Community Health

Caring for Our Community’s Health

South Florida is where we work and live. This vibrant, diverse community means the world to us. At Memorial Primary Care, we’re dedicated to improving the health and well-being of the people who call South Florida home.

As primary care providers, we understand the impact nonmedical factors can have on our patients. We see that reality as we care for people throughout their adult lives.

We screen for conditions that influence the lives of our patients beyond health care services, including housing, employment, food insecurity, transportation, safety and more. These screenings help us connect patients with our many community partners who can help support their needs.

Bringing Care to the Community

The health and wellness options at Memorial Primary Care go far beyond the walls of our standard locations. We bring a range of health programs and services into the community, such as:

Adult and Pediatric Mobile Primary Care Health Center: Through our “One City at a Time” program, our adult mobile health and pediatric mobile health clinic buses are stationed in different cities in South Broward County for extended periods of time. Services include physical exams, sick visits, school physicals, vaccines and nutritional counseling. No appointment is needed and there is no charge — but there are eligibility requirements.
Breast imaging for women of color: We know that breast cancer mortality rates are disproportionately high for Black women and other women of color. To help overcome this disparity, our adult mobile health clinic offers free breast cancer screenings to minority women in underserved areas of South Broward county.
OB nurse navigators for women of color: This program monitors expecting and new mothers for high blood pressure from their homes. OB nurse navigators make sure moms know when to go to the emergency room and help them get primary care for themselves after giving birth.
Sickle Cell Medical Home: People with sickle cell disease often need extra support and care. Our location in Hollywood provides treatment, health coaches, social workers, and other support staff. People can get all the care they need in one place and reduce their risk of hospital admissions.

Outreach and Education Programs

Our community-based initiatives include health education, disease prevention and outreach and advocacy efforts:

Cancer education series (I Can Cope): These classes feature guest speakers who teach patients and families about various aspects of cancer. Topics may include diagnosis, treatment, nutrition issues and more. For more information, call 954-265-5768.
Health fairs: We’re out in the community regularly to promote health and wellness, offer screenings, and share knowledge and advice. Learn about our annual Back-to-School Health Fair.
Social and wellness activities for older adults: Memorial Senior Partners offers exercise and dance classes, health screenings, lectures and more.

Discover all the community health programs we offer at Memorial.

Telehealth Maternity Care (TMC) Maternal Health Program at Memorial

The Maternal Health Program at Memorial Healthcare System provides comprehensive support to patients by addressing both their medical and social needs throughout pregnancy and the postpartum period, up to one year after delivery. Our mission is to improve maternal health outcomes in our community through proactive education, early intervention, and access to essential care and resources.

We offer convenient telehealth visits that allow patients to connect with a medical care team from the comfort of their home. In addition, we facilitate connections to a wide range of healthcare and community resources, ensuring that patients receive holistic support during every stage of their journey.

What conditions does the program address?

The program focuses on high blood pressure during pregnancy and related complications, including preeclampsia, eclampsia, and gestational diabetes. One of the primary tools we use to help patients recognize these complications early is home blood pressure monitoring.

How does home blood pressure monitoring work?

Patients receive a home-monitoring device along with education on how to use it and understand their readings, including the difference between normal and abnormal results, warning signs, and risk factors.

When should I seek emergency care?

Every patient learns when and where to seek emergency care. Clear guidance before complications become serious helps prevent avoidable maternal morbidity and mortality, during pregnancy and after delivery.

How does the program address social needs?

Beyond clinical monitoring, the program connects patients to local resources that support healthier pregnancies and postpartum recovery, including Healthy Start and other community-based services in Broward County. Connecting medical care with social support helps address the full range of factors that affect maternal health outcomes.

Healthy Moms. Healthy Babies. Stronger Families. Stronger Communities