In what has become tremendous news, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have announced that they will be partnering up with the Florida Hospital in an effort to improve the health of local communities in Tampa Bay and beyond. Both organizations solidified this partnership through a public exchange of white coats and jerseys. In accordance with this partnership, the Bucs and Florida Hospital will launch new initiatives designed to help improve healthy habits in the workplace and community.
€We all know the best offense is a good defense and in health, the same rules apply,€ proclaimed Mike Schultz, the president and acting CEO of Adventist Health System's Florida Region. €Florida Hospital has an important role to play in creating a healthier community. We are very excited to partner together in an effort to bring new health programs into the community.€
Growing Community Involvement in Health Events
All in all, Florida Hospital is comprised of 23 different institutions set up in various locations across the state, and now it's the official hospital of the Buccaneers. This partnership is designed to help further community engagement in health events such as the Fitness Challenge and a Day of Wellness.
€The Buccaneers take great pride in aligning with industry leaders such as Florida Hospital,€ explained Bryan Glazer, a Co-Chairman for the Buccaneers. €This partnership will be special because it provides a real opportunity to make a difference in our region through health education. Florida Hospital has distinguished itself as the premier healthcare provider in our state and we look forward to the activation of various community-based programs and initiatives.€
Addressing Chronic Conditions in Florida
In the Tampa Bay area, about 12 percent of the local population is living with some form of diabetes, which outpaces the statewide average of 10 percent. To make matters worse, 25 percent of the local population could be classified as obese, meaning they an adult body mass index (BMI) of at least 30. These are only a few of the chronic medical conditions that the Florida Hospital and the Buccaneers are committed to addressing in the community.
Established in 1908, Florida Hospital is a world-class institution based in faith and committed to ensuring whole personal care. It is one of the largest not-for-profit hospitals in the United States, helping more than two million patients every year. In fact, the American Hospital Association says that they get more patient visits than any other hospital in the country.
€We all know the best offense is a good defense and in health, the same rules apply,€ proclaimed Mike Schultz, the president and acting CEO of Adventist Health System's Florida Region. €Florida Hospital has an important role to play in creating a healthier community. We are very excited to partner together in an effort to bring new health programs into the community.€
Growing Community Involvement in Health Events
All in all, Florida Hospital is comprised of 23 different institutions set up in various locations across the state, and now it's the official hospital of the Buccaneers. This partnership is designed to help further community engagement in health events such as the Fitness Challenge and a Day of Wellness.
€The Buccaneers take great pride in aligning with industry leaders such as Florida Hospital,€ explained Bryan Glazer, a Co-Chairman for the Buccaneers. €This partnership will be special because it provides a real opportunity to make a difference in our region through health education. Florida Hospital has distinguished itself as the premier healthcare provider in our state and we look forward to the activation of various community-based programs and initiatives.€
Addressing Chronic Conditions in Florida
In the Tampa Bay area, about 12 percent of the local population is living with some form of diabetes, which outpaces the statewide average of 10 percent. To make matters worse, 25 percent of the local population could be classified as obese, meaning they an adult body mass index (BMI) of at least 30. These are only a few of the chronic medical conditions that the Florida Hospital and the Buccaneers are committed to addressing in the community.
Established in 1908, Florida Hospital is a world-class institution based in faith and committed to ensuring whole personal care. It is one of the largest not-for-profit hospitals in the United States, helping more than two million patients every year. In fact, the American Hospital Association says that they get more patient visits than any other hospital in the country.
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