ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE
2004 East Central Florida
Community Health Assessment
Executive Summary
his study is a follow-up to Central Florida's first comprehensive health assessment in 1999. Co-sponsored by the Winter Park Health Foundation and the Community Health Improvement Council, with support from the Health Council of East Central Florida, the study involved a survey of about 3,000 residents in Orange, Seminole, Osceola and Brevard counties. They were asked to speak up about their health care experiences and health habits. This information was supplemented with existing public health data, vital statistics and other regional information. Sponsors hope the results will enable community leaders and policy-makers to spot significant changes in community health risks, disease incidence rates and gaps in services. Both surveys were conducted by Professional Research Consultants, Inc. Download PDF
1999 Community Health Assessment
This is a report on the first comprehensive assessment of health issues and needs in Orange, Osceola and Seminole Counties. Completed in 2000, the assessment was designed to provide governments, social service agencies, businesses and philanthropic organizations the information they need to more strategically set priorities and commit resources to improve the health of Central Florida. The report was sponsored by the Winter Park Health Foundation and the Community Health Improvement Council. The two groups are sponsoring an update which should be published by late 2004. Download PDF
Florida Health Insurance Survey
The Florida Health Insurance Survey is designed to provide an estimate of how many Floridians lack health insurance. The results offer a snapshot of what is happening statewide, as well as what is happening in various parts of the state and for key demographic groups. Funding for the statewide project came from the Federal Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) through a grant to the Florida Agency for Healthcare Administration (AHCA). The Winter Park Health Foundation provided funds to over-sample residents in Orange, Osceola and Seminole counties. The Health Council of East Central Florida partnered with the Foundation, and a Brevard County expansion was included. The county-by-county results are in the documents below.
Highlights from The 2004 Florida Health Insurance Study
Orange County Augmentation
Highlights from The 2004 Florida Health Insurance Study
Osceola County Augmentation
Highlights from The 2004 Florida Health Insurance Study
Seminole County Augmentation
Florida Medicaid Education Collaborative Statewide Survey
This survey was commissioned by the Florida Medicaid Education Collaborative and focused on issues such as voter concern about cost and accessibility of health care and insurance coverage; levels of support available for low-income and needy disabled, the elderly, children and working families without health care coverage; levels of concern about the cost of Medicaid to the state of Florida, and the roles of federal, state and local governments. The Collaborative includes the Winter Park Health Foundation, the Quantum Foundation, the Center for Medicaid and the Uninsured at the University of Florida and the Jessie Ball duPont Fund. Collaborative members are dedicated to conducting research and providing information to key stakeholders for their use in making informed health care policy decisions. Mason-Dixon Polling & Research, Inc. conducted the survey. Download PDF
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CHILDREN & YOUTH
2006 Child & Adolescent Health Survey
East Central Florida
Executive Summary
Surveys tell us a lot about what is happening to the health of East Central Florida adults, but there is much less available when it comes to children. That is why the Winter Park Health Foundation, Florida Hospital and the Health Council of East Central Florida sponsored the 2006 Child & Adolescent Health Survey.
In an effort to learn more about the health status, behaviors and needs of this young and vulnerable population, the survey included interviews with 1,800 parents or guardians of children and adolescents aged 0 through 19 in Brevard, Orange, Osceola and Seminole Counties. It also included interviews with 263 randomly selected adolescents.
The results of the survey—which covered everything from asthma and allergies and mental health status to substance abuse and access to health care are included in the Executive Summary (PDF). Instructions on how to access additional online information are provided at the end of the summary.
Developmental Assets: A Profile of Our Youth
In 1998, the Winter Park Health Foundation supported the administration of the survey, "Profiles of Student Life: Attitudes and Behaviors" at Winter Park High School. More than 2,000 students were surveyed to see how many of the 40 development assets they possessed, and the results were published in "Developmental Assets: A Profile of Our Youth." Download PDF
40 Developmental Assets
The 40 developmental assets, established by the Search Institute, are concrete, positive experiences and qualities essential to raising successful young people. According to the Search Institute, possession of the assets can influence the choices adolescents make, and can help them grow into caring and responsible adults. See the 40 Assets
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OLDER ADULTS
AdvantAge Initiative: Report to the Community
How well are older adults faring in Orange County? "The AdvantAge Initiative: Report to the Community" provides a data snapshot to help Orange County understand what its older citizens think about where they live, what they have to offer and what they would like to help them remain vital, independent and contributing community members. Download PDF
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