Health equity isn’t achieved by treating symptoms. It requires addressing the systems that produce unequal outcomes in the first place. Five Health’s programming is built on that principle.

This post walks through how our social determinants of health framework translates into concrete, measurable programs.

From Framework to Action

Each of our five pillars maps directly to at least one program. Economic Stability is addressed through our STRIDE Academy, which provides financial literacy and workforce readiness training. Health Access and Quality is served by the Home Access Program, which removes physical and logistical barriers to STI testing and treatment.

Community Engagement drives our Community Care Days and CAP Initiative. Education Access and Quality shapes the content we develop for PrEP awareness, Hepatitis C education, and IPV prevention. Neighborhood and Built Environment informs where we show up and how we design outreach.

Measuring What Matters

We track engagement across every program touchpoint: kits distributed, screenings completed, referrals made, follow-ups confirmed. We’re building out longitudinal tracking to measure sustained behavior change, not just initial contact.

We believe funders deserve transparency about what’s working and what needs adjustment. Our reporting approach reflects that commitment.

Partnership Models

Five Health works with foundations, healthcare systems, government agencies, and corporate partners. Engagement models include direct program funding, in-kind support for Community Care Days, technology partnerships for our Community Connect platform, and research collaborations.

If health equity in South Florida aligns with your funding priorities, we’d welcome a conversation about how to work together. Contact Dr. Amanda Ichite at amanda@5-health.com.