Health Education Radio Programming

Health Education Radio Programming

Radio broadcasting is the principal medium by which to reach members of the Haitian population of South Florida. Under funding from the University of Miami Department of Family Medicine /Community Health (Area Health Education Center--(AHEC) and the Public Health Trust/Jackson Memorial Hospital, CHS hosts a popular bi-weekly radio program, and broadcasts daily health promotion public service announcements (PSA’s) in Creole.

This programming addresses acute and chronic illnesses that are commonly found among members of the Haitian
population of South Florida. Through the radio program and the broadcast of PSA’s in Creole, the Center informs
Creole-speaking members of this underserved population about available health care services.

RADIO SHOW SCHEDULE:
Saturday 4:00pm - AM 1020 Radio MEGA, Miami, FL.
Wednesday 10:00pm - AM 1020 Radio MEGA,Miami, FL.

Serving the Underserved [VIDEO]

CHS is featured on Miamigration, a website dedicated to showing the New Miami as defined through the immigrant experience.

The Center for Haitian Studies in the Little Haiti neighborhood of Miami aims to serve the city’s underserved Haitian immigrants population. The clinic not only provides health services free of charge, but also provides patients with a culturally sensitive atmosphere. The clinic will accept, respect, and take care of anyone who needs medical attention.

UM OB/GYN Clerkship

CHS offers a culturally competent clerkship in the fields of Obstetrics and Gynecology for 3rd Year medical students from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine (UM)...

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The Center for Haitian Studies,

Health and Human Services (CHS)

8260 NE 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33138

(305) 757-9555