The Dominican Health Care Association of Florida

The Dominican Health Care Association of Florida (DOHCAF) is a newly formed organization dedicated to advancing the needs of Health care professionals in Florida who are Dominican, were educated in the Dominican Republic, or have economic ties to this community. The organization’s principals’ goals include:

• Study, analyze, and disseminate licensing and regulatory information that affects the practices of health professionals.

• Advocate for an active role of members of our community in the legislature and other regulatory bodies.

• Organize our members to develop one strong and cohesive voice in pro of causes that impact health care practices in Florida.

• Assist individuals, entities, professional, and communities to transition to the changes related to impending health care reform.

• Support causes or projects that advance the goals of Dominican health professionals in Florida.

 

DOHCAF recently celebrated its formation with a gala honoring Dominican physicians in Florida. The gala, aptly named “ Noche en Honor al Medico Dominicano” was held at the Marriott Dadeland and was attended by over 230 physicians and their spouses as well as other Health care professionals, community leaders, and related agencies.

 

The event was an unprecedented collaboration between the organization, the consulate general of the Dominican Republic, and over twenty healthcare providers in the community. Gold Sponsors included Leon Medical Centers, Larkin Community Hospital, and University of Miami Hospital.

 

During the celebration Hialeah Mayor Julio Robaina and City of South Miami City Manager Hector Mirabiles presented proclamations on behalf of their respective cities proclaiming April 30, 2011 Dominican Doctors Day.

 

Daisy J. Baez, founder and president of the organization, saluted physicians by honoring the past, present, and future generation of physicians and urged them to support the organization so that it can develop a strong and unified voice on behalf of this group of Health professionals.

 

Dr. Milton Jimenez, Chairperson of the DOHCAF advisory committee spoke at length regarding the goals

and purpose of the organization and invited all members to be active participants.