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About Us

Showing Up for People with Type 1 Diabetes in New Ways

Who We Are

We are a group of people who believe that everyone deserves excellent, culturally aware healthcare that can help them live longer, healthier lives. Together, we show up in new ways to support those who need it most through Blue Circle Health – a new care delivery model that removes barriers to type 1 diabetes care in under-resourced communities 

Who We Serve

We put people first. Helping people with type 1 diabetes, especially those who have barriers getting medical care, reach healthier futures is what we are all about. 

We currently support individuals and families in certain Florida communities. We plan to grow to reach people throughout the country.

What We Do

Blue Circle Health considers every challenge that a person with type 1 diabetes may have. Our “whole person” approach to diabetes care offers all the services that a person with type 1 diabetes needs to live well and thrive –  mental health care, insurance support, education, peer coaching, pharmacy and device assistance, connection to community resources, and more – all at no cost to the people we serve. 

Our providers and coaches from within the community are there to help people with type 1 diabetes when and how they need.

Our Why

Thriving in the face of type 1 diabetes is challenging even under the best circumstancesThe barriers to care faced by those living in under-resourced communities make it even harderOur goal is to make the healthcare journey easier for the people we serve by providing compassionate, culturally appropriate, whole-person diabetes care. 

What Makes Us Different

Blue Circle Health is funded by The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust. This means we can focus on helping more people with type 1 diabetes and ensuring they have the care and support they need to successfully manage their diabetes. 

Blue Circle Health Team

Leonard D’Avolio, PhD 

Robin Jensen

Linda Pilla, Esq.

Ben Thomas

Megan Buhler

Paige Gallo, CPA

Lillie Hughes

Thien Nguyen

Monica Gomberg, MD

Kristi Holmes

Magdi Odeh

Interested in Helping to Build the Healthcare Model People With Type 1 Diabetes Deserve?

We’re seeking mission-driven professionals to help us make this a reality.

Blue Circle Health

Board of Directors 

Gina Agiostratidou, PhD, MBA

Bruce Braughton, MBA

Scott D Kahn, PhD

Edward Gillen, MBA (Observer)

David Panzirer (Observer)

Blue Circle Health

Faculty

Ashby Walker, PhD

Michael Haller, MD

Eleni Sheehan, MA, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC

Sarah Westen, PhD

About Us

Showing Up for People with Type 1 Diabetes in New Ways

Who We Are

We are a group of people who believe that everyone deserves excellent, culturally aware healthcare that can help them live longer, healthier lives. Together, we show up in new ways to support those who need it most through Blue Circle Health – a new care delivery model that removes barriers to type 1 diabetes care in under-resourced communities 

Who We Serve

We put people first. Helping people with type 1 diabetes, especially those who have barriers getting medical care, reach healthier futures is what we are all about. 

We currently support individuals and families in certain Florida communities. We plan to grow to reach people throughout the country.

What We Do

Blue Circle Health considers every challenge that a person with type 1 diabetes may have. Our “whole person” approach to diabetes care offers all the services that a person with type 1 diabetes needs to live well and thrive –  mental health care, insurance support, education, peer coaching, pharmacy and device assistance, connection to community resources, and more – all at no cost to the people we serve. 

Our providers and coaches from within the community are there to help people with type 1 diabetes when and how they need.

Our Why

Thriving in the face of type 1 diabetes is challenging even under the best circumstancesThe barriers to care faced by those living in under-resourced communities make it even harderOur goal is to make the healthcare journey easier for the people we serve by providing compassionate, culturally appropriate, whole-person diabetes care. 

What Makes Us Different

Blue Circle Health is funded by The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust. This means we can focus on helping more people with type 1 diabetes and ensuring they have the care and support they need to successfully manage their diabetes. 

Blue Circle Health Team

Interested in Helping to Build the Healthcare Model People With Type 1 Diabetes Deserve?

We’re seeking mission-driven professionals to help us make this a reality.

Blue Circle Health

Faculty

Sarah Westen, PhD

Licensed Psychologist and Clinical Assistant Professor, University of Florida