INTRODUCTION

Chapter 1 Introduction

Introduction

The Central Florida Collaborative (CFC) Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) reflects the dedication, compassion and insight of a highly diverse set of organizations. Collectively (and individually) CFC organizations focus on embracing the community, learning their stories and working diligently to meet a broad set of health and community needs.

The number and the quality of partners involved is a key measure of an effective collaborative. The CFC includes a robust number of partners outside of the traditional health care providers, e.g., hospitals and clinics. The individuals represent community populations that can speak about health challenges from personal and professional perspectives.

Throughout the process there were regular meetings and communications with partners; and the final priorities of the assessment utilized the community’s input. CFC members include the following:

• AdventHealth • Aspire Health Partners • Community Health Centers, Inc. • Florida Department of Health in Lake County • Florida Department of Health in Orange County • Florida Department of Health in Osceola County • Florida Department of Health in Seminole County • Orange Blossom Family Health • Orlando Health • Osceola Community Health Services • True Health

In addition to the organizations listed above, the Florida Department of Health in Seminole County (DOH-Seminole) thanks the following individuals and organizations for their valuable contributions.

Asian American Community Bike/Walk Central Florida Black Nurses Rock Bright Community Trust – Housing Center for Independent Living Central Florida Evictions & Foreclosures Group Choice Neighborhoods Initiative (CNI) City of Altamonte Springs City of Casselberry Creating a Resilient Community Network Faith-based Leaders Florida Alliance for Healthcare Value DOH-Seminole staff Health and Hunger Task Force Health Council of East Central Florida Healthy Start Coalition in Seminole County Hospitality Industry Key Counseling Solutions No Limit Health Education Palm Point Behavioral Health Primary Care Access Network (PCAN) Refugee Health Taskforce Second Harvest Food Bank Seminole County Emergency Medical Services Seminole County Opioid Council Seminole County Sheriff’s Office The Center Orlando (LGBTQ+) The Children’s Cabinet of Seminole County CivCom - Tobacco Prevention Partnership University Behavioral Center

Please note that the following report is a synopsis of the larger, more comprehensive Central Florida Collaborative report. The larger report includes much more extensive data sets, CFC organizational profiles, qualitative research analysis, and more.

This report document includes the following categories of information:

• CHNA Process including the Needs Prioritization Process • Market Area, Service Use, and Demographic and Community Profile

Data Highlights for Seminole County • Seminole County Health Equity Profiles • List of higher-priority needs in the county • Community Asset Inventory

For additional information, please reference the Central Florida Collaborative Community Health Needs Assessment available at https://www.orlandohealth.com/about-us/communityinvolvement/community-benefit

Photo courtesy of Seminole County Government