Kimbe Ayisyen an Sante
(Keep Haitians Healthy)
Kimbe Ayisyen an Sante  is a health education program for Haitian adults and families coordinating four levels of support for the uninsured: community outreach, health literacy, health navigation, and disease management. The program seeks to help participants achieve greater self sufficiency in obtaining healthcare, control their chronic diseases and its long term complications, and address issues of cultural beliefs and values in health care encounters. I.F.H.E.C. partners with Caridad Center, Samaritan Gardens Community Center, and the Florida Department of Health and other community agencies.

Kimbe Ayisyen an Sante  components include:
A. Cross Cultural Community Outreach
B. Health Literacy for Health Promotion

  1. Media Education
  2. One-on-One Health Counseling
  3. Care Line
  4. Group Support
  5. Health Education Workshops

C. Health Care Linkage and Health Navigation

  1. Clinic Navigation
  2. Interpretation and Translation
  3. Cultural Brokerage and Advocacy

D. Disease Management Interventions

  1. Health Screening
  2. Lifestyle Coaching
  3. Self Management Education
  4. Case Management and Care Coordination
  5. Client Follow-Up and Monitoring

E. Special Events (Immunization, Community Gathering)
Kimbe Ayisyen an Sante  is sponsored by:
Allegany Franciscan Ministries, Department of Agriculture: Food and Nutrition Service, Palm Healthcare Foundation, Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties, individual donors and the Haitian community.