Five Health educates communities about sexual health to close knowledge gaps that fuel health disparities. We provide accessible, evidence-based information on STI prevention, testing, and treatment—meeting people where they are with resources that actually make sense. Too many people lack basic sexual health knowledge because of stigma, poor health literacy, or systems that weren’t built for them. Our educational approach addresses the real barriers people face: cultural norms that silence conversation, misinformation that spreads fear, and healthcare systems that exclude rather than invite.
Founded by Dr. Amanda Ichite, a public health expert with over a decade of experience in underserved communities, Five Health translates complex medical information into practical guidance that empowers informed decisions. We work directly with communities most affected by sexual health disparities—Black and Hispanic populations, women, persons in recovery from substance abuse, and people in rural areas—to build health literacy and normalize conversations about public health and sexual wellness. Education is prevention, and prevention saves lives
Dr. Amanda Ichite, with over a decade of experience in public health, has dedicated her career to breaking down the barriers that keep people from getting the care they need. She’s worked on the front lines in underserved communities across South Florida, and she’s seen firsthand how cost, stigma, and lack of access create impossible obstacles for the people who need care most. Amanda has also demonstrated her commitment to health equity in communities around the world, from delivering healthcare in Zambia to providing women’s health education in Haiti to advancing policy reform in Panama.
Amanda’s experience includes serving as Chief Operating Officer at Care 4 U Community Health Center, leading programs serving low-income, immigrant, and minority communities. She directed over $5 million in federal initiatives focused on HIV prevention and substance use treatment, and built partnerships that connected thousands of people to life-saving care. Amanda holds a PhD in Health Promotion and Disease Prevention from Florida International University, where her research focused on trauma and HIV risk among women of color. She earned her Master of Public Health from the University of South Florida and her bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences from Florida State University.