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If you schedule your appointment a few days in advance and you'll
probably get the time and day that you want. If you wait until the last minute, we can't guarantee that we can see you
that day or the day after since we book up really fast. Also, please
be on time for your appointment or call/text us to let us know your situation. Appointment times are
firm. A 2:00pm appointment is not Tips for better service:
Last Tip: People who frequently cancel or simply do not show up for their appointments are flagged in our system and may have to wait longer than others to get onto our schedule. We regret that we have to enforce this policy. A few 'bad apples' spoiled the bunch. pioneer winter nominated for young activist award June 2010: Andi Thomas, executive director just submitted Pioneer Winter's nomination to the Mario Savio Young Activists Award program. This national program provides a $6,000 award split between the nominee and his/her organization in recognition of outstanding achievement in addressing social, health and economic justice issues. "Reaching The Surface" was Pioneer's first independent project. He used both his artistic and public health backgrounds to address stigma, infidelity, domestic violence, HIV diagnosis and treatment costs. Wish both Pioneer and ALERT Health luck! alert health USES THE ARTS TO challenge STIGMAJune 2010: ALERT's newest project called "Reaching The
Surface" is a blend of contemporary dance, spoken word and live music to
increase awareness of the impact of HIV/AIDS stigma. Artists both
affected and infected by HIV entertained and educated
through compelling and relatable stories.
The performances were open to the public and free, targeting two of Miami-Dade's highly-impacted neighborhoods:
"Stigma is a community-wide issue that prevents thousands from seeking needed services" said Andi Thomas, ALERT Health's executive director. Lifelong professional dancer and Reaching The Surface Artistic Director Pioneer Winter, MPH added "The performances will spark raw emotions, inspire new beliefs, and hopefully begin a healing for all." Reaching The Surface sponsors include the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the City of North Miami with support from a host of community partners including North Miami's Mayor Andre Pierre, Councilman Scott Galvin and world-renowned dancer and choreographer Robert La Fosse. Join us for a dynamic and entertaining evening. For more information, please contact Pioneer Winter at 305.893.7992 x106. To read the
New year and new lookWe are proud to announce the redecorating of our waiting area in honor of the passing of Honey & Cody. We asked that our friends/family donate for this upgrade so our clients would feel more welcome.
Above is the picture of the "old" waiting room. Take a look at the below photo gallery to see how your donations uplifted our look and spirits. We graciously thank all of the individual and corporate donors who helped us memorialize our much loved co-workers and family.
Cody continued.......Cody was charming with a warmhearted, gentle way of bringing out the best in all of those around him. He was imaginative, ingenious, clever and a “novel” thinker. He was truly one-of-a-kind and could always put a smile on your face. Raised in Plantation, Florida, Cody made friends easily throughout his life and was loyal to them all. He was sensitive to the world around him, always putting others first, especially his family. Even as a child, Cody possessed the unique ability to light up any room. Whether his peers were older or younger or from different backgrounds, he was a friend to all. Cody was an integral part of the non-profit family business - ALERT Health, working with his mother (Andi), Nana (Honey) and sister (Jess). He was always thinking outside of the box and that made the organization stronger. His family considered it an honor and a blessing to have worked side-by-side with him as he grew personally and professionally into a fine young man. In his spare time he loved riding his Harley, fishing and getting tattooed. However, to Cody, the most fun to be had was simply spending time with his girlfriend Ashlei, his many friends and his family. He genuinely enjoyed sharing his passions with others. He constantly strived to make his family proud in every aspect of his life and connected deeply with his Nana, Honey Rosen, who preceded him in death by one week. Cody leaves behind him a legacy of life-long friendships and cherished memories. Everyone whose lives he touched will dearly remember Cody Logan Thomas. Much like his Nana, Cody would have wanted his friends to donate in his name to ALERT in lieu of flowers or other gifts. Services were held at Forest Lawn Chapel in Davie on 7/25/09. Cody was laid to rest In The Arms of God. Please watch Cody's Memorial Video... honey continued.......Honey lead an exciting and full life. She was a full-time working mother (back
when that wasn't cool), an active member of her temple, a model, an actress, a
private pilot, a real estate broker, a healthcare administrator overseeing
several multi-specialty clinics in Dade and Broward Counties, and finally, Hep-C
ALERT/ALERT Health's senior counselor providing support and care for people
affected/effected by chronic hepatitis C. Anyone who had the honor of speaking with Honey through the national Hep-C
hotline should know that she could recall your exact conversation without a
moment's hesitation - even years later because each person she counseled became
family. Honey family. Despite her declining health, she continued to staff the
hotline through the end of May. For those who may not know, Honey is my mother. For more than a decade, we worked side-by-side for this cause. When my children became adults, they joined the organization as well: Jess as ALERT's Development Director and Cody as our Intake Counselor. Three generations. I think that's something really special. She did too. | ||
