Broward HealthPoint, in partnership with the City of Lauderhill, recently hosted a Stay Healthy Together community wellness event that brought together more than 600 community members for a day of health services, education and community support.
Stay Healthy Together is a comprehensive community health initiative designed to bring preventative and primary care services directly into Broward County neighborhoods, helping reduce barriers to care and improve health outcomes for local families.
“This is our third launch, Pompano, Lauderdale Lakes and now Lauderhill. We’re going to continue to go out into the community,” said Shane Strum, President and CEO of Broward Health. “We’re taking medicine and healthcare to everyone out there, we’re flipping the model.”
During the event, Broward HealthPoint’s adult and pediatric mobile health units were onsite to provide medical services and screenings. The adult mobile unit delivered 25 health services, including 15 primary care visits and 10 blood pressure and glucose screenings, while the pediatric mobile unit provided medical visits for children and families. In addition, 700 nutritious food bags were distributed, with 600 provided onsite and another 100 delivered throughout the community by volunteers. In addition, a total of 700 hot lunches were served to residents, volunteers and staff.
In addition to clinical services, more than 100 attendees participated in educational workshops focused on prevention and wellness. Sessions included CPR training, water safety, sun protection and skin cancer awareness, as well as a workshop on understanding diabetes and high blood pressure, which was led by Vanina Molinares, M.D. Attendees also learned practical steps for improving overall health in “Breathe. Reset. Thrive: Three Simple Steps Toward Better Health.”
“Strong collaboration is essential to building healthier communities,” said Melida Akiti, corporate transformation executive at Broward Health. “Working alongside the City of Lauderhill and our community partners allows us to connect residents with vital health services and support in meaningful ways.”
The event included participation from 47 community partners and was supported by 128 volunteers. Throughout the day, community members had the opportunity to connect with local organizations offering resources ranging from preventive health education to social support services.
Broward HealthPoint’s community outreach initiatives continue to bring preventive care, primary care services and health education directly into neighborhoods across Broward County, with plans to expand Stay Healthy Together to additional cities in the future.
Stay Healthy Together events are a community outreach extension of the Better Together initiative between Broward Health and Memorial Healthcare System to expand access to primary care and maternal health services for the community, regardless of their ability to pay. By bringing access to services such as screenings, health resources, and food assistance directly to residents, the program helps detect health issues early and provide more personalized, coordinated care.
For more information about Broward HealthPoint, visit BrowardHealthPoint.org.
To learn more about the Better Together initiative, visit BrowardHealth.org/BetterTogether.
