Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County
Communications Office
786-336-1276
(Black PR Wire) Miami, FL. – The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County is pleased to announce the newly elected 2019-2020 Consortium for a Healthier Miami-Dade Committee Chairs and Vice-Chairs that provide guidance to the Consortium.
|
Committee |
Chair |
Vice Chair |
|
Children Issues |
Alina Soto, Department of Children Services |
Cristina Brito, United Way |
|
Elder Issues |
Michael Pearson, Alzheimer’s Association |
Cindy Brown, Lambda Living |
|
Health and the Built Environment |
Cheryl Jacobs, Miami Center for Architecture and Design |
Joanna Lombard, University of Miami |
|
Health Promotion and Disease Prevention |
Leyanee Perez, American Healthy Weight Alliance |
Ana Teri Busse-Arvesu, Miami -Dade County Office of the Mayor |
|
Marketing and Membership |
Edwin O’Dell, Jackson Health System |
Jason Mizrachi, Univision |
|
Tobacco-Free Workgroup |
Dr. Richard Thurer, University of Miami |
Bill Amodeo, All Star Media |
|
Worksite Wellness |
Nathan Burandt, FIU |
Desiree Addereley, Miami- Dade County |
The Consortium for a Healthier Miami-Dade was established in 2003 by the Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County to address the increasing rate of chronic disease in the community. The goals of the Consortium are to:
- Integrate planning and assessment processes to maximize partnerships and expertise of
the community in accomplishing its goals.
- Increase the percentage of adults and children who are at a healthy weight.
- Build and revitalize communities so people can live healthy lives.
- Increase access to resources that promote healthy behaviors.
The Consortium is guided by the goals and objectives established in Healthy People 2020. It is comprised of over 400 organizations, all united by the common belief that through collaboration and prevention-focused initiatives, Miami-Dade County residents can live longer, healthier, and happier.
To learn more, visit the Consortium For a Healthier Miami-Dade website for meeting times and updates.
Consortium membership is free and open to all individuals who share the vision, mission and goals of the Consortium. To become a member and participate in the monthly Consortium committee meetings, simply fill out the form by clicking here.
About the Florida Department of Health
The department, nationally accredited by the Public Health Accreditation Board, works to protect, promote and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county and community efforts.
Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and on Twitter at @HealthyFla. For more information about the Florida Department of Health please visit www.FloridaHealth.gov.
