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Sponsors
The Mayor's Initiative on Aging is made possible through the following sponsors' commitment to the health and wellbeing of Miami-Dade County Seniors.
2008 Sponsors
Humana is proud to sponsor the "Mayor's Hurricane Awareness Initiative" and to provide the seniors of Miami-Dade County FREE hurricane kits and hurricane awareness information. Humana is Florida's largest Medicare health benefits company and offers Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO and private-fee-for-service health plans throughout the state. For more information, visit us at www.humana-medicare.com.
Procter & Gamble: Three billion times a day, P&G brands touch the lives of people around the world. The corporate tradition is rooted in the principles of personal integrity, respect for the individual and doing what's right for the long-term.
Independent Living System: Independent Living Systems (ILS) is a leading healthcare management company providing innovative community based and managed care services to companies serving Medicaid and Medicare eligible individuals. The Company's Senior Management Team has extensive experience that includes both managed care and community based services. ILS has developed a unique set of long-term care and manages care strategies in response to new programs approved by Medicaid and Medicare for frail elders, poor and Medicare populations.
S.T.E.P.S. in the Right Direction- Helps strengthen the community by delivering the highest quality of evidence-based health and human services to the elderly, caregivers of the elderly and children, needy families and children, refugees, immigrants, and individuals with disabilities and any special needs.
2007 Sponsors
Presenting Sponsor:
Univision 23: Univision 23 is committed to keeping Miami-Dade seniors informed and educated, is dedicated to the wellbeing of our community, and is a proud sponsor of the Mayor's Initiative on Aging. For more information, please visit www.univision.com.
Gold Sponsors:
Miami-Dade County's Aventura Hospital and Medical Center, Cedars's Medical Center and Kendall Regional Medical Center – Affiliates of H.C.A.– are proud to be the Gold Sponsor of the Mayor's Initiative on Aging. The H.C.A. Miami-Dade hospitals are committed to providing the highest quality care available to our South Florida community. They look forward to offering FREE health screenings at all events.
HCA, the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, has 190 hospitals and 200 outpatient centers. HCA was founded in 1968 under the guiding principle that warmth, compassion and the positive attitude of good employees will lead to quality care. Our Hospitals, Aventura, Cedars and Kendall, are committed to serving with medical excellence. Experience the difference at HCA.
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Silver Sponsors:
The Alliance for Aging, Inc: Enabling older persons to lead meaningful and dignified lives in their living environment and communities by providing leadership, direction and support for a comprehensive continuum of aging and long term care services. For more information, call the Elder Helpline at 305 670 4357 or visit us on the web at www.allianceforaging.org.
Medicare Rx Access Network of Florida: The Medicare Rx Access Network of Florida is a network of locally based healthcare, social service and professional organizations that have come together to educate beneficiaries and their caregivers about the new Medicare prescription drug benefit. The Medicare Rx Network of Florida is a proud sponsor of the "Mayor's Initiative on Aging". For more information about the Network, please call Terry Carrin at 850 224 0174.
Pfizer: Pfizer makes several medicines that enable individuals to lead healthier lives by decreasing blood pressure and cholesterol to reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes. Pfizer is committed to the health
of Miami-Dade seniors and is a proud sponsor of the Mayor's Initiative on Aging Pfizer is also the founder of The Vida Sana Healthy Life AssociationTM, an organization of local physicians dedicated to wellbeing of Miami Dade residents. For more information about Pfizer, please visit www.pfizer.com.
Vista Healthplans: Vista Healthplans and its affilitates are proud sponsors of the "Mayor's Initiative on Aging" We are dedicated to meeting our community's needs for access to affordable healthcare by offering competitively priced health benefit plans supported by responsive service and by continuously improving performance. Vista is committed to providing the level of service we want for our own families. We value our members, providers, employees, and the community at large. For more information, please call 800 826 1013 or visit www.vistahealthplan.com.
Health Foundation of South Florida: Health Foundation of South Florida is a not-for-profit public charity located in Miami, Florida. Established in 1993, the Foundation's mission is to advance the health of the people in Broward, Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties and to expand access to affordable, quality health promotion and care for underserved individuals and communities. For more information, visit us on the web at www.hfsf.org.
