Changing Healthcare Trajectories With Positive Experiences

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[{"type":"text","content":"DaVita works with others in under-resourced communities to offer individualized health engagements, break down mistrust and empower action in personal health experiences.","length":170,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"text","content":"NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESS Newswire / December 29, 2025 / Entering a tight-knit community as an outside healthcare provider is like being invited to sit at another family's dinner table. Culturally responsive, respectful and personalized care is key to building trust and resonating with community members - and to positively shaping their long-term perceptions of the healthcare system.","length":389,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"text","content":"When DaVita visited the Haitian American Art Network (HAAN) to host an event for its annual community health initiative, the teams entered the heart of Orlando's Haitian community. This Central Florida nonprofit provides social services and art for residents while serving as a trusted hub, rich in Haitian American culture.","length":328,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"text","content":"Nattacha Wyllie, executive director of the Haitian American Art Network (HAAN) and a respected Haitian public figure, shared insight into the community's health habits:"Generally speaking, we don't like to go to the doctor. Many of us prefer to keep our health matters private. There are several reasons behind this: our deep cultural roots, language barriers, and the challenges of being uninsured all play a role. Within the Haitian community, rates of high blood pressure, diabetes, and kidney failure are alarmingly high. I want our community to be aware of what's happening and to understand the importance of seeking care."","length":653,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"text","content":"That is exactly the goal of DaVita's Community Health Experience: to drive health awareness and education so that community members engage in their health earlier, before health needs lead them to find out about chronic conditions like kidney disease or diabetes. DaVita brings medical professionals directly to community members to help break down barriers to accessing this important preventive care.","length":406,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"text","content":"William Paxton, MD, PhD, group medical director for DaVita, visited HAAN where he discussed health results directly with community members and hel...

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