Aetna Better Health of Florida Highlights Commitment to Maternal and Child Health Through Community Partnerships

Aetna Better Health of Florida Highlights Commitment to Maternal and Child Health Through Community Partnerships

Javier Manjarres
Javier Manjarres
October 29, 2026
Aetna Better Health of Florida continued to demonstrate its commitment to improving health outcomes for mothers, babies, and children through partnerships with health care organizations and community leaders across the state. On October 15–16, the health plan participated in and sponsored the 2026 Florida Association of Healthy Start Coalitions (FAHSC) Annual Conference in Kissimmee, joining maternal and child health professionals and community partners to share knowledge and strengthen collaboration.

The conference focused on supporting families from pregnancy through a child’s third birthday, highlighting the importance of coordinated care, family resources, and community-based programs in helping parents and children thrive.

Aetna Better Health of Florida also participated in the 2026 Ginsburg Institute Child Health Symposium, hosted by Nemours Children’s Health on October 8 in Orlando. This year’s theme, “Health Through Literacy,” explored the connection between early literacy, human connection, and children’s long-term health and well-being. Bringing together leaders from healthcare, education, policy, and business, the symposium highlighted the need for cross-sector collaboration to address the factors that shape children’s health.

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The event and Aetna Better Health of Florida’s participation underscored the value of partnerships that connect health care expertise with education and community-driven solutions to help children and families.

Aetna Better Health of Florida’s community involvement was also recognized at Elevate Tampa Bay’s 2026 Vision Breakfast on October 8, where the health plan received the Community Partner of the Year Award. Held in Tampa, the event celebrated organizations making a positive difference in their communities.

The award recognized the health plan’s community engagement and reinforced the importance of building strong local partnerships to support families. Through its involvement in these events, Aetna Better Health of Florida continued to invest in collaborative efforts that advanced maternal and child health and helped build healthier communities throughout Florida.

Aetna Better Health of Florida serves approximately 230,000 Medicaid and CHIP members across the state.

Javier Manjarres

Javier Manjarres

Javier Manjarres is a nationally renowned, award-winning political journalist and Publisher of Floridianpress.com, Texaspolitics.com, Cactuspolitics.com, and Domepolitics.com. He enjoys traveling, playing soccer, mixed martial arts, weight-lifting, swimming, and biking. Since 2009, Javier has reported on local, state, and national political campaigns, news, and legislative issues. Follow on "X": @JavManjarres Linkedin: Muckrack: Javier Manjarres Email: [email protected]

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