Nurses influence extends beyond the walls of healthcare facilities and reaches into the everyday lives of individuals, families, and populations. In numerous ways, nurses contribute to their communities’ overall health and well-being through their expertise, compassion, and dedication.

Our nurses serve as frontline caregivers, providing essential healthcare services to community members. They are often the first point of contact for individuals seeking healthcare, offering assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing care. By delivering high-quality, evidence-based care, nurses help prevent and manage diseases, promote healthy lifestyles, and support individuals in achieving optimal health.

Nurses are educators and advocates, empowering individuals and communities with knowledge and skills to make informed health decisions. They conduct health screenings, provide health education sessions, and offer counseling on chronic disease management and preventive measures. Through their expertise, nurses enable individuals to take control of their health and reduce healthcare disparities.

Nurses have a significant impact on public health initiatives in our communities.
They collaborate with other healthcare professionals, community organizations,
and policymakers to develop and implement health promotion programs.

Through their diverse roles as caregivers, educators, advocates, and partners in public health, nurses contribute to preventing illness, promoting healthy behaviors, and providing compassionate care. Their dedication and expertise make them invaluable assets in enhancing individuals’ and communities’ overall health and well-being.

About CAN Community Health

• COMMUNICATE

Share knowledge and collaborate with others.

• ADVOCATE

Champion a fair and equitable environment for our peers, employees, patients, and society.

• RESEARCH and INNOVATE

Identify and investigate creative ways to deliver healthcare.

• EXECUTE

Deliver timely and effective solutions.

• SUSTAIN

Strengthen our commitment to our mission through our staff, culture, community, and economic responsibility.

4440 Fruitville Road, 
Sarasota, Florida
cancommunityhealth.org
941-300-4440