Planting Healthy Seeds in Orangetree
A father suffering from unexplained headaches delaying getting care.
A sick 6-year-old missing school.
A senior with chronic pain without access to affordable medication.
These stories are not uncommon for the residents of Orangetree. Located in northeastern Collier County, the Orangetree community has grown over 75% in the last several years. However, Orangetree is also a healthcare desert.
The community has zero primary care providers, pediatricians, specialty physicians, and behavioral health counselors. Most residents must journey over 30 minutes – at least – to visit a healthcare provider, making it an over one-hour trip when accounting for traffic delays and travel time.
Why does this matter?
Access to primary care is critical because of its role in prevention, early detection, and chronic disease management. When people do not have access to comprehensive health services, it can lead to an increased risk of hospitalization, serious illnesses, and even premature death due to missed appointments, delayed essential care, and inability to afford expensive medications.
One of the major barriers to healthcare is transportation and travel limitations. And this and other health inequities have an immediate and far-reaching impact on Southwest Florida.
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The Current Cost of Health Barriers in the U.S.
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The Cost by 2040 if Not Addressed
Deepening Our Roots in the Community
Healthcare Network is ready to meet the needs of the people of Orangetree with our established model of care that has proven effective for over 46 years. We are raising $15 million for a comprehensive community health facility in Orangetree.
This 20,000-square-foot medical facility will include new equipment, advanced technology, and experienced medical personnel ready to provide the full spectrum of care. Most importantly, this new health center will serve EVERYONE, providing the same high-quality standard of care to all – regardless of income, insurance, or background because we believe healthcare is a human right.
Services at the Orangetree Health Center will include:
- Children’s Care
- Women’s Care
- Family Care
- Senior Care
- Dental Care
- Behavioral Health Counseling
- Xray and Lab
- Pharmacy
What will a new health center mean for my community? Relief. It will be a game changer for my family and so many others living in Orangetree.”
Fabricio and his family are proud to call Orangetree home and love their community.
However, with no healthcare providers in the area, his family travels over 30 minutes to Healthcare Network’s Nichols Community Health Center for care.
Healthcare Network has earned the trust of Fabricio and others in the community because of our team’s extensive knowledge and understanding of the equally diverse patient populations we serve. We listen to our patients’ concerns, creating a safe and supportive environment where they receive quality medical care.
Your Philanthropic Support Can Help Us Bloom
Focusing on primary care, Healthcare Network has improved patient outcomes and helped keep thousands of people out of emergency rooms and hospitals, saving our community millions of dollars in healthcare costs.
Like the orange trees that support and beautify our region, your philanthropic support will bring vital healthcare services to the people of Orangetree. And the roots we plant today will continue to strengthen and prosper, providing better care and stability to current residents and future generations.
Together, we can grow a healthier community from the ground up. Your charitable gift will help us create a thriving tomorrow for generations to come.
This health center is a Health Center Program grantee under 42 U.S.C. 254b, and a deemed Public Health Service employee under 42 U.S.C. 233(g)-(q). Its employees, qualified contractors, and Volunteer Health Professionals are deemed to be Public Health Service employees under 42 U.S.C. 233(g)-(q). The legal liability of the health center and staff is limited pursuant to the Public Health Service Act.
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