Florida Community Health Centers, Inc.

Every year, on June 27th, local organizations across the nation engage with communities to promote early diagnosis and HIV-testing. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that 250,000 of the one million people living with HIV/AIDS in the United States are unaware of their status. NAPWA realizes that lack of access to treatment and care along with social stigma can make living with HIV difficult. With early diagnosis, uncertain individuals will know their HIV-status and should be placed in appropriate treatment and care. During NHTD, we work with our partners, which include thousands of community-based organizations, businesses, health departments, elected officials, media, and individuals to encourage routine HIV-testing and to promote culturally-apt messages for those affected by and living with HIV/AIDS.

Mom's Night Out is offered to the pregnant women at St. Lucie Women and Children and their families during your third trimester of pregnancy. This night is used to gain information about the upcoming delivery of your baby and post-partum care. There is a wide range of topics available in English, Spanish and Creole including WIC registration, navigation through Medicaid benefits for your newborn and breastfeeding. You'll have an opportunity to ask questions from a Board Certified Pediatrician about newborn care, appointments and immunizations. Some of our speakers include an OB Provider, FCHC Pediatrician, SLMC Home Visitation Nurse, SLMC Board Certified Lactation Consultant, WIC Representative, Healthy Start, Health Benefits Navigator as well as additional guest speakers. Refreshments are available, handouts are provided from each speaker and all pregnant women are entered into gift raffles. We conclude the evening with a tour of Labor and Delivery at SLMC.