Humana: Humana is proud to sponsor the Mayor's Initiative on Aging and to provide the seniors of Miami-Dade County FREE bone density screenings and wellness information at the expo events. Humana Florida offers Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO and private-fee-for-service (PFFS) health plans throughout the state. Humana offers four types of Medicare Advantage coverage to people with Medicare that include the Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit (MA-PD) and three stand-alone PDP options. During Phase II of the initiative, HUMANA is participating in the Hurricane Preparedness efforts and sponsoring the distribution of hurricane kits to low-income older adults. For more information, visit us at www.humana-medicare.com.
Bronze Sponsors:
The American Heart Association: We are committed to the mission to reduce disability and death from the nation's number one and number three killers, cardiovascular disease and stroke. Our goal is to reduce coronary heart disease, stroke and related risk factors by 25% by 2010. We save lives! Call us at 305 856 1449 or visit us on the web at www.americanheart.org.
Miami Jewish Home and Hospital for the Aged: Celebrating its sixty-first year of operation in 2006, the Miami Jewish Home and Hospital for the Aged at Douglas Gardens (MJHHA) has been providing exceptional health care to the frail elderly of Southeast Florida since 1945. Located on a spectacular 20-acre tropical garden main campus at 5200 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami 33137, MJHHA is fully accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) for its nursing home, geriatric hospital, dementia unit, and subacute care program. Much more than a traditional nursing home, MJHHA and its staff of 1,500 professionals annually serve 700 seniors who live on the main campus and 8,000 people in the community with a complete range of services, including an outpatient clinic, rehabilitation, Alzheimer's care, home-health and case-managed at-home assistance, day care, respite, hospice, biofeedback, and a variety of medical and psychological assistance programs. For more information, please call us at 305.751.8626 or visit our web site at www.mjhha.org.
LifeMasters: LifeMasters is a national care management company that helps individuals who have heart disease, heart failure and/or diabetes learn how to better manage their health. Medicare and LifeMasters are offering the program at no cost to selected individuals who have both Medicaid and Medicare coverage throughout Florida. It is not an HMO or health plan. Participants get their own nurse health coach who will work with them to answer their health questions, and provide advice on ways to stay healthy, encourage and support them in achieving their health goals, and explain their doctor's treatment plan and help them follow it. For more information call 1 (888) 716-2838 or www.lifemasters.com.
UnitedHealthcare: UnitedHealthcare delivers affordable, simple and effective health care solutions to consumers, employers and other key customers. We have a strong commitment to serving seniors through a diverse and comprehensive array of products and services. The products include Medicare Advantage plans, Medicare Supplement plans, prescription drugs, pre-Medicare insurance plans, and special programs to improve the quality of life for individuals with multiple or complex diseases. In serving customers, UnitedHealthcare maintains a high standard for satisfaction and quality care. For more information about UnitedHealthcare's services, visit our Web site at www.unitedhealthcare.com. Florida residents can contact us at 1866 864 2179.
Zuni Transportation: Zuni Transportation Inc., since 1989, has provided safe, efficient, and reliable transportation for elderly and disabled passengers in South Florida. ZUNI proudly supports the work of the Mayor's Initiative on Aging and the Alliance for Aging.
With a fleet of over 90 vehicles, ZUNI has aided most of the regions medical providers with their transportation needs. In 2004, The Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged gave ZUNI it's prestigious Operator of the Year award for the entire State. For more information please visit the web site at www.zunitrans.com or call: 305-258-ZUNI (9864).
In-Kind Sponsors:
Miami-Dade County Park and Recreation Department: Dedicated to providing Miami-Dade County seniors and the community at large with safe and healthy recreational spaces. Miami-Dade County Parks is a proud sponsor of "The Mayor's Initiative on Aging". For more information, please call 305 755 7800 or visit www.miamidade.gov/parks.
Florida Heart Research Institute: The institute is an independent, not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization with the mission to stop heart disease through research, education and prevention. For more than 60 years, the Institute has been highly regarded within the medical community for its pioneering work in the study of heart disease and its risk factors. The Research Division aggressively employs a unique blend of scientific and clinical research in studying the causes, effects and prevention of coronary heart disease. Prevention and education programs are provided to the community on a sliding fee scale including their Cardiovascular Screening Program to identify those at risk for heart disease. Their new Working to Health! Program works with local businesses to educate employees on healthy lifestyle choices that can reduce their risks for heart disease. For more information, please call (305) 674-3020 or www.floridaheart.org or contact@floridaheart.org.
