About Us

 

 In the United States today, seven of ten deaths and the vast majority of serious illness, disability, and health care cost are caused by chronic diseases, such as diabetes, asthma, cardiovascular disease, and heart disease. Underlying these serious diseases are several important risk factors that can be modified years before they contribute to illness and death.

In 2003 the Miami-Dade County Health Department recognized the need for the community to join forces to combat the increasing rates of chronic disease in our community. A meeting of community partners was called in September 2003 and the Consortium for a Healthier Miami-Dade (Consortium) was established.

The guidance for the Consortium comes from Healthy People 2010 (HP 2010) which is the blueprint for health in the United States.  HP 2010 is a comprehensive, nationwide health promotion and disease prevention agenda that contains objectives designed to serve as a framework for improving the health of all people in the United States The two main goals of HP 2010 are to increase the quality of years of healthy life and eliminate health disparities.

The Consortium works in a committee structure that allows the participants to work within their areas of interest and expertise. Committees meet monthly and each follow their own goals and objectives.  During the meetings, we have presentations on current community projects, research findings and committee chair reports.

Consortium members are provided with information on a regular basis. Information provided includes current information on chronic disease prevention and control along with information on community events; opportunities to promote the activities of their organizations; and opportunities to partner with other organizations to better serve the community. 

2008 Annual Report