October is Take Your Loved One to the Doctor Month
TEXT “DOCTOR” TO 545454 TO JOIN THE CHALLENGE
The City of Miami Gardens’ Live Healthy Miami Gardens has joined forces with the CDC and other local partners to encourage you to take yourself and your loved one to the doctor.
The goal of the Take Your Loved One to the Doctor (TYLOD) campaign is to inspire the community to be proactive with their health and increase the possibility of early diagnosis and detection. Many people wait until there is an emergency before they go see a doctor.
The campaign highlights the importance of prevention and early detection and encourages individuals to seek regular health care.
Research has shown that regular check-ups may lead to benefits including:
- Early detection of life-threatening illnesses and diseases
- Building a good relationship with your primary doctor
- Increase lifespan
- Increase possibilities of treatments for any health issue
- Being informed on the latest health treatments and information
TYLOD is a year-round wellness Campaign to improve the health and well being of community members. Join this wellness movement.
FOUR WAYS TO PARTICIPATE
Step One
Taking the Pledge. Text the word “Doctor” to 545454.
Step Two
Share the pledge graphic on social media and challenge others to do the same. Tag @livehealthymg.
Step Three
Schedule an appointment this month for you and your loved one to go to the doctor.
Step Four
Go to your doctor’s appointment, and ensure your loved one goes, too.
Don’t have a primary doctor or medical insurance?
Participate In One Of Our FREE Screening Day Events.
Center for Family and Child Enrichment (CFCE)
Tuesday, October 18, 2022
10:30AM – 7:00PM
1825 NW 167th Street, Suite 109, Miami Gardens, FL 33056
305-474-1800
Cidni Augustin
Caugustin@cfceinc.org
Services:
- Oral Health Screening
- Oral Exam Screening
- Oral Cancer Screening
- X-Ray
- Brief Cleaning
- Fluoride Treatment
- Blood Pressure Screening
- Blood Glucose Screening
- Body Mass Index (BMI)
- Flu Vaccinations
- COVID-19 Testing
- COVID-19 Vaccine (Moderna, Pfzier)
- Mental Health Screening (From 10:30 AM -1:00 PM)
- Pap Smear (For ages 21 – 65 years old) *Limited appointments available
*$25 Target or Walmart gift cards will be given out on a first come first serve basis for flu or COVID-19 vaccinations only. Limited availability.
*Appointments are preferred.
Jessie Trice Community Health System (JTCHS)
Friday, October 21, 2022
10:00AM - 4:00PM
20612 NW 27th Avenue, Miami Gardens, FL 33056
305-637-6400
Keisha Moss
Klmoss@jtchs.org
Precious Baker, DA
PCBaker@jtchs.org
Services:
- Oral Health Screening
- Dental Screening *X-rays are not included
- Age Specific Oral Health Education
- Cleaning/ Fluoride Varnish
- Oral Cancer Screening
- Teledentistry Virtual Screening
- HIV, STD, PrEP Screening
- Mental Health Screening
- Referrals for Pap Smears and Mammograms (Paid for by Florida Breast & Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program) *Uninsured women age 50-64 only
- Adult Health Checks
- Blood Pressure Screening
- Blood Glucose Screening
- Basic Eye Vision Chart Screening
- Body Mass Index (BMI)
- Flu Vaccinations
- COVID-19 Testing
- COVID-19 Vaccine (Pfizer, Moderna)
- Monkeypox Vaccine
*For more information on the day-of the event, please contact 305-637-6400 (Prompt #5)
Universal Medical Clinic (UMC)
Saturday, October 22, 2022
10:00AM - 5:00PM
700 NW 183rd Street, Miami, FL 33169
305-974-5995
Dima Samra
Admin@miamifreeclinic.org
Services:
- Blood Pressure Screening
- Blood Glucose Screening
- Hemoglobin Testing
- Diabetic Screening (Rapid HbA1c)
- Full Cholesterol Check
- Urinalysis
- Basic Vision Eye Chart Screening
- Body Mass Index (BMI)
- COVID-19 Testing
- Free Food
*Appointments are preferred.
*Uninsured patients will be treated on the spot, insured patients will be referred to their primary care provider, as needed.
UHI Community Care Clinic
Saturday, October 29, 2022
10:00AM - 4:00PM
18441 NW 2nd Avenue, Suite 220, Miami Gardens, FL 33169
305-620-7797
Nida Rizvi
Manager@uhiclinic.org
Services:
- Blood Pressure Screening
- Blood Glucose Screening
- Full Cholesterol Check
- Diabetic Screening (Rapid HbA1c)
- Body Mass Index (BMI)
- Physical Exam
- Vision Screening/ Baseline Glaucoma Screening
- Flu Vaccinations
*$25 Amazon gift cards will be given out on a first come first serve basis for Flu Vaccinations only. Limited availability.
*Physical exams and general doctor’s visits are ONLY for uninsured patients.
*Walk-ins are welcomed, but appointments are preferred.
*Flu vaccinations are available to everyone with or without health insurance.
LHMG Health & Empowerment Virtual Summit
October 25, 2022 | 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Presented by Live Health Miami Gardens, The LHMG Health & Empowerment Virtual Summit will feature informational community health conversations, healthcare provider information, empowerment segment, and performances.
