Dear Friend,
In February, as we celebrate Black History Month, we are delighted to share the first South Florida Anchor Alliance Year in Review, to announce the date and keynote speaker for the 3rd Annual Black Health Summit, and to spotlight a community leader advancing health and well-being.
Thank you for your collaboration in this important work.
Sincerely,
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Loreen Chant
CEO, Health Foundation of South Florida
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South Florida Anchor Alliance Releases 2023 Year In Review
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The South Florida Anchor Alliance (SFAA), an initiative of Health Foundation of South Florida, is a collaborative of 20 regional institutions, including hospitals and healthcare systems, education enterprises, and municipalities that joined forces in 2019 to create a more inclusive South Florida economy through collective equitable procurement and workforce development initiatives. SFAA is a key pillar to advance the Health Foundation’s strategy to address and positively impact the social and economic disparities that affect community health and well-being. In 2024, we look forward to accelerating the connections between procurement opportunities with Anchor Members and the small, minority-owned businesses in South Florida seeking those opportunities. Finally, we anticipate a Fall 2024 convening of Anchor Leadership and will announce those details soon. Learn More About the SFAA Regional Marketplace Piloted by 11 Anchors
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Save the Date for the 2024 Black Health Summit
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Last year the Health Foundation convened a powerhouse of change-makers at the second annual Black Health Summit. Integrating doulas and midwives into the standard of care in South Florida hospitals was an actionable idea that emerged from the 2023 Summit. The Health Foundation’s Black Maternal Health Collaborative is working to bring this idea to life thanks to the efforts of Jackson Health System, Magnolia Birth House, Metro Mommy Agency, Southern Birth Justice Network, and YWCA South Florida. The Foundation’s Broward collaborative is also advancing this important issue.
Join us again this year on Tuesday, June 4th, as we continue the vital conversation on the State of Black Health in our community. Together with health systems, residents, public and private sector leaders, and community organizers, we aim to identify impactful health equity solutions for South Florida's Black communities.
In partnership with The Urban League of Broward County, Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity (The Boulé) and hosted by Florida Memorial University, the 2024 Black Health Summit will feature Keynote Speaker Daniel Dawes, Senior Vice President, Global Health & Founding Dean, School of Global Health at Meharry Medical College and author of "The Political Determinants of Health"
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Exceptional Leaders We Invest In: Melissa P. Dunn
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The Health Foundation of South Florida is proud to invest in the City of Lauderhill's vision for community well-being. Our multi-year investment is helping to empower the Lauderhill Health and Prosperity Partnership (LHPP) Community Action Plan.
“Collaborating with Lauderhill Health and Prosperity Partnership represents more than just an investment; it's a commitment to the well-being of the community," says Loreen Chant, President and CEO of Health Foundation of South Florida. "By aligning with Commissioner Melissa P. Dunn and her dedication to addressing the root causes of health disparities, including economic mobility and education, we are not only investing in the present but sowing seeds for a healthier, more prosperous future. Together, we are not just shaping policies; we are shaping lives, building a community where everyone can thrive."
Join us in recognizing Commissioner Dunn for her tireless efforts to make her community healthier by addressing the social drivers of health. Together, we're shaping a healthier and more prosperous future for Lauderhill residents. Read more.
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