Dr. Darline Francois, DNP, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, CDCES, RRT, is a Family Nurse Practitioner who earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice from the University of South Alabama and her Master of Science in Nursing from Barry University. She brought more than 15 years of healthcare experience across primary care, community health, leadership, acute care and home health settings. Dr. Francois cared for older adults with complex chronic conditions including diabetes, hypertension, heart disease and kidney disease while supporting preventive care, chronic disease management and population health initiatives. She also served in leadership roles as a nurse manager and as an adjunct faculty instructor, mentoring future nursing professionals. As a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, she is passionate about empowering patients through education and helping them achieve meaningful health goals. Dr. Francois believes in compassionate, patient-centered care built on trust, collaboration and respect. Outside of work, she enjoys cooking, spending time with family and traveling.