The Health Planning Council of Southwest Florida, Inc., in collaboration with the Florida Diabetes Alliance, Big Bend Health Council, and WellFlorida Council, is pleased to announce that the following agencies have been selected to participate in the mentorship cohort program to develop or expand DSMES services for 2026/2027.
- Bethel Missionary Baptist
- Family Health Centers of Southwest Florida, Inc.
- Heart of Florida Health Center
- Intercultural Advocacy Institute
- It Takes a Village Ministry
- North Broward Hospital District dba Broward Health
- PanCare of Florida
- South Broward Hospital District dba Memorial Healthcare System
We will be issuing another application for the mentorship cohort program in the summer of 2027. If you would like to learn more, please email [email protected]. In the meantime, we will be sharing educational materials related to DSMES throughout the year. To ensure you receive these materials, please send an email to [email protected] to be added to our distribution list.
Thank you all for all you do to help improve the health of the people of Florida!

