If Broward County, Florida had a health motto, it would be “collaboration works.” One out of 10 Floridians live in Browad County, one of the most expensive and diverse in the state. Leaders from government, business, and nonprofit sectors work in tandem to lower barriers to improvements in health, focusing on individuals and families who are working yet unable to afford basic needs.

Broward County also demonstrates how a community can actively address and work to change the structures that perpetuate inequities by openly acknowledging practices that historically excluded some groups. The County is creating a model for other communities to follow.

Learn more about Broward County’s story on the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation page: rwjf.org