserved population.”
Dr. Grossman is the current Chairwoman of the Board of Directors of Kendall Regional Medical Center, Board Member of the Miami Foundation, Editorial Board member of the American Journal of Nursing, Steering Committee member of the Association of Public and Land Grant Universities’ Urban Serving Universities (USU), and a member of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s National Advisory Council for the Nurse Faculty Scholars Program. She was featured in Miami Today’s Book of Leaders 2006. She was the Past Chair of the Florida Association of Colleges of Nursing, Board Member of the American Academy of Nursing and Chair of the AAN’s Health Disparities Task Force, President of the Florida League for Nursing, Chairperson of the Florida Nurses Association Task Force on Cultural Diversity, Chairperson of the American Nurses Association’s (ANA) Council of Medical Surgical Nursing Practice, and was the ANA Representative to the United States Pharmacopeia.
For her multifarious achievements, she received Fellowship in the American Academy of Nursing, the Ada Sue Hinshaw Award from the Friends of the National Institute of Nursing Research, American Red Cross Women’s Spectrum Award for Health Care, Businesswoman of the Year Award from the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce, Jessie Trice Heroes Award for Health Care Leadership from Health Choice Network, Mary Cash Award for Outstanding Contributions to Cultural Diversity from the Florida Nurses Association (FNA), and the FNA Nurse Educator of the Year Award, and the Thomasian Award for Nursing Education.
Dr. Mark B. Rosenberg, President of FIU, remarked, “At a time when health is a leading public health issue, there is no better person to lead this organization than Dr. Grossman. Her commitment to life-long learning and personal experience in the health field will help her in this leadership role.”
Health Foundation of South Florida’s other officers are Richard Lavina, HSBC, as vice chairman and Loreen Chant,Johnson & WalesUniversity as secretary. Completing the Board are: Richard Adams, Esq., Adams & Adams; Sheldon Dagen, CPA; James Eckhart, Esq.; Arthur Finkle, CLU; immediate past chair Karen Gilmore; Philip Grossman, M.D.; Charles Hood III,Early Learning Coalition Broward; Susan Kelley, Kelley Swofford Roy; Roymi Membiela, Baptist Health South Florida and Stanley Worton, M.D.
23 June 2011
HEALTH FOUNDATION Gives a healthy dose of thanks
to its Community Partners
MIAMI, FL- Health Foundation of South Florida held a special recognition luncheon recently to celebrate its partnership with its active grantees. The Foundation awarded grants totaling $1,400,632 to 24 nonprofit organizations focused on increasing access to quality, primary health care; healthy lifestyles, preventive health measures, oral health and other community health needs in Broward, Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties. The combined impact of the funding is expected to reach and improve health for thousands of residents.
“By supporting programs and providing technical assistance to promote health and prevent disease, the Foundation is able to make a measurable and sustainable impact in improving the health of underserved individuals and families in South Florida,” said Health Foundation Chairwoman Karen Gilmore. She added, “We are proud to partner with grantees in addressing community needs and ensuring residents have opportunities for better health.”
More than 200 people attended the healthy lifestyles themed luncheon, which included a special presentation by guest speaker Michel Nischan, CEO, Founder and President of Wholesome Wave, a Connecticut-based organization whose mission is to nourish neighborhoods by supporting increased production and access to healthy, fresh and affordable locally grown food. The luncheon reflected his presentation by featuring an indoor Farmers’ Market, exhibits by nonprofit organizations offering health screenings and a menu complete with healthy fare---including tofu!
Health Foundation of South Florida, a nonprofit grantmaking organization, is dedicated to improving health in Broward, Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties. By advancing health solutions, the Foundation makes a measurable and sustainable impact in ensuring access to affordable, quality health services for all residents, especially the underserved. Since 1993, the Foundation has awarded $89 million in grants and program support. For more information, please call 305.374.7200 or visit the Web site, www.hfsf.org.
June 20, 2011
FREE NUTRITIOUS MEALS FOR KIDS & TEENS ALL SUMMER LONG!
Learning doesn’t end when school lets out; neither does the need for good nutrition! Through the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), free, nutritious meals like breakfast, lunch and snack are available for kids 18 and under all summer long! Go to www.summerfoodflorida.org or call 211 to find the site nearest you. The Summer Food Service Program is provided by the U. S. Department of Agriculture to ensure that all of Florida's kids (up to 18 years of age) have access to free, nutritious meals throughout the summer when they lose access to the school meals they often depend on. It is a valuable resource in combating childhood hunger within our communities.
