Skip to Navigation | Skip to Main Content | Skip to Site Map

MyFloridaHouse.gov | Mobile Site

Senate Tracker: Sign Up | Login

The Florida Senate

Senate Committee Publications

CBIRS Request 2146
 
Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #2146
Wellness Center
 
Requester: Dr. Valveta L. Turner Organization: Optimum Health and Well-Being, Inc.
 
Project Title: Wellness Center Date Submitted 1/15/2004 5:20:24 PM
 
Sponsors: Hill
 
Statewide Interest:
Improvement in the quality of health for all citizens. Providing programs and activities where desired outcomes are measured by monitoring and follow-up with lab work from physicians an self-reports.
 
Recipient: Optimum Health and Well-Being, Inc.   Contact: Dr. Valveta L. Turner  
  2998 Edison Avenue, P. O. Box 43274   Contact Phone: (904) 633-8368  
  Jacksonville 32203   Contact email:  
 
Counties: Duval
 
Gov't Entity:   Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit): Yes
 
Project Description:
Comprehensive Wellness Center where state certified specialist will work with clients(70% HIV/AIDS) as well as people grappling with obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes, other health issues (30%) throught counseling, education, fitness and nutrition.
 
Is this a water project as described in Chapter 2002-291, Laws of Florida? No
 
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
Lose/gain weight, higher T-cells, lifestyle changes, lower cholesterol.
 
Amount requested from the State for this project this year: $153,115
 
Total cost of the project: $153,115
 
Request has been made to fund: Operations
 
What type of match exists for this project? Local
  Cash Amount $76,450  
 
Was this project previously funded by the state?   No
 
Is future-year funding likely to be requested?   Yes
  Amount: $99,411 To Fund: Operations
 
Was this project included in an Agency's Budget Request?   No
 
Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget? No
 
Is there a documented need for this project? Yes
  Documentation: Extensive documentation exists on the local, state, national, and international levels of the proble
 
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?   No