REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
RFP #: JTCHS 2024-23-10
HVAC CHILLER SYSTEM ENERGY COST REDUCTION RETROFIT PROJECT FOR
JESSIE TRICE COMMUNITY HEALTH SYSTEM, INC.
RFP ISSUE DATE: October 23rd, 2024
PROPOSAL DUE DATE: November 18th, 2024
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October 20-26 marks National Pharmacy Week! Jessie Trice Community Health System (JTCHS) joins the American Society of Health-system Pharmacists (ASHP) and hundreds of organizations nationwide in celebrating this annual observance. National Pharmacy Week recognizes the vital contributions pharmacists and pharmacy technicians make to patient care.
“Pharmacy Week is an opportunity to highlight the essential role our pharmacists play in patient care and to remind the community that we’re here to support their health every step of the way,” said Dr. Aric McBride, pharmacy director of JTCHS.
JTCHS pharmacy is committed to ensuring patient safety, improving medication management, and providing personalized services to help patients optimize their health. Community members are encouraged to visit their nearest JTCHS pharmacy to learn more about these services and enjoy the following benefits:
JTCHS – Corporate Office Complex
5607 NW 27th Ave. Suite 1 Miami, Florida 33142
305-499-1928
JTCHS – Barbara J. Jordan Health & Wellness Center
20612 NW 27th Ave. Miami Gardens, FL 33056
305-835-1615
JTCHS – Flamingo Center
901 E. 10th Ave Bay 39, Hialeah, Florida 33010
305-835-1578
For more information about JTCHS and its pharmacy services, please visit www.jtchs.org.
About JTCHS
The Jessie Trice Community Health System, Inc. is one of Miami-Dade County’s preeminent federally qualified community health care centers, governed by a remarkably dedicated Board of Directors (51% of which are users of the medical and dental services) and a diverse, incredibly talented, committed family of providers and staff. JTCHS knows and specializes in comprehensive health, offering a myriad of services to improve the health of the community. These include dentistry, family medicine, nutrition, HIV/AIDS, behavioral health, transportation, pharmacy, healthy start, obstetric & gynecological care, school-based health, community health promotions, health & wellness center, pediatrics, and ancillary services. For more information on the Jessie Trice Community Health System, call 305-637-6400 or visit www.jtchs.org.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
RFP #: JTCHS 2024-11-10
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR EXTERNAL AND TAX AUDIT SERVICES
FOR
JESSIE TRICE COMMUNITY HEALTH SYSTEM, INC.
RFP ISSUE DATE: October 11th, 2024
PROPOSAL DUE DATE: November 29th, 2024
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Hola! Here’s to a Healthy and Happy Hispanic Heritage Month.
Join us for a Meet & Greet at the JTCHS Flamingo Medical Center.
Sip on some café con leche and enjoy some pastelitos as you chat with our team of physicians:
Dr. Borge – Pediatrician, Dr. Cordon-Duran – Family Practice, Dr. Estrada – Pharmacist
Plus, meet out new CEO – Mr. Ryan R. Hawkins, visit our newest Pharmacy Unit, and much more!
What: Healthy & Happy Connections at JTCHS Flamingo Center
When:
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Date was changed due to Hurricane Milton
10 AM – Noon
Where:
JTCHS Flamingo Medical Center
901 E. 10th Ave., Suite 39,
Hialeah, FLÂ 33010
Contact: RSVP by Oct. 14 to Luisa Martinez at (305) 948-8063, ext. 213
Spanish translation
¡Hola!  Brindemos por un Mes de la Herencia Hispana Saludable y Feliz
Ăšnase a nosotros para un encuentro especial en el Centro MĂ©dico Flamingo de JTCHS.
Disfrute de un café con leche y pastelitos mientras charla con nuestro equipo médico.
Dr. Borge – Pediatra, Dr. Cordon-Duran – Medicina Familiar, Dr. Estrada – Farmacéutico
Además, conozca a nuestro nuevo CEO – Sr. Ryan R. Hawkins, visite nuestra nueva Unidad de Farmacia, ¡y mucho más!
Qué: Conexiones Saludables y Felices en el Centro Médico Flamingo de JTCHS
Cuándo:
Jueves, 17 de octubre de 2024.
Cambio de fecha debido al Huracán Milton
10:00 AM – MediodĂa
DĂłnde:
Centro MĂ©dico Flamingo de JTCHS
901 E. 10th Ave., Suite 39
Hialeah, FLÂ 33010
Contacto:
Confirme su asistencia a más tardar el 14 de octubre a Luisa MartĂnez,
al (305) 948-8063, ext. 213.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), while white women are more likely to be diagnosed with breast cancer, Black women have a higher likelihood of dying from the disease, often due to later-stage diagnoses. Although there is no sure way to prevent
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September is National Sickle Cell Awareness Month. In recognition of this observance, Jessie Trice Community Health System (JTCHS) joins the numerous health care providers and organizations across the country, bringing awareness to the disease and recognizing the resilience of patients living with sickle cell disease (SCD).