5 May 2011
NATIONAL COUNCIL ON AGING PRESENTS MAJOR AWARD TO HEALTH FOUNDATION OF SOUTH FLORIDA
Award reflects contributions to dramatically improve lives of older Americans
MIAMI, FL- Health Foundation of South Florida recently received the Arthur Fleming Award from the National Council on Aging (NCOA). According to NCOA President and CEO Jim Firman, “The Award recognizes contributions that have dramatically improved the lives of older Americans. “ He added, “ Health Foundation’s work in establishes powerful partnerships that build bridges between the public and private sector so that older persons are better able to weather the hazards and vicissitudes of life.”
According to Health Foundation’s Chairwoman Karen Gilmore, “We are honored to receive this award which reflects our Healthy Aging Regional Collaborative, a $7.5 million initiative to help older adults in Broward, Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties.” She added, “Since the Collaborative was launched in 2008, more than 14,000 residents have participated in programs and classes which are proven to be effective in reducing the fear and risk of falling, increasing physical activity levels and managing chronic disease.”
The award was named for one of the prime architects of Social Security, Arthur Fleming. It is presented annually at the American Society on Aging conference, the nation’s largest gathering of professionals from the fields of aging, health care, economic security and senior education.
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Health Foundation of South Florida, a nonprofit grantmaking organization, is dedicated to improving health in Broward, Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties. By advancing health solutions, the Foundation makes a measurable and sustainable impact in ensuring access to affordable, quality health services for all residents, especially the underserved. Since 1993, the Foundation has awarded more than $87 million in grants and program support. For more information, please call 305.374.7200 or see their websites, www.hfsf.org and www.healthyagingsf.org for the Healthy Aging Regional Collaborative.
About NCOA The National Council on Aging is a non-profit service and advocacy organization headquartered in Washington, DC. NCOA is a national voice for older Americans - especially those who are vulnerable and disadvantaged - and the community organizations that serve them. It brings together non-profit organizations, businesses and government to develop creative solutions that improve the lives of all older adults. NCOA works with thousands of organizations across the country to help seniors find jobs and benefits, improve their health, live independently and remain active in their communities. For more information, visit www.NCOA.org.
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HEALTH FOUNDATION AWARDS MORE THAN ONE MILLION DOLLARS TO IMPACT THE HEALTH OF OLDER ADULTS.
More than 14,000 older adults have benefitted from the Collaborative since its inception in 2008.
Nonprofit organizations in Broward, Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties will be able to help older adults stay healthy and independent by offering programs recently funded by Health Foundation of South Florida. Through an initiative of the Foundation, the Healthy Aging Regional Collaborative, evidence-based prevention programs for chronic disease self-management, fall prevention, physical activity and depression will be offered by aging services and health care providers.
Health Foundation awarded grants ranging from $18,000 to $284,000 to fifteen nonprofit organizations in Broward, Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties. The awards, which total $1,363,525, were granted during Year 3 of the Foundations’ five-year $7.5 million Healthy Aging Initiative. More than 12,000 older adults have been reached since the initiative was launched in 2008.
In Miami-Dade County, $851,525 in grants were awarded to 12 lead agencies: Alliance for Aging, Citrus Health Network, Community Health of South Florida, Cuban National Council, Independent Living Community Services, Jewish Community Services of South Florida, Key Biscayne Community Foundation, Little Havana Activities & Nutrition Centers, Miami Jewish Home and Hospital for the Aged, Open Door Health Center, South Florida VA Foundation and United HomeCare Services.
In Broward County, $ 419,000 was awarded to two organizations: Broward Regional Health Planning Council, Inc. and the YMCA of Broward County. In Monroe County, $ 93,000 was awarded to Florida Keys AHEC.
20 January 2011
HEALTH FOUNDATION AWARDS MORE THAN ONE MILLION DOLLARS TO LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS
Many underserved and uninsured residents to receive help from funding
MIAMI, FL- Health Foundation of South Florida’s Board of Directors approved $1,055,240 for grants focused on increasing access to quality, primary health care; healthy lifestyles promotion; preventive health-measures; oral health, as well as other community health needs. The grants, which typically range from $30,000 to $150,000, were awarded to 14 nonprofit health-related organizations in Broward and Miami-Dade. The combined impact of the funding is expected to reach and improve health for thousands of residents.
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