The Belle Glade Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed members of the local community to celebrate the opening of the Health Care District of Palm Beach County’s new Eligibility Office. The “Western County Eligibility Office” is centrally located at 1201 NW Avenue L in Belle Glade and will improve access for more residents in the Western communities to apply for the Health Care District’s health coverage programs.An estimated 50 people attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house, which included tours of the office and an opportunity for guests to learn more about the Health Care District’s health coverage programs and services. Among the dignitaries at the event were (l-r) Mayor Steve B. Wilson, City of Belle Glade; Donia Roberts, Esq., Glades Rural Area Support Board Member; Brian P. Gibbons, Jr., FACHE, Administrator of Lakeside Medical Center; Dr. Ronald J. Wiewora, CEO and Chief Medical Officer, Health Care District of Palm Beach County; Ryan Shackelford, Belle Glade Chamber Director; Brian R. Lohmann, Health Care District Board Member; Gilbert Alvarez, Glades Rural Area Support Board Member; Commissioner Diane Walker, City of Pahokee; Effie C. Grear, EdD, former Health Care District Board Member; and Dan Liftman, Staff Assistant to Congressman Alcee L. Hastings.
