John Eaton is the Director of Community Health Improvement at Flagler Hospital in St. Augustine, Florida. Under John’s leadership, the community health improvement team is focused on educating and activating members of the community and their families to take ownership of their health and improve quality of life. Key to this effort is St. Johns Care Connect, a new community alliance established to connect area residents in need with available services and address social determinants of health in a coordinated way throughout all of St. Johns County.
As Director of Communtiy Health Improvement, John is responsible for developing and overseeing the implementation of a community-wide health improvement plan, identifying gaps in access to care, developing programs to meet those needs, and deploying health education and engagement strategies.
John holds a bachelor’s degree in Health Education and Behavior from the University of Florida. He serves as the Co-Chair of the St. Johns County Health Leadership Council and on several Boards of Directors including, St. Johns County Continuum of Care, Community Partnership School Executive Board, and Good Samaritan Health Centers and the St. Augustine Family YMCA.