• Developed the health plan entitled, "Healthy People, Healthy
    Communities in Big Bend, Florida, 2003";
  • Participated in Statewide Studies, e.g. "Access to Healthcare in the
    District" and "Uninsured in the District";
  • Hospital and Nursing Home Utilization in the District, Health
    Facilities Utilization-Trend Analyses;
  • In-depth study of the sixteen counties of the 2nd Congressional
    District of Florida;
  • Health Needs Surveys: Calhoun, Franklin and Liberty Counties.
    Bay, Franklin, Gulf Health Needs Assessment Study;
  • Developed "A Nursing Home Directory for the District", and "A
    Guide to Advanced Directives";
  • Provided grant writing assistance, e.g. a New Access Point CHC in
    Bay and Gulf Counties.
  • Provided educational opportunities for health professionals
    through sponsorship of conferences
  • Assisted the State Office of Health Professional Recruitment in the
    review & designation of the District's Health Professional Shortage
    Areas/Medically Underserved Areas
  • Assisted the State in expanding the HealthFlex program in Florida
    counties.
  • Reviewed State plans and policy statements, e.g. Florida
    Comprehensive Cancer Control Initiative, an approach to
    coordinating and integrating cancer control activities, Florida's
    Plan for Action for Tobacco Control
Projects recently undertaken
Northwest Florida / Big Bend Health Councils