FoundCare Honored by Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
FoundCare, Inc. Receives Health & Wellness Award from Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Organization Recognized for Service to Hispanic Community
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – FoundCare, Inc., a federally qualified health care center serving Palm Beach County residents, was recently awarded the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Palm Beach County’s Health & Wellness Award. The Health and Wellness Award was presented at the recent 22nd Annual Triunfo Awards Gala. More than 250 local business leaders in the community came together at the Marriott in West Palm Beach to honor one another’s triumphs and commemorate another year in the chamber’s history.
“FoundCare has served Palm Beach County for 35 years, and, over the years, has developed a beautiful relationship with the local Hispanic community,” said Yolette Bonnet, CEO of FoundCare. “We are humbled that the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce has recognized us for our work in the Hispanic community and are grateful recipients of the Health and Wellness Award.”
To meet its mission of fulfilling unmet healthcare and social service needs of individuals and families, FoundCare, located in West Palm Beach, offers pediatric and adult primary care, chronic disease management, behavioral health services, dentistry, laboratory work and X-rays, with an on-site pharmacy – all in one location.
FoundCare relies on several Hispanic individuals in key leadership positions in the organization, including its Chief Strategy Officer, Chief Information Officer, Directors of Finance, Medical Director, a Nurse Practitioner, and two Site Supervisors. These team members play an integral role on FoundCare’s diverse leadership team and have helped FoundCare achieve its mission of fulfilling unmet medical and social service needs for all of Palm Beach County’s residents. In addition, their culturally competent staff is fluent in English, Spanish and Haitian Creole.
“Our goal is to provide high-quality healthcare to all of those in need, including those within the Hispanic community,” continued Bonnet. “We will continue to increase access to healthcare by offering compassionate care in a culturally-sensitive manner, and with employees who reflect the community we serve.”
In addition to recognizing key members with awards to the community, the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce gives back to the community through this event. “This was a very important evening because a portion of the proceeds will benefit scholarships through the Hispanic Community Fund of Palm Beach County Inc.,” said Maria Antuña, Chamber CEO. “Each year the scholarships awarded to local high school seniors have continued to make a difference in the lives of local students to support them with college expenses. In 22 years, the Hispanic Chamber has provided more than $156,000 in scholarships to students throughout Palm Beach County.”
FoundCare, Inc. accepts most insurance plans, Medicaid, Medicare and self-pay on a sliding fee scale that is based on income and family size. No one is turned away based on their inability to pay. FoundCare has been named a Health Center Quality Leader by the Health Resources and Services Administration in 2017 and 2018. For more information about FoundCare or to schedule an appointment at one of its locations, please call 561-HEALTHY (561-432-5849) or visit www.foundcare.org.