Population and Geographic
- Miami’s population as of 2018 is 470,000 (“Miami, FL”).
- 74 % of the Miami population is of Hispanic ethnicity (“Miami, FL”).
- The highest-paid race in Miami is Asian.
- Fourth of the population in Miami is under the poverty rate.
- Miami is the most populous area in the county.
Geopolitics
- Miami’s port is a world leader in cruise ship operations.
- Miami’s airport ships cargo to Latin America and the Caribbean’s.
- The city is a centre of international banking.
- Miami is a leader in the manufacturing area.
- Miami is an Alpha level world city (“The World According”).
Education
- Median tuition of public colleges is $2,000 (“Miami, FL”).
- Miami’s school district in one of the largest in the USA.
- The city districts determine education quality.
- Student overpopulation is prevalent.
- Miami education often has funding shortages.
Economy
- The city has 236 employees.
- Median household income is $40,000.
- Tourism is Miami’s largest economic sector.
- The poverty rate is one of the highest in the US.
- High unemployment rate.
Common Goals
- Increasing the brand of the city.
- Enhance transportation availability in Miami.
- Improvement of the city’s culture of hospitality.
- Expansion of the community alignment.
- Development of long-term sustainability plans.
Challenges
- Lack of support for local organizations.
- Increase in employment.
- Need for an increase in cultural awareness.
- Bad attitude of residents towards the tourists.
- High poverty rate.
Health Opportunities
- Promotion of wellness to the residents.
- Organization of medical conventions.
- Increasing health coverage for employees.
- Increase in the funding of medical research.
- Increase the awareness of health risks and diseases.
Ethnic and phenomenological features
- The main phenomena – Miami is mostly Hispanic.
- Miami is a major migration centre.
- Miami is ranked 39th among diverse US cities (Munzenrieder, 2019).
- Most of the population speaks Spanish.
- Latino culture is evident in city design.
Social determinants of health
- Hispanic people face more hardships accessing healthcare.
- High level of poverty in Miami restricts many people from medical care.
- Unemployment rates negatively influence the city.
- Miami has low rates of incomplete school education.
- Miami has high crime rates.
Healthcare System
- 80% of Miami residents have health insurance (“Miami, FL”).
- Per capita health spending in 2014 is $8,000 (“Miami, FL”).
- Miami is anti-leader among the rate of homeless.
- Miami has relatively high costs on healthcare.
- Miami has one of the best clinics in the country.
Partners and funding sources
- Miami has 13 sister cities.
- The city has cooperation agreements with Lisbon and Yeruham.
- Code of America provides housing in partnership with Miami.
- Miami provides grants and funding programs.
- Miami is funded by federal and county resources.
Transportation Issues
- Lack of funding for transportation.
- A high rate of pedestrian’s deaths.
- Ridership on Miami’s transit system remains low.
- The road networks of Miami are highly insufficient.
- Public transport network needs significant improvements.
Summary of interview with community health/public health provider
- Miami has an excellent foundation for medical research.
- The city has high-quality clinics with the best doctors.
- The University of Miami is working on coronavirus vaccine.
- Shortage in nurses is expected by 2025.
- More affordable healthcare is needed for Miamians.
Conclusion
- Miami has a big ethnic group of Hispanic residents.
- The poverty rate is high in the city.
- Miami has one of the most influential marine ports.
- Transportation issues are of big concern.
- Miami puts an emphasis on improving healthcare.
Discussion of impressions of the general health of the community
- Miami’s diverse community is not tourist-friendly.
- City municipalities care about city improvement.
- Miami’s community has low poverty and unemployment indicators.
- The city is leading in healthcare practice.
- The community is very culture-oriented
References
- Miami, FL. (n.d.).
- Munzenrieder, K. (2019). Miami is the 39th Most Diverse City in America, But Less Diverse Than Ft. Lauderdale.
- The World According to GaWC 2018. (n.d.).