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This program provides Dental Services to persons with HIV / AIDS in Central Florida, we do not provide the dental services per se, we coordinate with other local dentists in the EMA area who have a signed Memorandum of Agreement with us.
Dental
The Peer Mentoring Program under Orange County Ryan White Title I funding, provides non-licensed counseling to individuals and groups, infected or affected by the HIV virus, their family, and/or friends. Peer Mentors provide....
Peer Mentor
- Psychosocial Support
- Dental Management - Center for Multicultural Well and Prevention, Inc. (CMWP) is the coordinating dental services agency in the Orlando EMA.
The HOPWA program was established by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to address the specific needs of low income persons living with HIV/AIDS and their families. HOPWA is a "needs-based" program, therefore clients must provide verifiable documents of their inability to make their monthly housing payments.
The City of Orlando is the grantee for the Orlando Eligible Metropolitan Statistical Area (EMSA) which includes Lake, Orange, Osceola and Seminole counties. The City contracts with various agencies throughout the EMSA to provide HOPWA services to eligible persons living with HIV/AIDS and their families.
If you or a member of your family is having difficulty maintaining housing due to HIV/AIDS, HOPWA may be able to help.
- Minority AIDS Initiative (MAI)
- ARTAS (Antiretroviral Treatment Access Study)
- Identify HIV-infected racial/ethnic minorities and link them to medical services.
MAI/ARTAS
Center for Multicultural Wellness and Prevention, Inc. (CMWP) is a health referral agency that provides education and prevention services to uninsured and under served African-Americans, Hispanics and people of Caribbean descent. The core of this organization is to educate those in the targeted communities about diverse racial and ethnic health issues through education, prevention, case management, and to facilitate access to Health Care Services throughout Central Florida . CMWP is dedicated to developing a community that fosters and supports optimal health for everyone through health fairs, street outreach, seminars, cultural diversity workshops, and neighborhood events. HIV/AIDS, Cancer, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Cardiovascular Diseases, Women’s Health Issues, Sickle Cell Anemia, and Diabetes are just some of the health subjects that CMWP is committed to address in the targeted populations.
A more in depth look at our services
Our Services
Due to the fact that we will be receiving many inquiries for our services, it is important that the proper linkage is established between the clients and the services. Referral & Linkage will allow us to refer and provide clients with the right services that are tailored to their needs.
- Education on Safer Sex
- Separate sessions for men and women in English and Creole
- Five small grouip sessions with men and women with HIV/AIDS
- Seperate sessions for men and women in English and Creole
- Make healthier decisions
- Discuss disclosure of status to family, friends and sex partners.
Did you know that tobacco is the number one preventable cause of death in the United States?
Every 8 seconds, someone in the world loses their life from tobacco related illnesses or disease.
In fact, on average, persons who smoke die nearly 7 years earlier than non-smokers. What is most
surprising about tobacco use is the fact that 90% of adults who smoke became addicted to tobacco by
the time they were 18 years old. The average age of tobacco initiation in this country is 11 years old.
Non smokers who are exposed to tobacco smoke are also at risk for illness and disease. For every 8
smokers that die due to tobacco, one non-smoker also dies. The effects of second hand smoke are
harmful, especially to children who cannot control their environment. Children who breathe in second-
hand smoke have more severe asthma attacks.
The Center for Multicultural Wellness and Prevention, Inc. has a comprehensive program design to
educate the community about the harmful effects of tobacco use and help people find resources they need
to quit smoking if desired. As part of the "Communities Putting Prevention to Work" initiative funded by the
CDC, and in collaboration with the Orange County Health Department, the Tobacco Cessation Project
aims to impact tobacco use and exposure among Orange County residents through implementation of an
evidence-based intervention, Ask, Advise, Refer (C) (AAR). CMWP's Team members will deliver AAR
training to a minimum of 500 health care providers who will implement the intervention with patients. AAR
facilities patients' access to tobacco cessation resources including Florida Quitline.
For more information, call CMWP's Tobacco Cessation Project at 407 648-9440 ext 17.
Cancer Awareness
This program provides educational information on colorectal and breast cancer. It also stresses the importance of early screenings, healthy eating habits and the choice of active lifestyle versus sedentary lifestyle
- To prevent and / or reduce high school dropout
- Provide mentoring and tutoring activities
- Program is open to all students, with special attention to at-risk youth.
The goal of this project is for everyone in Lake, Orange, Osceola and Seminole Counties to know their HIV status. CMWP offers:
Free confidential HIV testing with Oraquick results in 20 minutes.
