Health Council of West Central Florida

Purpose

The Health Council of West Central Florida (HCWCF) is one of eleven health councils established by the Florida Statute in 1983 (F.S. 408.033). It is a private non-profit agency governed by a Board of Directors appointed by County Commissioners to represent the concerns of health care consumers, providers, and purchasers at the local level. HCWCF serves residents in Hardee, Highlands, Hillsborough, Manatee and Polk counties.

The Health Council of West Central Florida is committed to assessing the health status and resources of area residents and assisting communities with solutions to meet emerging needs.

For additional information, go to hcwcfl.org

Manatee County Representative Eligibility

Manatee County appoints two members to the Advisory Board for two year terms. Currently the County Commission has appointed:

  • Health Care Consumer over the age of 60
  • Health Care Provider

Note: The appointment categories may change when vacancies arise based on the needs of the Advisory Board.

Application

The Advisory Board Application must be completed and submitted for the applicant to be considered for appointment. The application form is available for downloading on the Apply for an Advisory Board page.

For questions or additional information contact Health Services at (941) 749-3505.

Meetings

The Council meets the second Thursday of each month at 3:30 PM at the Health Council offices located at 550 N. Reo St, Tampa, FL.