Health Education & Access
Health screenings, community health coaching, and culturally competent health education for Haitian and immigrant families in South Florida.
A1C Blood Sugar
Early detection of diabetes and pre-diabetes at community events and partner locations.
Blood Pressure Monitoring
Hypertension monitoring and education — free at AHVED events and health screenings.
Vision Screening
Eye health checks for adults and children — no appointment or insurance needed.
Community Health Coaching
Trusted community members trained by nurses and physicians to provide screenings and education in your neighborhood, in your language.
Yon Ti Koze Ak Dr. JD
Live health education show in Haitian Creole — Dr. JD discusses community health topics, prevention, and wellness every week.
Preventive Care & Navigation
General wellness assessments, medication review guidance, and connection to specialists and community health resources.
Why This Program Exists
Many Haitian and immigrant families in South Florida face significant barriers to accessing healthcare — language gaps, immigration concerns, coverage gaps, and distrust of the system built over generations. The result: preventable conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and vision loss go undetected for years.
AHVED's Health Education and Access program meets families where they already are — in churches, community centers, and neighborhoods — providing screenings, trained health coaches from their own community, and education in their own language.
Through the Yon Ti Koze Ak Dr. JD show, AHVED brings weekly health education directly to the Haitian community — in Haitian Creole, covering topics from diabetes management to mental health, nutrition, and how to navigate the healthcare system.
What We Provide
Health Screenings: Available at AHVED events and partner locations. Screenings include: A1C blood sugar (early detection of diabetes and pre-diabetes), vision screening for adults and children, blood pressure monitoring and education, medication review and adherence guidance, general wellness assessments, and referrals to specialists.
Community Health Coach Program (AHVED Sante Plus): Health coaches are trusted community members — trained by nurses and physicians — who provide basic health screenings and education right in their own neighborhoods. They speak the language, know the culture, and remove the barriers that keep families from getting care. Coaches conduct screenings at community events and churches, educate neighbors on disease prevention in their native language, connect families to healthcare providers and social services, and attend ongoing training with nurses and physicians.
Yon Ti Koze Ak Dr. JD: A live health education show in Haitian Creole, available on YouTube and Facebook. Dr. JD discusses community health topics — diabetes, hypertension, nutrition, mental health, preventive care — so Haitian families can make informed decisions about their health. New episodes air regularly.
Who Is Eligible
Any individual or family in South Florida seeking health screenings, health education, or connection to healthcare resources. We serve all ages and all nationalities.
To become a Community Health Coach: Adults who are trusted members of the Haitian community in South Florida, willing to complete training and serve their neighbors. Contact health@ahved.org.
How to Enroll
For health screenings: Attend any AHVED community event where health screenings are offered. Check AHVED's events calendar at ahved.org/events or call (239) 245-9010.
For Community Health Coach training: Contact health@ahved.org or call (239) 245-9010. Training is provided by nurses and physicians and is ongoing.
For Yon Ti Koze Ak Dr. JD: Watch live or replay on the AHVED YouTube channel and Facebook page. New episodes are announced on AHVED's social media.
Interested in this program?
Fill out the short form below and an AHVED team member will follow up with you within 1 to 2 business days.
Ready to Get Started?
Reach our program team at health@ahved.org