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HIV/AIDS OUTREACH EDUCATION: CHS conducts one-to-one and
group education sessions in the Little Haiti/Little River and North
Miami areas. Sessions consist of providing vital information about
HIV prevention as well as care and treatment for infected and
affected individuals. Sessions are conducted in public places
including laundromats, churches, and schools, as well as in private
homes.
Under funding from the Miami-Dade County Ryan White Act Title I,
CHS also conducts outreach activities that are designed to identify
HIV/AIDS patients who are lost to medical care and re-engage them
in treatment.
HIV TESTING & COUNSELING: CHS conducts HIV Antibody testing
as well as pre and post test counselling using ORASURE on a
walk-in basis and by appointment with a certified counselor. This
program is sponsored by CHS, independently of any type of funding
as a service to the community. Tests are confidential to the extent
allowed by law.
BREAST CANCER RESEARCH STUDY: CHS in collaboration with
the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center of the University of
Miami Miller School of Medicine, is collaborating in research studies
that:
1) examine risk factors for breast cancer and cervical cancer among
Haitian women living in Miami, and,
2) identify barriers to prevention and early detection of cancer
among these women.
HEALTH EDUCATION RADIO PROGRAMMING: Radio
broadcasting is the principal medium by which to reach members of
the Haitian population of South Florida. Click here for more information
about health education radio programming....
group education sessions in the Little Haiti/Little River and North
Miami areas. Sessions consist of providing vital information about
HIV prevention as well as care and treatment for infected and
affected individuals. Sessions are conducted in public places
including laundromats, churches, and schools, as well as in private
homes.
Under funding from the Miami-Dade County Ryan White Act Title I,
CHS also conducts outreach activities that are designed to identify
HIV/AIDS patients who are lost to medical care and re-engage them
in treatment.
HIV TESTING & COUNSELING: CHS conducts HIV Antibody testing
as well as pre and post test counselling using ORASURE on a
walk-in basis and by appointment with a certified counselor. This
program is sponsored by CHS, independently of any type of funding
as a service to the community. Tests are confidential to the extent
allowed by law.
BREAST CANCER RESEARCH STUDY: CHS in collaboration with
the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center of the University of
Miami Miller School of Medicine, is collaborating in research studies
that:
1) examine risk factors for breast cancer and cervical cancer among
Haitian women living in Miami, and,
2) identify barriers to prevention and early detection of cancer
among these women.
HEALTH EDUCATION RADIO PROGRAMMING: Radio
broadcasting is the principal medium by which to reach members of
the Haitian population of South Florida. Click here for more information
about health education radio programming....
HEALTH FAIRS: CHS outreach workers participate in health
fairs across South Florida. During these health fairs, CHS staff
members distribute educational materials, make presentations,
and conduct HIV counseling and testing. Click here for more
information about health fairs....
CULTURAL ACTIVITIES: Since 1994, the Center for Haitian
Studies has produced an annual Haitian Roots Music Festival
named “RASIN” (“roots” in Creole). This event features
internationally renowned Haitian and Caribbean music bands
as well as dance troupes and artists who come to perform and
present their art in Florida, every year on the first Saturday of
November.
LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE CRUISES: Since 2005, CHS
has organized an annual leadership conference cruise to
serves as a planning and development meeting for the community
stakeholders. Click here for more information about the leadership
conference cruise...
fairs across South Florida. During these health fairs, CHS staff
members distribute educational materials, make presentations,
and conduct HIV counseling and testing. Click here for more
information about health fairs....
CULTURAL ACTIVITIES: Since 1994, the Center for Haitian
Studies has produced an annual Haitian Roots Music Festival
named “RASIN” (“roots” in Creole). This event features
internationally renowned Haitian and Caribbean music bands
as well as dance troupes and artists who come to perform and
present their art in Florida, every year on the first Saturday of
November.
LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE CRUISES: Since 2005, CHS
has organized an annual leadership conference cruise to
serves as a planning and development meeting for the community
stakeholders. Click here for more information about the leadership
conference cruise...
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