Life in Balance Chronic Care Initiative
Life in Balance Chronic Care Initiative
Life in Balance is a 42-week community-based chronic care initiative led by the Florida Economic Consortium, Inc., a not-for-profit organization. This program focuses on underserved adults in Central Florida (Orange, Seminole, Volusia, and Lake counties) who are managing diabetes, hypertension, or high cholesterol.
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Through direct educational workshops and support services, participants gain practical knowledge and preventive strategies to reduce health complications and reliance on emergency care. The initiative’s ultimate goal is to improve long-term health outcomes while decreasing indigent care costs and preventing costly hospital visits or readmissions. Services are delivered both in-person and virtually, ensuring broader access and accommodating those with transportation or mobility barriers
By emphasizing prevention and self-management, Life in Balance aligns with broader public health goals to keep people healthier and reduce the burden of chronic diseases on the healthcare system.
AdventHealth Hospitals, Outpatient Clinics, and Rehabilitation centers located in the Life in Balance service areas of Orange, Seminole, Lake, and Volusia counties:
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Facility Type |
Name & Service |
Address & County |
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Hospital |
AdventHealth Orlando |
601 E. Rollins St, Orlando, FL (Orange) |
|
Hospital |
AdventHealth Winter Park |
200 N. Lakemont Ave, Winter Park, FL (Orange) |
|
Hospital |
AdventHealth East Orlando |
Orlando, FL (Orange) |
|
Hospital |
AdventHealth Apopka |
Apopka, FL (Orange) |
|
Hospital |
AdventHealth Winter Garden |
2000 Fowler Grove Blvd, Winter Garden, FL (Orange) |
|
Hospital |
AdventHealth Altamonte Springs |
601 E. Altamonte Dr, Altamonte Springs, FL (Seminole) |
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Hospital |
AdventHealth DeLand |
DeLand, FL (Volusia) |
|
Hospital |
AdventHealth Daytona Beach |
Daytona Beach, FL (Volusia) |
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Hospital |
AdventHealth Fish Memorial |
1053 Medical Center Dr, Orange City, FL (Volusia) |
|
Urgent Care |
Centra Care Altamonte Springs |
440 W. State Rd 436, Altamonte Springs, FL (Seminole) |
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Urgent Care |
Centra Care Lake Mary |
2948 W. Lake Mary Blvd, Lake Mary, FL (Seminole adj.) |
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Urgent Care |
Centra Care Sanford |
4451 W. 1st St, Sanford, FL (Seminole) |
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Urgent Care |
Centra Care Apopka |
1520 W. Orange Blossom Trail, Apopka, FL (Orange) |
|
Outpatient Clinic |
AdventHealth Medical Office Building – Winter Garden |
2000 Fowler Grove Blvd, Winter Garden, FL (Orange) |
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Outpatient Clinic |
AdventHealth Lab – Winter Park (Center for Health & Well‑Being) |
2005 Mizell Ave, Suite 800, Winter Park, FL (Orange) |
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Rehab & PT Clinic |
AdventHealth Sports Med & Rehab – Winter Park |
2005 Mizell Ave, Suite 2400, Winter Park, FL (Orange) |
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Rehab & PT Clinic |
AdventHealth Sports Med & Rehab – Winter Park Pediatrics |
1311 Minnesota Ave, Suite C, Winter Park, FL (Orange) |
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Rehab & PT Clinic |
AdventHealth Sports Med & Rehab – East Orlando Pediatrics |
7975 Lake Underhill Rd, Suite 300, Orlando, FL (Orange) |
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Rehab & PT Clinic |
AdventHealth Sports Med & Rehab – Celebration |
400 Celebration Pl, Suite C200, Celebration, FL (Osceola adj.) |
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Rehab & PT Clinic |
AdventHealth Sports Med & Rehab – Lake Mary |
Lake Mary, FL (Seminole) |
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Rehab & PT Clinic |
AdventHealth Sports Med & Rehab – Orange City (Fish Memorial) |
Orange City, FL (Volusia) |
Why It Matters
Chronic diseases take a heavy toll on individuals and the healthcare system. By focusing on prevention, education, and community support, Life in Balance is making a real difference—helping people take control of their health and live fuller, healthier lives.
If you or someone you know in Central Florida could benefit from this program, reach out to the Florida Economic Consortium, Inc. and discover how Life in Balance can help you thrive. Together, we can build healthier communities—one step at a time.
