November 13, 2023 – Healthcare Network is pleased to announce it has received a $27,000 grant from the Collier Community Foundation. These funds will support the organization’s Maternal and Child Health Outreach and Education program which provides maternal and infant health education to marginalized populations, partially those who speak little to no English. The funds will be used to create educational videos on critical health topics including maternal health, nutrition, diabetes, hypertension, postpartum depression and child development in Spanish, Haitian Creole and English to ensure optimal health for high-risk populations including those who are not literate in any language.
“This generous support will empower our Maternal and Child Health Outreach and Education program, allowing us to impact more marginalized populations, particularly those with limited English proficiency, said Healthcare Network President and CEO Jamie Ulmer. “By delivering content in Spanish, Haitian Creole, and English, we aim to bridge language barriers and enhance access to vital health information. This initiative is a significant step towards ensuring optimal health outcomes for high-risk populations.”
The Collier Community Foundation awards annual grants through a competitive application and review process. Selected organizations receive grant dollars from the Community Impact Fund. This Fund is made up of donors who believe in the Community Foundation’s ability to identify and grant funds to the community’s most current needs.
About Healthcare Network
For more than 45 years, Healthcare Network has distinguished itself by providing primary health care to men, women and children of all ages, helping the disenfranchised, underinsured, and uninsured of our communities, as well as those with insurance and resources who recognize the quality and comprehensiveness of care available. The organization has grown from two small trailers in Immokalee to a network of providers located throughout Collier County. Primary healthcare services include family care, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, senior care, dental care and pharmacy as well as integrated and traditional behavioral health for both adults and children. Additionally, the organization’s community health workers bring health and social services directly to underserved families. For more information, visit www.HealthcareSWFL.org, or to schedule an appointment, please call 239-658-3000.
About the Collier Community Foundation
The Collier Community Foundation™ is a tax-exempt, public, charitable organization established in 1985 to increase and focus on local private philanthropy. Today, the Collier Community Foundation manages more than 850 funds, works with hundreds of nonprofits, and has granted over $328.1 million to nonprofit organizations, community programs, and scholarships. Informed giving. Powerful results.® Learn more at https://colliercf.org/ or call 239-649-5000.
