Health Education & Access
Free health screenings, community health coaching, and culturally competent health education for Haitian and immigrant families in South Florida — no insurance required.
Why This Program Exists
Many Haitian and immigrant families in South Florida face significant barriers to accessing healthcare — language gaps, immigration concerns, lack of insurance, 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 & Access program meets families where they already are — in churches, community centers, and neighborhoods — providing free screenings, trained health coaches from their own community, and education in their own language.
Free Health Screenings
Available at AHVED events and partner locations. No appointment or insurance needed.
A1C Blood Sugar
Early detection of diabetes and pre-diabetes
Vision Screening
Eye health checks for adults and children
Blood Pressure
Hypertension monitoring and education
Medication Review
Guidance on medication management and adherence
Preventive Checks
General wellness assessments and referrals
Care Navigation
Connect to specialists and community health resources
Community Health Coach Program
AHVED Santé Plus
What Is a Community Health Coach?
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.
AHVED partners with local churches, community centers, and organizations to deploy health coaches where communities already gather, making care accessible and comfortable.
What Health Coaches Do
- ✓Conduct basic health screenings at community events and churches
- ✓Educate neighbors on disease prevention in their native language
- ✓Connect families to healthcare providers and social services
- ✓Follow up with clients to support health goals
- ✓Attend ongoing training with nurses and physicians
Interested in becoming a Health Coach?
Training is provided. Healthcare background preferred but not required.
Yon Ti Koze Ak Dr. JD
Live health education in Haitian Creole · YouTube · Facebook · Instagram
Dr. JD goes live regularly to discuss real health topics in Haitian Creole — how to manage blood pressure, what to do at a doctor's appointment, nutrition on a budget, mental health, and how to navigate the US healthcare system. Free, practical, and in your language.
Dr. JD diskite sou sante kominoté a ak kijan pou nou pran swen tèt nou. Yon emisyon edikasyon sante an kreyòl ayisyen.
Who Is Eligible
- ✓Any resident of South Florida
- ✓No insurance required
- ✓No documentation required for screenings
- ✓All ages welcome at community events
- ✓Services available in Haitian Creole, English, and French
How to Access Services
- 1Attend an AHVED health event or back-to-school event
- 2Walk up to the health screening station — no appointment needed
- 3Speak directly with a health coach in your language
- 4Receive referrals and follow-up support as needed
Support Health Access in Our Community
A $50 gift covers one full health screening for a family. Your support keeps these services free.