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POMPANO BEACH, FL – In July, hundreds of residents gathered at Mitchell Moore Park to celebrate the launch of Stay Healthy Together, a new initiative from Broward HealthPoint and the City of Pompano Beach aimed at expanding access to community healthcare.
The program is designed to bring preventative and primary care directly into neighborhoods, reducing barriers and improving outcomes for families across Broward County.
“Our healthcare system is committed to extending care far beyond the walls of our hospitals,” said Shane Strum, President and CEO of Broward Health. “Through mobile units and partnerships with local municipalities, we are changing the healthcare delivery model.”
Breaking Down Barriers
Mobile health units for children and adults are already providing free health screenings and school physicals. Residents can also access workshops on topics such as creating birthing plans, car seat safety, and hypertension management. Community partners—including 211 Broward, Area Agency on Aging, Big Brothers Big Sisters, and the American Heart Association—were on hand to connect residents with additional services.
“We are truly invested in building a healthier Pompano Beach by making healthcare more accessible to everyone,” said Melida Akiti, Corporate Transformation Executive at Broward Health.
At the kickoff event, kids enjoyed face painting and art activities, while organizers distributed 600 bags of food and served 700 hot lunches.
Leaders and Community Support
Florida State Senator Tina Polsky, Broward County Commissioner Lamar Fisher, Pompano Beach Mayor Rex Hardin, Vice Mayor Alison Fournier, and Commissioner Audrey Fesik joined residents at the launch. Legislative aides from Representative Mitch Rosenwald’s office also attended.
“Working together, we’re changing the way we deliver primary and maternal services while also addressing food insecurity,” Strum said. “This is what happens when community organizations unite to create real change.”
What’s Next
Broward HealthPoint’s mobile units will continue to be stationed at Mitchell Moore Park and in targeted Pompano Beach zip codes three days a week for the next eight weeks. Services include screenings, nutrition counseling, and referrals to specialists. After the initial rollout, the units will remain in the community one day a week for the next two years.
The long-term vision is to expand Stay Healthy Together into additional cities across Broward County.
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