Dwight Dale, Insurance Solutions Specialist with his company SOAR Health Advisors helped us navigate why we need healthcare and how to obtain insurance. He shared that the average age to obtain insurance is 26, as that is when most young people are no longer insured through their parents. Mr. Dale made it clear that the Marketplace for Affordable Healthcare is easy to navigate but it is easier with the advice of an experienced navigator. SOAR Health Advisors 940 Centre Circle, Ste 1000 Altamonte Springs, FL 32714 407/900-3838 consultantdale@gmail.com
Andres Acosta Ardila, Director of Community Relations for Pineapple Healthcare shared that black and brown people are 15% of the overall population yet 45% of new HIV cases. Their organization provides primary services that include HIV and STI testing, PrEP/nPEP, Blood Pressure, Cholesterol and Diabetes care. Services are suited for the LGBTQ+ community. They also provide mental health care and treatment for substance abuse addiction. Pineapple Healthcare 1724 33rd Street, Suite 100 Orlando, FL 32839 407/553-6336 www.pineapplehealthcare.com
