Health Council of South Florida

Residents who require evacuation assistance should register for the Emergency & Evacuation Assistance Program (EEAP) before Hurricane Season to ensure help will be given following an evacuation order. Assistance may also be provided after an emergency. The EEAP is for individuals with functional and access needs who live alone or with families who: cannot evacuate on their own due to medical or specialized transportation needs are home bound or bedridden, unable to walk and d

Miami, Fla. – The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County recognizes June 8 as the annual observance of National Caribbean American HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. The goal of the day is to provide Caribbean-Americans the resources they need to reduce the spread of HIV; including health education, testing and the opportunities to get involved. This awareness day is however a part of a larger drive to get Caribbean-Americans more involved in their overall health. In commemor