Organizations Filed Purposes:
THE QUALITY OF HEALTH AMONG FLORIDA'S RURAL RESIDENTS CONTINUES TO BE OF INCREASING CONCERN. WEST FLORIDA AHEC NOT ONLY STRIVES TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF THOSE IN OUR METROPOLITAN AREAS AND THE HEALTH OF THOSE IN OUR COUNTIES' RURAL AREAS, THEY ARE ALSO CONCERNED WITH THE MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED AREAS AND HEALTH PROFESSIONAL SHORTAGE AREAS. THEREFORE WEST FLORIDA AHEC, ALONGSIDE ITS STRONG PARNTERSHIPS WITH COMMUNITY AND GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATIONS IS ON A MISSION TO PROMOTE HEALTH AND WELLNESS IN ITS 4-COUNTY SERVICE AREA.
WEST FLORIDA AHEC USES THE RESOURCES AT ITS DISPOSAL TO EDUCATE TOWARD A HEALTHIER COMMUNITY.
WEST FLORIDA AHEC HAS MADE IT A PRIORITY TO PROVIDE TOBACCO CESSATION OPPORTUNITIES THROUGHOUT THEIR REGION. THEY ALSO STRIVE TO PROVIDE TOBACCO CESSATION CONTINUING EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES THAT ARE INTUITIVE, APPLICABLE, AND FREE FOR HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS AND STUDENTS. INTERACTIVE, EVIDENCE BASED COURSES ARE OFFERED, THEY ARE REVIEWED BY TOBACCO CONTROL EXPERS AND PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIANS. THESE COURSES AND TRAININGS HELP FURTHER THE ULTIMATE GOAL OF HELPING PATIENTS QUIT. THEY ALSO PROVIDE LITERATURE AIMED AT TOBACCO CESSAITION IN THEIR 4-COUNTY AREA OF ESCAMBIA, OKALOOSA, SANTA ROSA, AND WALTON COUNTIES.
WEST FLORIDA OFFERS SERVICES THAT ATTEMPT TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE AND CARE FOR THE ELDERLY. INTRUCTORS ARE CONTRACTED TO OFFER TRAININGS THAT HELPS AID IN ELDERLY SELF-CARE, CHIEF AMONG THESE COURSES IS TAI-CHI, WHICH HELPS IMPROVE BALANCE IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING A MYRIAD OF OTHER BENEFITS.
WEST FLORIDA AHEC WORKS WITH LOCAL HIGH SCHOOLS TO HELP PREPARE STUDENTS INTERESTED IN A SCIENCE OR MEDICAL RELATED CAREER FIELD. IN ADDITION THEY CONNECT STUDENTS TO CAREERS PROFESSIONAL TO COMMUNITIES, AND COMMUNITIES TO BETTER HEALTH. THEY SEEK TO INSPIRE, TRAIN, RECRUIT, AND RETAIN A DIVERSE BROAD RANGE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONALS TO PRACTICE IN COMMUNITIES WHERE THE NEED IS THE GREATEST.
Executives Listed on Filing
Total Salary includes financial earnings, benefits, and all related organization earnings listed on tax filing
| Name | Title | Hours Per Week | Total Salary |
|---|
| Barbara Richardson | EX OFFICIO | 0 | $0 |
| Genny Crocker | BOARD MEMBER | 0 | $0 |
| Melinda Henderson | BOARD MEMBER | 0 | $0 |
| George Smith | BOARD VP | 0 | $0 |
| Dennis Mayeaux | BOARD MEMBER | 0 | $0 |
| Chuck Hendrix | BOARD MEMBER | 0 | $0 |
| Robert Wilson | BOARD SECRETARY | 0 | $0 |
| Ann Papadelias | BOARD PRESIDENT | 0 | $0 |
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