SCD is the most common inherited blood disorder in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), SCD occurs in about 1 out of every 365 Black or African American births and about 1 out of every 16,300 Hispanic American births.Most newborns who have SCD do not have symptoms until they are about 5 or 6 months old.
“While sickle cell disease is a lifelong condition, there are steps that individuals can take to help reduce the risk of complications, like staying hydrated, avoiding extreme temperatures, washing their hands often to prevent infections and keeping up with regular medical checkups, ” said Dr. Joycelyn Lawrence, MD Chief Medical Officer of JTCHS. “At JTCHS, we remain committed to supporting families through comprehensive care, education and advocacy to improve the quality of life for those impacted by SCD”.
The Jessie Trice Community Health System, Inc. is one of Miami-Dade County’s preeminent federally qualified community health care centers, governed by a remarkably dedicated Board of Directors (51% of which are users of the medical and dental services) and a diverse, incredibly talented, committed family of providers and staff. The 1st Federally Qualified Health Center in the state and 5th in the nation, Jessie Trice Community Health System, Inc., is a Florida 501 (c) 3, not-for-profit organization that has been serving Miami-Dade County since 1967. JTCHS served its first patients from a trailer. Now, more than fifty (50) years after its founding, JTCHS owns and operates eleven (11) Comprehensive Primary Care centers, a 40 bed Women’s Residential Center for substance use, and are located in two (2) universities and forty (40) school-based health suites.
JTCHS knows and specializes in comprehensive health, offering a myriad of services to improve the health of the community. This includes: dentistry, family medicine, nutrition, HIV/AIDS, behavioral health, transportation, pharmacy, healthy start, obstetric & gynecological care, school-based health, community health promotions, health & wellness center, pediatrics, and ancillary services. For more information on the Jessie Trice Community Health System, call 305-637-6400 or visit jtchs.org. In addition, to stay connected with news and information about their services and facilities, follow Jessie Trice Community Health System on Facebook, X, formerly Twitter and Instagram @JessieTriceCHS.
In a significant step toward improving healthcare access for children, Jessie Trice Community Health System (JTCHS) received a $400,000 check from the Honorable Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) on August 8, 2024, for a Pediatric Mobile Van and a Pediatric Dental Mobile Van. This special presentation, coincided with National Health Center Week, celebrated this year from August 4 to 10 under the theme, “Powering Communities Through Caring Connections.”Frontend Editor
The Pediatric and Pediatric Dental Mobile Vans aim to expand healthcare access for children in the community. These vans will travel throughout the community to provide essential services to children, ensuring that care reaches those who need it most. The first unit unveiled during the event was the Pediatric Dental Mobile Van, while the second pediatric vehicle is expected to be delivered by the end of this year.
“At JCTHS, we remain committed to providing every child in the community with the medical and dental care they deserve. Thanks to the support of Congresswoman Wilson, we will be able to expand health access for our community’s children,” said President and CEO of JTCHS, Ryan R. Hawkins. “We are grateful to Congresswoman Wilson; she has been a continuous beacon of leadership and a strong advocate for our children.”
The event was attended by the JTCHS executive team, board leaders and children from Hosanna Community Baptist Church, who enjoyed games, face painting, and received special treats from JTCHS.
About Jessie Trice Community Health System
The Jessie Trice Community Health System, Inc. is one of Miami-Dade County’s preeminent federally qualified community health care centers, governed by a remarkably dedicated Board of Directors (51% of which are users of the medical and dental services) and a diverse, incredibly talented, committed family of providers and staff. The 1st Federally Qualified Health Center in the state and 5th in the nation, Jessie Trice Community Health System, Inc., is a Florida 501 (c) 3, not-for-profit organization that has been serving Miami-Dade County since 1967. JTCHS served its first patients from a trailer. Now, more than fifty (50) years after its founding, JTCHS owns and operates eleven (11) Comprehensive Primary Care centers, a 40 bed Women’s Residential Center for substance use, and are located in two (2) universities and forty (40) school-based health suites.
JTCHS knows and specializes in comprehensive health, offering a myriad of services to improve the health of the community. This includes: dentistry, family medicine, nutrition, HIV/AIDS, behavioral health, transportation, healthy start, obstetric & gynecological care, school-based health, community health promotions, health & wellness center, pediatrics, pharmacy, and ancillary services. For more information on the Jessie Trice Community Health System, call 305-637-6400 or visit jtchs.org.
This August, community health centers across the country will take center stage as National Health Center Week commences from August 4 – 10, 2024. In recognition, Jessie Trice Community Health System (JTCHS) is focusing on the iChooseHealth4 campaign.
“At JTCHS, we are humbled and honored to be a trusted healthcare provider and an integral part of the Miami-Dade community,” says JTCHS’s President and CEO, Ryan R. Hawkins. “The iChooseHealth4 campaign is our way of celebrating National Health Center Week and recognizing the essential role that health centers play. We encourage everyone to get involved and choose health — whether it’s for themselves, their  families or their community.”
