SUBJECT:
Title
Request Approval for Letter of Support for the Estella Byrd Whitman Wellness and Community Resource Center
Body
INITIATOR:
DEPARTMENT:
Mounir Bouyounes, PE, County Administrator
Administration
DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND:
Since opening in 2018, Estella Byrd Whitman Wellness and Community Resource Center (EBWCRC) has become a vital healthcare provider in West Ocala, a federally designated medical desert, offering affordable primary care and addressing barriers like transportation and cost. Through strong community partnerships, the center also connects residents to dental, behavioral health, and career services. With rapid growth from 321 patient visits in 2023 to over 5,000 by mid-2025, EBWCRC has proven its essential role in improving access to care for Marion County’s most vulnerable residents.
BUDGET/IMPACT:
None
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
Motion to approve the letter of support for the Estella Byrd Whitman Wellness and Community Resource Center.
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