Due to the diverse nature of our communities and the population we serve, the research and evaluation department will play an important role in initially providing management the necessary data on health issues in order to make intelligent decisions on program implementation. Instead of initiating an evaluation process at the end of the programs, we will evaluate communities and populations before the any program starts. We will also conduct intensive research of each population we serve and develop logical rationale as to what programs and services would be best suited to these populations. The R&E department will also write and publish peer review articles, in addition to grant writing. Documenting and understanding demographic nuances and changes will help us in our intervention.
The R&E department will focus on the following:
- Provides the foundation for program planning and implementation
- Determines what health problems, issues that might exist in any given group
- Identify the necessary resources available to address the problems or issues
- Includes careful data collection and analysis
- Thorough understanding of the high priority population
- Translates scientific language into understandable information
- Address diverse audience in diverse settings
- Advocate for the proper healthcare services for each group
This project promotes healthy behavior through public awareness campaigns via radio, community outreach, health fairs, a walking club, screenings and educational sessions. Closing the Gap in 2009 funded the Walking Club.
As studies indicate, African-Americans, especially women, face the highest risk of death from heart disease and stroke, but they have the lowest risk factor awareness of any racial or ethnic group. The Heart and Soul Project was launched in 2003 with the goal to increase awareness and reduce the impact of cardiovascular disease risk factors African Americans, Haitians and other Blacks from the Caribbean Island Islands age 20 and above.
Through a variety of targeted outreach strategies and culturally sensitive educational activities, we aim to increase the proportion of adults who are aware of the early warning symptoms and signs of a heart attack and the importance of calling 911; are at a healthy weight; and engage regularly (preferably daily) in moderate physical activity for at least 30 minutes a day.
Services Provided
- Street outreach and group level intervention activities
- Community health education workshops
- One-on-one nutritional counseling
- Health fairs and screening events
- A medical referral system for at risk persons
- Community walking programs and annual soccer tournament
- Advocacy for park safety and better emergency services in high risk communities
Health Education and Risk Reduction will provide our clients with services that allow them to make the necessary adjustments in their lifestyle in order to improve their health. While clients will be provided with the proper services to improve their health situation, they will also be exposed to services (education and mentorship) that will reduce their risk of increased morbidity.
The Center for Multicultural Wellness and Prevention Inc. [CMWP] will implement the Nyela - Leading Ladies Promoting Healthy Lifestyles and Healthy Families: An HIV/AIDS Awareness Project consisting of an adaptation of SISTA (Sisters Informing Sisters about Topics on AIDS), a CDC diffusion of evidence based intervention [DEBI]) and HIV Counseling, Testing and Referrals (CTR) programs targeting African American females, ages 14-80 in both Orange and Lake Counties Florida. The project will address gender specific needs for HIV/AIDS awareness, education, counseling, testing, referral and linkage services for the target population. HIV/AIDS disproportionately impacts African American women in Florida. One in ninety-eight [1 in 98] African American women in Florida is infected with HIV/AIDS. This is a staggering number considering the impact of infection is far less in both Hispanic women at 1 in 375 and White women at 1 in 1,057. In Central Florida [Orange, Seminole, Osceola and Lake counties], African Americans account for 43.5% of the AIDS incidence and 42.8% of the HIV prevalence while representing only 16% of the total population. Orange County is urban and the epicenter of HIV/AIDS infection with the highest number of cases. Lake County is rural with few HIV/AIDS resources.
The project will partner with at least 40 churches in Orange and Lake Counties by providing them with train the trainers gender specific HIV/AIDS/STD training; and they will be equipped to implement HIV awareness component into their health ministry. On an annual basis the project will ensure at least 240 women will participate in the gender specific prevention education group sessions, 260 women and their sexual partners with be tested for HIV, and 500 women will receive HIV/AIDS education through a combination of gender specific multi-session and group prevention education.
This project addresses the HIV/AIDS strategy for the United States objectives:
· Reducing new HIV infections;
· increasing access to care and improving health outcomes for People Living with HIV;
· reducing HIV-related disparities and health inequities;
· achieving a more coordinated national response to the HIV epidemic.
HIV/AIDS
Florida ranked second among states in the estimated number of acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) cases diagnosed in 2009 (most recent year available for US data). That year, a total of 4,799 (14% of total US) AIDS cases were diagnosed in New York, followed by 4,392 (13%) in Florida and 3,760 (11%) in California. In 2010, blacks were over-represented among the AIDS and HIV cases, accounting for 54% of adult AIDS cases and 48% of adult HIV cases, but only 15% of the adult population. Hispanics represent 21% of the adult population and account for 19% of the adult AIDS cases and 22% of the adult HIV cases.
