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Hope Clinic
For too long, occupational therapist Tia Hughes witnessed patients unable to receive the care they needed because insurance companies wouldn't cover their treatment. -
Healthy Eatonville Place
In 2011, a major community health study revealed a prevalence of diabetes in Eatonville that bordered on the epidemic: 24 percent of the town's population suffered from the disease – nearly three... -
Michelee Puppets
For Tracey Conner, what began as a college internship – using puppetry to help children cope with their disabilities – has evolved into a lifelong mission. -
Volunteer Services Pet Therapy Program
Adorable, fun-loving dogs visit patients, instantly etching smiles on the faces of the ill and injured, young and old. -
Fresh Stop
As the executive director of Hebni Nutrition Consultants, a community-based nonprofit organization, Roniece Weaver often observed that her clients' health issues stemmed from poor diets. -
The Apopka Community Lung Clinic
“Even doing dishes, I’d have to sit down part way through,” she says. But with no insurance and no access to medication, Teresa struggled just to get through the day. -
Healthcare Center For The Homeless - H.O.P.E. Team
“HOPE is our outreach team with a mission to head out into the woods and try to find people who need medical care,” says Nancy Pfaff, a nurse on the HOPE Team. “I do an intake and eventually try to... -
Bithlo Dental Program
“On a regular day we do cleanings, extractions and fillings for about 15-20 patients who sign up in advance through Florida Hospital,” says Anne, who schedules more severe cases at her office or with... -
QUEST: PROJECT SEARCH
Thanks to Project SEARCH, some of those doors are now opening. Created by Quest Inc., Project SEARCH is a one-year training program that provides employment opportunities to high school students with... -
OJA Edible Schoolyard
Now in its second year, the program was started by Brad Jones and Sarah Cahill with the hopes of not only providing bounty for the school’s all-vegetarian lunch menu but also involving students in a...