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About Us

About Us

The Center for Haitian Studies (CHS) is a duly registered non-profit, tax-exempt health and social service organization founded in 1988 for the purpose of serving the disenfranchised populations of Little Haiti/Little River in Miami, Florida.

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Family Medicine

Health Services: Family Medicine

Consultation is free but you have to pay for lab tests. Call to schedule an appointment. Hours vary.

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OB/GYN

Health Services: OB/GYN

The Center for Haitian Studies OB/GYN clinic provides care and treatment for women from the local community and serves as a key community site for area physicians to refer patients with abnormal pap results and advanced gynecological malignancies for treatment and follow up care.

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Health Services: Pediatric Mobile Clinic

Health Services: Pediatric Mobile Clinic

Pediatric Mobile Van @ CHS Every Tuesday: 9:00am - 3:00pm

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Health Services: HIV/AIDS Testing

Health Services: HIV/AIDS Testing

CHS conducts HIV Antibody testing as well as pre and post test counselling using ORASURE on a walk-in basis and by appointment with a certified counselor. This program is sponsored by CHS, independently of any type of funding as a service to the community. Tests are confidential to the extent allowed by law.

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Medical Education

Medical Education

The Center is affiliated with various local, national and international medical education institutions for the purpose of providing culturally competent medical training to medical students, residents and fellows.

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Medical Education: Family Medicine

Medical Education: Family Medicine

In 2007, in partnership with The Miami Jewish Health Systems, CHS began to coordinate a 6-week clinical clerkship rotation in Family Medicine for 3rd year medical students from Ross University School of Medicine.

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Medical Education: OB/GYN

Medical Education: OB/GYN

CHS offers a culturally competent clerkship in the fields of Obstetrics and Gynecology for 3rd Year medical students from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine (UM). Students are assigned by the Director of Clerkship Rotation at Department of OBGYN. Students are trained and supervised by Jean-Baptiste Charlot, MD, FACOG. Dr. Charlot is an appointed Clinical Instructor for the University of Miami’s Jackson Health System/OBGYN residency program.

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Leadership

Leadership Conference Cruise

2012 Leadership Conference Cruise: June 17-23

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Projects

Projects: Health Fair

In collaboration with the Department of Community Services (DOCS) of the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, CHS organizes an annual health fair held at its location in Little Haiti. This event is planned by UM medical students and staff with the assistance of the administration of CHS.

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Projects: Radio Programming

Projects: Radio Programming

This programming addresses acute and chronic illnesses that are commonly found among members of the Haitian population of South Florida. Through the radio program and the broadcast of PSA’s in Creole, the Center informs Creole-speaking members of this underserved population about available health care services.

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Art: Perceptions

Art: Perceptions

Featured Artists:Evens Florestal Augustin Rosier Dec 12, 2011 to Apr 12, 2012 CHS 23rd Anniversary Reception Friday March 23, 2012 6:00pm - 9:00pm

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  • About Us
  • Family Medicine
  • OB/GYN
  • Pediatric Mobile Clinic
  • HIV/AIDS Testing
  • Medical Education
  • Medical Education: Family Medicine
  • Medical Education: OB/GYN
  • Leadership Conference Cruise
  • Projects: Health Fair
  • Projects: Radio Programming
  • Art: Perceptions

Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Sneak Peek: CHS Meet The Docs

Sneak Peek---CHS Prezi: Meet The Docs


 Courtesy of Safira Celcis & Stephane Elias.



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Thursday, May 31, 2012

@CHSWFC Company Profile

"Building Bridges, Improving Lives."

The Center for Haitian Studies (CHS) is a duly registered non-profit, tax exempt health & social service organization founded in 1988 for the purpose of serving the disenfranchised populations of Little Hait/Little River in Miami, FL. The clinic not only provides health services free of charge but also provides patients with a culturally sensitive atmosphere.The clinic accepts, respects, and takes care of anyone who needs medical attention.



