HPC News & Updates

Hendry and Glades Counties’ community survey is now available. The survey results will help us make Hendry and Glades counties healthier places to live and work. These surveys are part of the Community Health Needs Assessment we conduct in Hendry and Glades Counties in collaboration with the Healthier Hendry/Glades Taskforce Here’s how you can help: […]

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 […]

Below is the summary from the Q&A call we held on June 15th for the DSMES Mentorship Cohort Program. Included are a link and a password to view the Q&A session recording. Reminder, all applications are due by midnight on July 7, 2026. The program announcement contains the program information, application information, and the process timeline. […]

We are pleased to announce that the Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Mentorship Cohort program is now accepting applications for its upcoming cycle. The core of this program—and its greatest value—is the opportunity to engage in a dedicated, collaborative mentorship network. By joining this cohort, successful applicants will receive resource support and get direct, […]

Thank you for attending our annual meeting yesterday. During the event, the Health Planning Council of Southwest Florida and its leadership team shared an overview of the agency, summarized all services and programs, and highlighted the impact of our initiatives on local communities. We also unveiled the 2026 County Health Profiles and discussed how our […]