Ambetter Health Celebrates Completion of New Playground at Southeast Park

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Ambetter Health (NYSE: CNC) celebrated completion of a new kid-designed playground at Southeast Park in Hialeah, built in a single day on January 30, 2026. More than 100 company volunteers partnered with KABOOM! and the City of Hialeah to assemble equipment, landscaping, and seating.

This marks the second collaboration with KABOOM! and Hialeah, following a 2019 build at Bucky Dent Park, and aims to provide safe outdoor recreation and community connection for local children.

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Volunteers partner with KABOOM! and the City of Hialeah to create a vibrant, kid-designed playspace in a single day

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ambetter Health, a product offered by a Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC) through the Health Insurance Marketplace®, today announced a new playground at Southeast Park after volunteers built the play area in a single day on January 30. Ambetter Health, KABOOM!, and the City of Hialeah worked side-by-side to assemble the playground equipment, add landscaping and create seating areas. The new space will provide local children with opportunities for play, social connection and safe outdoor recreation.

"It was incredibly meaningful to see more than 100 company volunteers come together to bring this playground to life," said Charlene Zein, President and CEO, Ambetter Health Florida and Sunshine Health. "We're proud to support a project that brings joy and encourages healthier, active lifestyles for children throughout the community."

This project is the second collaboration between Ambetter Health, KABOOM! and the City of Hialeah.

"We are proud to once again partner with the City of Hialeah and Ambetter Health to create a kid-designed playspace at Southeast Park, building on the success of our 2019 playground build at Bucky Dent Park," said Lysa Ratliff, CEO of KABOOM!. "This playspace will spark joy, connection, and belonging for generations of children. In our 30th year, this build is a powerful reminder that when we invest in play, we invest in our kids' health, happiness, and futures."

"This playground is an investment in our children's health and happiness," said Bryan Calvo, City of Hialeah Mayor. "Thanks to the incredible volunteers who helped bring this vision to life and I'm grateful to our partners KABOOM! and Ambetter Health for providing a safe and vibrant green space at Southeast Park where children can play and grow."

About Ambetter Health
Ambetter Health serves underserved  populations through the federal Health Insurance Marketplace. Ambetter Health is underwritten by Ambetter Health of Florida, Inc., Centene Venture Company Florida and Sunshine State Health Plan, Inc. Centene Venture Company Florida and Sunshine State Health Plan, Inc. are Qualified Health Plan issuers in Florida. For more information visit ambetterhealth.com/en/fl/. This is a solicitation for insurance. For information on your right to receive an Ambetter Health plan free of discrimination, or your right to receive language, auditory and/or visual assistance services, please visit ambetterhealth.com.

About the City of Hialeah
The City of Hialeah, incorporated in 1925, is the sixth largest municipality in Florida, serving over 233,000 residents living in approximately 20-square miles. Hialeah, located in NW Miami-Dade County, has a Hispanic population of over 94%. A working class community, Hialeah is viewed as an industrial city that continues to grow. "The City of Progress" as known to many, is home to many Cuban exiles. The City of Hialeah is a full service city offering quality and affordable services to residents of all ages and abilities. Hialeah is a vibrant, family oriented community marked by cultural heritage and traditions known for its myriad of mom and pop stores which productively compete against national retail and restaurant chains and franchises.

About KABOOM!
KABOOM! is the national nonprofit committed to ending playspace inequity – the reality that quality places to play are not available to every child, especially in communities of color. In 2026, KABOOM! is celebrating its 30^th milestone year of partnering with kids and communities to create or transform 17,000+ playspaces and ensure that more than 12 million kids have equitable access to the critical benefits and opportunities that playspaces offer. KABOOM! continues to make progress on its mission to end playspace inequity at scale across the United States. Learn more at kaboom.org or join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

 

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FAQ

When was the Southeast Park playground by Ambetter Health (CNC) completed?

The playground was completed in a single-day build on January 30, 2026. According to Ambetter Health, volunteers assembled equipment, added landscaping, and created seating areas during the community build to open the playspace immediately for local children.

Who partnered with Ambetter Health (CNC) to build the Southeast Park playground?

Ambetter Health partnered with KABOOM! and the City of Hialeah for the build. According to Ambetter Health, these partners worked side-by-side with more than 100 volunteers to design, assemble, and landscape the new playspace.

How many volunteers participated in Ambetter Health's Southeast Park playground build?

More than 100 company volunteers participated in the single-day build. According to Ambetter Health, volunteers helped assemble playground equipment, install landscaping, and create seating to support safe play and community connection.

Is the Southeast Park playground Ambetter Health (CNC) a repeated community effort?

Yes — this is Ambetter Health's second collaboration with KABOOM! and Hialeah, following a 2019 playground build at Bucky Dent Park. According to Ambetter Health, the repeat partnership reflects ongoing community investment in play and children’s well‑being.

What community benefits does the Ambetter Health (CNC) playground at Southeast Park provide?

The playground offers local children safe outdoor recreation and social connection opportunities. According to Ambetter Health, the kid-designed playspace aims to encourage active lifestyles, spark joy, and foster belonging across the Hialeah community.