Community Service and Outreach Programs
Memorial Healthcare System takes great pride in serving the community. We have many programs and services designed to benefit local residents, including health fairs and children's safety programs.
ABCs of CPR
The basics of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) are taught free year-round in various community settings. ABC stands for "airway, breathing and circulation."
Call (954) 276-5985.
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Baby Safety Showers
Home safety is taught to new moms identified through Memorial's teen parenting program, as well as other young, low-income and low-literate or non-English-speaking parents. Call (954) 276-5985.
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Babysitting Basics
Participants in this six-hour class learn about safe babysitting techniques, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and the Heimlich maneuver.
Call (954) 985-5930.
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Back-to-School Readiness Health Fairs
Community-based programs offer free immunizations, physical exams, hearing and vision screenings, and height and weight checks for children with no health insurance and not under the care of a physician.
Call (954) 276-5985.
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Bike Safety Rodeo
A bike safety check and a certificate of completion are included in this safety program. Call (954) 276-5985.
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Blood Donations
Memorial Healthcare System works with Community Blood Centers of South Florida (CBCSF) to secure a more stable blood supply for our patients. Your blood donations are vital. CBCSF has many donor centers, and more than 20 bloodmobiles travel to local business, churches, synagogues and government agencies. Call (888) 454-2362.
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Boot Camp for New Dads
Prepares expectant dads for the responsibilities of fathering. Specially trained, experienced "coaches," who are fathers themselves, lead the class. Participants should attend this class prior to the birth of their baby and return when their baby is about six months to share experiences with rookie dads. Call (954) 985-5930.
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Cancer Education Series, "I Can Cope"
Sponsored by the American Cancer Society in partnership with Memorial Cancer Institute, these classes give cancer patients and their families a broad overview of cancer. Each class features a different guest speaker to present information such as the definition of cancer, methods of diagnosis and nutrition issues. I Can Cope is presented twice a year.
Call (954) 987-2020, extension 5768.
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Child ID
This program provides a photo ID card for children, as well as a power of attorney form signed by the parent, for immediate access to care if the child needs medical attention and the parent is unavailable. Call (954) 276-5985.
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Child Passenger Safety Seat Check
A nationally certified child passenger safety technician teaches participants how to properly protect children in age- and weight-appropriate car seats or booster seats. Call for details.
Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital: (954) 987-2020, extension 2350
Memorial Hospital West: (954) 433-7110
Memorial Hospital Miramar: (954) 538-5138
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Children's Mobile Health Center
Pediatric healthcare services are delivered to neighborhoods and schools, including free or low-cost physical examinations, vision and hearing screenings, immunizations and referrals to primary care physicians. Call (954) 985-1220, extension 6465.
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Community Lectures
Lectures are provided on a variety of topics, for more information call (954) 276-5985.
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Drowning Prevention Program
During the summer, nurses and paramedics visit pools in the community to teach cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills to parents while their children take swimming lessons. Call (954) 276-5985.
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Health Fairs
These events offer a variety of health, wellness and safety education information, screenings and demonstrations. Call (954) 276-5985.
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Home Alone, Safe Alone
Latchkey children learn about home safety and awareness. Participants receive a certificate of completion and a magnetic message board. Call (954) 276-5985.
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Hospital Tours
High school students interested in a healthcare career tour parts of the hospital and talk with staff members about health occupations.
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To arrange a tour, call the appropriate hospital: Memorial Regional Hospital
(954) 987-2000, Memorial Regional Hospital (954) 966-4500, Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital (954) 987-2000, Memorial Hospital West (954) 436-5000, Memorial Hospital Miramar (954) 538-5000, Memorial Hospital Pembroke (954) 962-9650.
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Memorial Senior Partners
More than 300 activities are held monthly at two centers for this social and wellness membership program for adults 50 and older who want to stay active and healthy. Call (954) 457-0501 in Hallandale Beach or (954) 963-8030 in Hollywood.
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Mobile Mammography Van
Mammograms are provided at various locations throughout the community. Call (954) 987-2020, extension 5916.
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Never Shake a Baby
This child abuse prevention program educates participants about the risks of shaking a baby with the use of a demonstration doll, a video, posters and brochures. Call (954) 276-5985.
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Partners in Education
Memorial Healthcare System partners with elementary, middle and high schools to provide career guidance, scholarships and community outreach to students. High school students can earn community service credit hours through the program. Call
(954) 276-5985.
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Pediatric Speakers Bureau
Lectures and presentations are offered on a variety of health, wellness and injury prevention programs. Call (954) 276-5985.
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Poison Prevention
During Poison Prevention Month (March), Memorial Healthcare System representatives visit elementary schools to talk to students about poison safety in the home, poisons that look like common household items and other poison safety issues. Elements of the program are included in community health fairs throughout the year. Call (954) 276-5985.
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Safety Town
Interactive safety education is the focus of Safety Town, a program for children in kindergarten and first grade. Bike, fire, stranger, pedestrian and water safety are emphasized. Call (954) 276-5985.
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Safety Town University
This interactive safety education program for children in 5th and 6th grades includes information about head and spinal cord injury prevention, fire safety, recycling, drug and gang awareness, and bicycle safety. Call (954) 276-5985.
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Smoking Prevention
Middle school students benefit from this educational program about nicotine addiction and smoking prevention.
Call (954) 276-5985.
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Speakers Bureau
Memorial staff members present lectures and presentations on a variety of health, wellness and injury-prevention topics. Call (954) 276-5985.
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Tabletop Safety Town
A portable display teaches bike safety, road sign awareness and general vehicle safety. Call (954) 276-5985.
Teddy Bear Tour
Children are given an overview of the healthcare setting and introduced to medical equipment they might encounter in a doctor's office or hospital. Call (954) 276-5985.
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Tough Trauma Talk
Safety and injury prevention programs provide information and education about trauma situations.
Call (954) 987-2020, extension 4080.
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Walking Programs
Pembroke Lakes Mall and TY Park are the settings for these supervised walking programs. Blood pressure screenings, mileage logs, incentive awards and health presentations are included. Call (954) 276-5985.
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