For Community Leaders

Almost 2.2 million Floridians don’t have health coverage. They could be one accident or illness away from a major financial setback. With this special enrollment period, they have a new chance to get 2021 coverage – many for as low as a $0 monthly payment after their financial assistance (subsidy) is applied if they qualify. You can use the tools below to communicate what health coverage is, why it’s important and how they can get guidance, advice and help choosing a plan.

Nutrition is a critical part of health and development. Better nutrition is linked to improved child development, stronger immune systems, safer pregnancy and childbirth, lower risk of diabetes and cardiovascular disease and more. We have developed a variety of pieces in English and Spanish that provide helpful, simple and relatable tips to educate the community on easy things they can do to eat healthier.

Heart health is central to overall health. Multiple factors go into heart health, ranging from exercise and diet to mental health. While heart disease is a leading cause of death for all Americans, Black and Hispanic individuals in the U.S. are at higher risk. We have developed a variety of pieces in English and Spanish that provide important information and tips to help members of the community maintain good heart health.

Studies show that men are less likely to go to the doctor than women and are less likely to tell someone when something in wrong. The tools below have been developed specifically to address key issues facing men.

Aging leads to different health care needs and even different health insurance options. These toolkits provide helpful information for older adults to help them understand how Medicare works and ways to stay healthy and even improve their health.

Our mental health plays a big role in overall health. Having a positive state of mental well-being can even be a boost to physical health. These tools address the stigma associated with mental health discussions and ways to improve mental well-being. 

For more than 200 years, vaccines have helped keep us healthy. From the first vaccine developed to prevent smallpox to vaccines that have pretty much eliminated serious childhood illnesses, we rely on vaccines to keep us all healthy. These tools provide education about vaccines for children and adults.