Community Service and Outreach Programs

Memorial Healthcare System takes great pride in providing community service and outreach programs. 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 954-265-0985.
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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 954-265-0985. 
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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 954-265-5930. 
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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 954-265-0985. 
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Bike Safety Rodeo

A bike safety check and a certificate of completion are included in this safety program. 
Call 954-265-0985. 
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Blood Donations

Memorial Healthcare System works with OneBlood to secure a more stable blood supply for our patients. Your blood donations are vital. OneBlood 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 old to share experiences with rookie dads. Call 954-265-5930. 
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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 954-265-5768. 
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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 954-265-0985.  
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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: 954-265-2350
Memorial Hospital West: 954-844-7110
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 physical examinations, vision and hearing screenings, immunizations and referrals to primary care physicians.
Call 954-552-5898. 
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Community Lectures

Lectures are provided on a variety of topics. For more information
call 954-265-0985. 
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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 954-265-0985. 
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Health Fairs

These events offer a variety of health, wellness and safety education information, screenings and demonstrations. Call 954-265-0985. 
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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 954-265-0985.  
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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. To arrange a tour, call the appropriate hospital:
Memorial Regional Hospital 954-987-2000, Memorial Regional Hospital South 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 954-924-2954 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 954-265-5977. 
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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 954-265-0985. 
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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 954-265-0985. 
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Pediatric Speakers Bureau

Lectures and presentations are offered on a variety of health, wellness and injury prevention programs. Call 954-265-0985. 
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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 954-265-0985. 
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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 954-265-0985. 
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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 954-265-0985. 
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Smoking Prevention

Middle school students benefit from this educational program about nicotine addiction and smoking prevention. Call 954-265-0985.  
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South Florida Community Care Network

Memorial Healthcare System is a partner in South Florida Community Care Network (SFCCN), which provides Medicaid families with a wide range of medical services and special programs. For details, please visit the SFCCN website at www.sfccn.org or call toll-free.
Broward County: 1 866-899-4828
From outside Broward County: 877-838-7526
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Speakers Bureau

Memorial staff members present lectures and presentations on a variety of health, wellness and injury-prevention topics. Call 954-265-0985  or complete the online request form.
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Tabletop Safety Town

A portable display teaches bike safety, road sign awareness and general vehicle safety.
Call 954-265-0985. 
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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 954-265-0985.  
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Tough Trauma Talk

Safety and injury prevention programs provide information and education about trauma situations. 
Call 954-265-4080. 
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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 954-265-0985.  
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Is Your Doctor a Memorial Doctor?
To find a physician who is committed to South Florida healthcare services, call Memorial Physician Referral Service toll-free at 800-944-DOCS. We're available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.