Miami-Dade County Public Libraries: Dedicated to helping seniors and the community access information and programs that improve quality of life. For more information, please visit your local Miami-Dade Public Library branch or visit www.mdpls.org.
Miami-Dade County Transit Authority: Miami-Dade County Transit Authority offers seniors with safe, reliable, and free transportation through their Miami-Dade Golden Passport Program.
If you are a senior citizen 65 years and older or a Social Security beneficiary and are a permanent Miami-Dade resident, you are eligible to ride transit free with a Golden Passport. If you are 65 and older, you'll receive a permanent card.
When applying for the Golden Passport, you must submit a current government-issued picture ID, such as a US passport, alien registration, Florida driver's license, or a Florida ID as proof of age; a utility bill as proof of Miami-Dade County residency. Applicants under 65 years of age must submit a current printout from the Social Security Administration verifying eligibility, and proof of continued eligibility must be provided annually.
During registration, ask about the Golden Passport Discount Booklet, which entitles Golden Passport users to great discounts at over 40 merchants. Just present the reusable coupons along with your Golden Passport at participating locations.
To receive your Golden Passport by mail, register at Miami-Dade Transit, Transit Mobility Planning, 3300 NW 32 Ave., 2nd Floor, Miami, FL 33142, 305-637-3754, Mon. through Fri., 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Transit Authority is a proud sponsor of the "Mayor's Initiative on Aging". For details, call 305-654-6545 weekdays, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. TTY users (deaf, hard-of-hearing) call 305-654-6530, or visit http://www.miamidade.gov/transit/golden.asp.
Miami-Dade Area Health Education Center, Inc. (AHEC): Since 1987, Miami-Dade AHEC has played a critical role in increasing access to healthcare services for our most vulnerable, marginalized residents and providing innovative preventive health programs for the entire community. AHEC is a proud sponsor of the"Mayor's Initiative on Aging." For more information on our organization or activities, call 305-592-3523 or email atriana@mdahec.org.
National Balance Centers, Inc: NBC (formerly known as National Institute for Balance & Dizziness) is a comprehensive, multidisciplinary diagnostic and treatment center that combines state-of-the-art technology with caring healthcare professionals in the areas of balance, dizziness, hearing, fall prevention and vestibular (inner ear) disorders. NBC's unique team of Audiologists, Physical Therapists and Medical Doctors utilize the latest technology to diagnose and precisely identify the cause of the disorder followed by a proprietary computerized vestibular rehabilitation to improve the health and lives of those who suffer from equilibrium disorders. National Balance Centers, Inc. is a proud sponsor of the Mayor's Initiative on Aging. For more information please visit us at www.nationalbalancecenters.com, at our new location 16378 NE 26th Avenue, North Miami Beach or call 305-940-0040.
St. Thomas University: A private, Catholic university located in Miami, is committed to providing excellence in teaching, encouraging service and research, and developing leaders for life. It has earned an international reputation for academic excellence. The university's healthcare services program allows working professionals to earn a bachelor's degree in an accelerated program while remaining employed. The university is widely recognized for preparing students for a management role and provides the academic credentials required in today's health care industry. Its human services program specializes in service provider training that prepares students to work with the elderly and young people. St. Thomas University is the proud sponsor for the Mayor's Initiative on Aging Research Component. For more information, visit us at www.stu.edu.
The Eye Institute of South Florida is a total eyecare center providing the best quality care from diseases and surgery of the eyes to optical services such as glasses and contact lenses. Under the supervision of Dr. Fred Mann, our ophthalmologists also offer special care in retina and ocoloplactics. We have state of the art diagnostic equipment to offer the best care and treatment available. Our community service programs offers free educational presentations along with glaucoma and cataract screenings throughout Miami-Dade County. We are located at 1313 SW 27th avenue in the heart of Miami. We offer free transportation to our patients. For more information, please call 305-858-2228.
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