Miami-Dade honors Diana Figueroa after Summit for Wellbeing

Miami-Dade County gave Diana Figueroa a Certificate of Appreciation on May 23, 2026, recognizing her work through Intus Health and the Summit for Wellbeing. The award underscores growing attention to preventive health, community wellbeing, and education-driven approaches to reducing chronic disease. Why it matters: - Miami-Dade County’s recognition gives public backing to preventive-health efforts that aim to reduce chronic disease, stress-related illness, and mental health strain. - The award highlights a broader shift in healthcare toward education, early intervention, and community-based wellbeing. - The recognition also raises the profile of the Summit for Wellbeing and Intus Health as part of that shift. What happened: - Miami-Dade County’s Office of the Mayor and Board of County Commissioners awarded Diana Figueroa a Certificate of Appreciation. - The certificate was presented on May 23, 2026, the same day as the Summit for Wellbeing at the Pullman Miami Hotel. - Figueroa is the founder of Intus Health and creator of the Summit for Wellbeing. - The certificate was signed by Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava and Chairman Anthony Rodriguez. - The certificate recognized Figueroa’s “valuable contributions” to the Miami-Dade community. The details: - Figueroa said the recognition belongs to speakers, attendees, partners and advocates who support prevention, education and wellbeing. - Figueroa said the goal is to create spaces where science, consciousness and human potential come together to inspire healthier lives and stronger communities. - The inaugural Summit for Wellbeing drew physicians, researchers, nutrition experts, mental health professionals, regenerative medicine specialists and wellness leaders. - Speakers came from the United States, Europe and Latin America. - The event covered chronic disease prevention, nutrition, epigenetics, mental health, stress management, regenerative medicine, longevity, hydration science, women’s health and integrative wellness. - Featured speakers included Michelle Peiret, Dr. Julio Clavijo Álvarez, María Vallasciani, Sarah Prun, Mary García, Jesús J. Solís, Dr. Roberto Jairo Mejía, Carolina Scaramutti, Juan López Madrid, Dr. Tatyana Borisiak, Elizabeth Mirabal, Dr. Jorge Alberto García, Dr. Alberto Rivera and Dr. Octavio Sousa. - The summit’s message centered on moving healthcare beyond disease treatment and toward prevention through knowledge and tools. - The release says lifestyle-related chronic diseases account for most healthcare spending and are among the leading causes of death worldwide. - The release says many of those conditions can be reduced through education, nutrition, physical activity, stress management, sleep optimization and early intervention. - Industry leaders and attendees described the summit as one of Miami’s most impactful health and wellness gatherings of the year. Between the lines: - The county award helps frame preventive health as a civic issue, not just a private wellness trend. - The event’s mix of medical, scientific and wellness voices suggests an effort to bridge conventional healthcare and integrative approaches. - The release positions Figueroa as part of a growing movement that defines health as vitality, resilience, purpose and longevity, not just the absence of disease. - That message aligns with rising public interest in prevention as health systems face long-term pressure from chronic disease. What’s next: - The release says the Summit for Wellbeing is expected to expand its impact with support from community leaders, healthcare professionals and public institutions. - Intus Health and the Summit for Wellbeing are likely to continue promoting prevention-focused health education and community engagement. - The recognition may help the summit attract broader attention and future partnerships. The bottom line: - Miami-Dade County’s award turns a local wellness event into a public marker of support for preventive health and community-centered care.