Compared to the national estimates, Florida’s most highly impacted groups are similar. In Florida, 72% of new infections in 2006 occurred in males; 48% in African Americans; 33% in persons aged 13-29 years; and 58% among men who have sex with men (MSM). At CMWP, we have programs, such as VOICES, Healthy Relationships, Ryan White Dental, HOPWA, MAI/ARTAS and rapid testing to assist our clients to live productive life.
Women's Health Issues
Women and men have many of the same health problems, but they can affect women differently. For example, women may have different symptoms of heart disease. Some diseases or conditions are more common in women, such as osteoarthritis, cancer, obesity and depression. And some conditions, such as menopause and pregnancy, are unique to women. At CMWP we address many health issues that women encounter on a daily basis and we strive to help them make the necessary adjustments in their lives.
Sickle Cell Anemia
More than 70,000 Americans have sickle cell anemia. And about 2 million Americans — 1 in 12 African Americans — have sickle cell trait, which means they carry a single gene for the disease and can pass this gene along to their children, but do not have the disease itself. Treatment for sickle cell anemia is usually aimed at avoiding crises, relieving symptoms and preventing complications. What have been the causes for so many premature deaths of athletes who had the sickle cell trait over the last couple years? Can people with the trait and the disease live a productive life? What are some of the options that are available for those with the diseases, so that they can live a productive life? CMWP is one of the few organizations that will continue to bring this issue to the forefront.
Sexual Transmitted Diseases
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) are serious, sometimes painful diseases that can cause a lot of damage to you and your health. Some STDs infect your sexual and reproductive organs. Other STDs, such as HIV, hepatitis B and syphilis, cause severe general infections throughout your body.
Many STDs don’t have symptoms – or they’re too minor to notice. A lot of people wait for symptoms to appear before they get concerned. An STD can remain unless it is found and treated, with or without symptoms. The only way to know for sure if you have an STD is to get tested. It’s important to know that there’s no lifelong protection if you’ve had an STD or been treated for one. You can get infected again and again.
To address the spread of this serious and painful disease, CMWP provides free testing at our annual health summit to anyone who wants to be tested.
Diabetes
Diabetes mellitus is a group of metabolic diseases characterized by high blood sugar (glucose) levels that result from defects in insulin secretion, or action, or both. Diabetes mellitus, commonly referred to as diabetes was first identified as a disease associated with "sweet urine," and excessive muscle loss in the ancient world. Elevated levels of blood glucose (hyperglycemia) lead to spillage of glucose into the urine, hence the term sweet urine.
From an economic perspective, the total annual cost of diabetes in 1997 was estimated to be 98 billion dollars in the United States. The per capita cost resulting from diabetes in 1997 amounted to $10,071.00; while healthcare costs for people without diabetes incurred a per capita cost of $2,699.00. During this same year, 13.9 million days of hospital stay were attributed to diabetes, while 30.3 million physician office visits were diabetes related. Remember, these numbers reflect only the population in the United States. Globally, the statistics are staggering.
CMWP will continue to provide the appropriate education and awareness through its community outreach programs.
Stroke
Heart disease and stroke are, respectively, the first and third leading causes of death in Florida. African Americans are twice as likely to die from a stroke as Caucasians. The rate of having their first stroke is almost doubled that of Caucasians. One half of all African American women will die from either a stroke or heart disease. For those with sickle cell anemia, 11% will have experienced a stroke by the age of 20. Additionally, African American stroke survivors are more likely to become disabled and experience difficulties with daily living and activities. It is estimated that 750,000 Americans will experience a stroke this year. Of this number, 160,000 will die. The rest will forever have their lives changed in significant and profound ways. The statistics are staggering -- in fact, African Americans are more impacted by stroke than any other racial groups within the American population. At CMWP, through our Heart & Soul program, we are addressing this deadly disease. We work with several community partners to reach this at risk group.
Cancer
While the disease is almost totally treatable or preventable with routine screening, almost 300 women die each year in Florida from cervical cancer. Florida's 2006 mortality rate for cervical cancer of 2.7 deaths per 100,000 is 35 percent above the Healthy People 2010 target of 2.0 deaths per 100,000 women. Cervical cancer is cancer of the cervix (the lower part of the uterus that connects to the vagina). Cervical cancer usually forms slowly over many years, but occasionally it happens faster. The purpose of the Pap test is to detect abnormal cells in the cervix. When abnormal cells are found and treated early, cervical cancer can be prevented or cured. Pap test screening as recommended by your health care provider can prevent the majority of cervical cancers. At CMWP, we are addressing this disease through our community outreach program. Our community outreach workers are well trained to deliver the key messages to our target population. We also are gathering appropriate data to assist us and our partners to develop plans to address this disease.