The iChooseHealth4 campaign includes a social media component in which participants are invited to write what they choose health for on a card, snap a photo of themselves holding the card, and then share the photo on social media using the hashtags #iChooseHealth4, #NHCW24, #JTCHS and #ValueCHCs.
“We invite everyone to participate in the #iChooseHealth4 “fun” raiser and social media campaign and to challenge their family, friends and coworkers to do the same,” says JTCHS’s EVP and Chief Ambulatory Officer, Toni Thompson.
The theme for NHCW 2024 is “Powering Communities Through Caring Connections. Health Centers represent the nation’s largest primary care network. According to the National Association of Community Health Centers, in 2022, health centers served a record-breaking 31.5 million patients. This includes almost 400,000 veterans, 8.8 million children, nearly 1.4 million people without homes and roughly 3.5 million seniors.
Click here to download the #iChooseHealth4 card.
The Jessie Trice Community Health System, Inc. is one of Miami-Dade County’s preeminent federally qualified community health care centers, governed by a remarkably dedicated Board of Directors (51% of which are users of the medical and dental services) and a diverse, incredibly talented, committed family of providers and staff. The 1st Federally Qualified Health Center in the state and 5th in the nation, Jessie Trice Community Health System, Inc., is a Florida 501 (c) 3, not-for-profit organization that has been serving Miami-Dade County since 1967. JTCHS served its first patients from a trailer. Now, more than fifty (50) years after its founding, JTCHS owns and operates eleven (11) Comprehensive Primary Care centers, a 40 bed Women’s Residential Center for substance use, and are located in two (2) universities and forty (40) school-based health suites.
JTCHS knows and specializes in comprehensive health, offering a myriad of services to improve the health of the community. This includes: dentistry, family medicine, nutrition, HIV/AIDS, behavioral health, transportation, pharmacy, healthy start, obstetric & gynecological care, school-based health, community health promotions, health & wellness center, pediatrics, and ancillary services. For more information on the Jessie Trice Community Health System, call 305-637-6400 or visit www.jtchs.org. In addition, to stay connected with news and information about their services and facilities, follow Jessie Trice Community Health System on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @JessieTriceCHS.
It’s a new era for Jessie Trice Community Health System (JTCHS)!  In a vibrant atmosphere filled with energy and excitement, JTCHS introduced its new President and CEO, Ryan R. Hawkins, to the South Florida community. The event took place on June 11 at the JTCHS Barbara J. Jordan Community Health and Wellness Center.
The celebration brought together JTCHS board members, staff, state and local government representatives, healthcare and community leaders, members of the media, and other stakeholders, all eager to meet the man set to lead JTCHS into a promising future.
“Having the opportunity to lead an organization as JTCHS  is a tremendous honor,” said Hawkins, president and CEO of JTCHS. “I am deeply committed to continuing JTCHS’s legacy of providing exceptional healthcare to the community. Together, we will build on our strengths, embrace new opportunities, and ensure that every person in our community has access to the quality care they deserve.”
No stranger to South Florida, Mr. Hawkins is a well-respected health system administrator and government executive with over 16 years of experience in the field. Prior to joining JTCHS, Hawkins spent the last eight years as an executive with Jackson Health System, serving two years as the Chief of Staff to the Chief Operating Officer and the last six as the Chief Operating Officer of Jackson North Medical.
“With Hawkins at the helm, we are entering a new era at JTCHS,” said Irene Taylor-Wooten, JTCHS Board Chair. “His leadership, expertise, and commitment to excellence will propel us forward, ensuring we continue to meet the evolving healthcare needs of our community.”
Mr. Hawkins’ leadership journey through roles in the Miami-Dade County Commission, Florida Senate, and community advocacy positions him well to guide JTCHS to new heights.
About Jessie Trice Community Health System
The Jessie Trice Community Health System, Inc. is one of Miami-Dade County’s preeminent federally qualified community health care centers, governed by a remarkably dedicated Board of Directors (51% of which are users of the medical and dental services) and a diverse, incredibly talented, committed family of providers and staff. The 1st Federally Qualified Health Center in the state and 5th in the nation, Jessie Trice Community Health System, Inc., is a Florida 501 (c) 3, not-for-profit organization that has been serving Miami-Dade County since 1967. JTCHS served its first patients from a trailer. Now, more than fifty (50) years after its founding, JTCHS owns and operates eleven (11) Comprehensive Primary Care centers, a 40 bed Women’s Residential Center for substance use, and are located in two (2) universities and forty (40) school-based health suites.
JTCHS knows and specializes in comprehensive health, offering a myriad of services to improve the health of the community. This includes: dentistry, family medicine, nutrition, HIV/AIDS, behavioral health, transportation, healthy start, obstetric & gynecological care, school-based health, community health promotions, health & wellness center, pediatrics, pharmacy, and ancillary services. For more information on the Jessie Trice Community Health System, call 305-637-6400 or visit jtchs.org.