Meet the Team:



Dr. Laurinus 'Larry' Pierre, MD, MPH
Executive Director, Center for Haitian Studies

Dr. Jean-Baptiste L. Charlot, MD, OB/GYN
Medical Director, Center for Haitian Studies

Mr. Romuald Blanchard, MHCA
Administrator, Center for Haitian Studies

From left to right: Gina, Valerie, Sonide, Madame Sant-Victor,
Rom, me (Stephane), Remond, Tancine, Safira (my colleague & P.I.C.),
and Dina. Missing: Karim, Herby, Augustin, Bastien, and Mono

CHS's staff is experienced in providing services to the target population of Haitian
Americans:
All CHS staff who are involved in program planning or who have direct contact
with clients are sensitive to Haitian culture and values, particularly to the history of the Haitian
community with respect to HIV. CHS board and staff members are experienced in the
provision of counseling, case management, health, research and educational services. They
have a full understanding of issues related to Haitian beliefs and risk practices impacting on HIV
transmission. Staff members having direct contact with clients and the public are fluent in both
English and Creole.

Health Services: Family Medicine

Ms. Tracey Altidor, ARNP

Dr. Michel J. Dodard, MD

Consultation is free but you have to pay for lab exams. Call 305.757.9555 to schedule an appointment.
Hours vary.

Health Services: OB/GYN


In response to the urgent need for gynecological care follow up care beyond basic screening & diagnosis in Miami's Little Haiti/Little River area, CHS, in collaboration with the University of Miami Miller School of
Medicine’s Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, opened a new GYN clinic at The Center
for Haitian Studies, Health & Human Services. In addition to providing care and treatment for
women from the local community, this new GYN specialty clinic serves as a key community
site for area physicians to refer patients with abnormal pap results and/or advanced
gynecological malignancies for treatment and follow up care. In addition, it also offers UM medical students, residents and fellows a unique opportunity to train under one of the leading practitioners in the field of
OBGYN.

Health Services: UM Pediatric Mobile Clinic

Pediatric Mobile Van @ CHS
Every Tuesday: 9:00am - 3:00pm

Medical Education: Family Medicine


In 2007, in partnership with The Miami Jewish Health Systems (affiiated with The Jackson Health System’s Residency Program in Family Medicine), CHS began to coordinate a 6-week clinical clerkship rotation in Family Medicine for 3rd Year medical students from Ross University School of Medicine. This clinical training program between MJHS (as a Teaching Hospital) and CHS (as a community-based provider of health care and research services) testifies to the special collaborative relationship that MJHS and CHS have enjoyed since the 1990's.

Medical Education: OB/GYN


CHS offers a culturally competent clerkship in the fields of Obstetrics and Gynecology for 3rd Year medical students from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine (UM). Students are assigned by the Director of Clerkship Rotation at Department of OBGYN. Students are trained and supervised by Jean-Baptiste Charlot, MD, FACOG. Dr. Charlot is an appointed Clinical Instructor for the University of Miami’s Jackson Health System/OBGYN residency program.

For more info on the Center for Haitian Studies, click here. Also, be sure to like the clinic on Facebook & follow it on Twitter.

Thank you for taking the time to read this post. Have a great night! This is 'thedoc' and I'm signing out. Peace, Love & God Bless.

From left to right: Karim, Me (Stephane), Safira, and Rom











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Thursday, May 10, 2012

CHS Documentary: Serving the Underserved

CHS is featured on Miamigration, a website dedicated to showing the New Miami as defined through the immigrant experience.


The Center for Haitian Studies in the Little Haiti neighborhood of Miami aims to serve the city’s underserved Haitian immigrants population. The clinic not only provides health services free of charge, but also provides patients with a culturally sensitive atmosphere. The clinic will accept, respect, and take care of anyone who needs medical attention.

By  Carmen Rodriguez and Natalie Edgar

To view the CHS documentary, click here.

P.S.

Special thanks to Carmen Rodriguez & Natalie Edgar. Thank you for your hard work & dedication to building bridges & improving lives. You are appreciated! :-D



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Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Sneak Peek: CHS Documentary


Behind the scenes photos of Center for Haitian Studies (@CHSWFC) Documentary. Courtesy of the lovely & talented ladies: Natalie Edgar (@ItsNatalieEdgar) and Carmen Rodriguez (@carmenarmen).  

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