The goal of HHS is to promote and facilitate programs that support the maintenance of good health and the elimination of chronic health disparities in communities of color through education, health advocacy, and optimal utilization of health resources.
Health and Human Services
The Links, Incorporated established the Health and Human Services (HHS) facet in response to the chronic health disparities that persist in black communities and result in the decreased life expectancy of African Americans and other people of African ancestry.
Community education about health risks is crucial and The Links, Incorporated plays a significant role in providing information. The Dade County Chapter continues to implement Health and Human Services with the following programs.
Linking to Empower U
A Virtual HIV Educational Program - As awardees of the Southern Area’s Gilead Sciences Sub-Grant, Linking to Empower U: A Virtual HIV Educational Program, the Dade County Chapter and the Empower U Community Health Center (EUCHC) hosted multiple virtual events for the Liberty City Community. EUCHC engaged a guest speaker for the event who had knowledge and experience in the HIV field as well as a presence in the community. The discussion included HIV prevention methods and other relevant topics. The events were conducted using the Facebook Live Streaming platform, spanning over four days and reaching over 250 individuals.
I am Becoming...
Linking Into Light and Life
The Health and Human Services Facet partnered with New Horizons Community Mental Health Center, Incorporated Children’s Program to initiate “I Am Becoming…. Linking into Light and Life”. To help ensure the safety and hygiene of students serviced through New Horizons. The Facet donated 160 backpacks and bags filled with facial masks, hand sanitizer, rulers, mechanical pencils, folders, notebooks, composition books, flashlights, and other items for students to begin the 2020-2021 academic year.
Linking Up with
Mind, Body, and Spirit
The Dade County chapter facilitates lunch and learn series for students in the magnet program at Miami Central Senior High School.
Colgate Bright Smiles
Bright Futures
The Dade County chapter in partnership with Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures program at Liberty City Elementary School on Tuesday, January 24, 2024. The program offers a dental van that is equipped to screen children for common oral health conditions.
Links Walk-a-thon
The Dade County chapter actively and financially supports monthly walks/runs in Miami-Dade County to include Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), Suicide Prevention, Juvenile Diabetes, and many more.
Health and Human Services: Facet Chair
Bernadette Poitier