A new community health initiative aimed at expanding access to care for underserved residents is set to launch in another South Florida city later this month, bringing mobile services and support directly into neighborhoods that need them most.
Broward Health, through its community-focused arm Broward HealthPoint, is partnering with the City of Lauderhill to host the kickoff of its “Stay Healthy Together” initiative on Saturday, Feb. 21, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Ken Thurston Inverrary Community Center in Lauderhill.
The program was previously launched in Lauderdale Lakes and Pompano Beach.
The program is designed to close persistent gaps in access to quality health care by connecting residents of underserved communities across Broward County to affordable primary and preventive services. Organizers say the effort aims to reduce barriers such as transportation challenges and cost by bringing care directly into neighborhoods through mobile health units and on-site resources.
The Feb. 21 event is expected to draw more than 1,000 residents and will feature a range of services and activities. The first 600 attendees will receive free food baskets, while all visitors can access a mobile health unit offering primary care services, complimentary lunch, health education, and connections to food resources and supportive programs. Approximately 50 health-focused community partners will also be on site, alongside family-friendly entertainment, including children’s activities and face painting.
Denise Grant, mayor of Lauderhill, and Melida Akiti, corporate transformation executive at Broward Health, are expected to attend the kickoff. Akiti is available for interviews to discuss how the initiative is addressing health disparities and improving long-term access to care.
Organizers say the impact of the program will extend well beyond the initial event. After the launch, Broward HealthPoint’s mobile units will remain in Lauderhill three days a week for 12 weeks, then continue serving the community one day a week for the next two years, offering ongoing screenings, workshops, and primary care services.
Officials say the initiative reflects a broader effort to meet residents where they are and ensure more families can connect with essential care in convenient, community-based settings.
