We are the Health Planning Council of Northeast Florida

We work to improve population health throughout all communities in Northeast Florida by dedicating resources and expertise to health planning and research, health promotion and education, health data management and analysis.

We are the local health council that represents Baker, Clay, Duval, Flagler, Nassau, St. Johns, and Volusia counties.
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What We Do

Educate & Support

We bring information to all people in all places where they live, work, and play

Research & Report

We study evidence-based sources to establish facts and reach conclusions

Assess & Recommend

We analyze facts and statistics and offer community solutions

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Why We Do It

We believe that health connects all populations and their communities, and we strive to protect and improve health outcomes of all people.

How We Do It

Everything we do is aligned with the conceptual framework developed by the Department and Health and Human Resources (HHS) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) known as the Social Determinants of Health (SDOH). SDOH are the conditions in the environments where people are born, live, learn, work, play, worship, and age that affect a wide range of health, functioning, and quality-of-life outcomes and risks. SDOHs respond to changing priorities in communities and public health.

Social Determinants of Health

Health Care Access and Quality

The connection between people’s access to and understanding of health services to their own health

Education Access and Quality

The connection of education to health and wellbeing

Social and Community Context

The connection between where a person lives–housing, neighborhood, and environment–and their health and wellbeing

Economic Stability

The connection between individuals’ income, cost of living, socioeconomic status, and their health

Neighborhood and Built Environment

The connection between where a person lives–housing, neighborhood, and environment–and their health and wellbeing

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