Five Health’s model is built on a simple premise: no single organization can address all five social determinants of health alone. Partnership is not optional—it’s essential.
This post highlights how our collaborative approach multiplies impact and creates sustainable systems change.
Our Partnership Ecosystem
Five Health works with five primary partner categories:
- Healthcare Systems
We partner with local hospitals and FQHCs (Federally Qualified Health Centers) to provide wraparound services for their patients. When a clinic identifies a patient struggling with housing instability or food insecurity, they refer to Five Health for navigation and support.
Example: Our partnership with Jackson Health System allows us to receive warm handoffs for patients who test positive for HIV or Hepatitis C, ensuring immediate linkage to treatment and support services.
- Community-Based Organizations
We collaborate with churches, neighborhood associations, and grassroots organizations that have deep community trust. They host our Community Care Days, refer residents to our programs, and provide cultural context that informs our approach.
Example: Our partnership with New Birth Baptist Church in Liberty City allows us to reach congregation members who would never walk into a health clinic but trust their church to connect them with services.
- Government Agencies
We work with Miami-Dade County Health Department, housing authorities, and workforce development agencies to align services and reduce duplication.
Example: Our collaboration with the county’s Ryan White Program ensures that HIV-positive individuals we serve can access comprehensive care coordination and medication assistance.
- Foundations and Funders
Strategic philanthropic partners provide the flexible funding that allows us to pilot new programs, respond to emerging community needs, and sustain core operations.
- Academic Institutions
Partnerships with local universities provide research support, program evaluation, intern pipelines, and evidence-based practice guidance.
Why Partnership Works
Collaborative models:
- Reduce service gaps and duplication
- Build on existing community assets rather than reinventing wheels
- Create closed-loop referral systems that ensure follow-through
- Share costs and resources across organizations
- Generate better data through coordinated tracking
The Numbers
Since launching in 2025, Five Health has formalized partnerships with:
- 8 healthcare systems and clinics
- 14 community-based organizations
- 6 government agencies
- 3 academic institutions
- 12 funding partners
These partnerships extend our reach to over 50,000 Miami-Dade residents we couldn’t serve alone.
How to Partner With Us
We’re actively seeking partners who share our commitment to health equity and are willing to work collaboratively. Partnership models include service referrals, co-located programs, data sharing agreements, joint funding applications, and more.
Contact Dr. Amanda Ichite at amanda@5-health.com to start the conversation.
Contact us to explore partnership opportunities
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