Broward County HIV Prevention Planning Council (BCHPPC)

The Broward County HIV Prevention Planning Council (BCHPPC) is built on a model of partnership between the federal government, local and state health department and community participation. HIV prevention planning is a process that is based on the concept that the best way to respond to the HIV epidemic is through local decision making.

BCHPPC Mission & Goals

The mission of the BCHPPC is to plan and prioritize HIV prevention efforts for Broward County within the existing policy environment, with the goal of eliminating new HIV infections in Broward County.

BCHPPC consists of the Full Council, the Executive Committee, and seven advisory groups. BCHPPC will meet on a quarterly basis

2023 BCHPPC Full Council Mtg. Dates:

February 16, 2023 – 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
May 18, 2023 – 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
August 17, 2023 – 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
November 16, 2023 – 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

DOH-Broward Administration Auditorium 780 SW 24th Street, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33315

Anyone interested in attending or getting on our email list, contact the government co chairs or email
Government Co-Chair: Rania H. Mills Rania.Mills@flhealth.gov.
Community Co-Chair: Vacant

BCHPPC Executive Committee:

The Executive Committee’s primary responsibility is to plan activities required to run the Full Council (i.e. set agendas, amend the bylaws, etc.). Membership of the Executive Committee consists of: the two BCHPPC Co-Chairs and the community and government Co-Chairs of each advisory work group. The Executive committee will meet on a quarterly basis.

2023 Executive Committee Mtg. Dates:

February 6, 2023 – 10:00 am – 11:30 am
May 8, 2023 – 10:00 am – 11:30 am
August 7, 2023 – 10:00 am – 11:30 am
November 6, 2023 – 10:00 am – 11:30 am

DOH-Broward’s Tobacco Room 780 SW 24th Street, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33315

  • Black AIDS Advisory Group (BAAG)

    Black AIDS Advisory Group—meetings from 1:00pm – 3:00pm

    Group Purpose: To foster and develop linkages between community leaders and community-based organizations to the Florida Department of Health Broward by providing resources and strategies to increase quality HIV/AIDS services to minority communities.

    Government Co-Chair: Christella Therency | Community Co-Chair: James H. Lewis
    Email Christella.Therency@flhealth.gov for additional information

    Meeting Address: DOH-Broward, 780 SW 24th Street, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33315

    DATE LOCATION
    January 10, 2023 DOH-Broward’s Tobacco Room
    February 7, 2023 DOH-Broward’s Tobacco Room
    March 7, 2023 DOH-Broward’s Tobacco Room
    April 4, 2023 DOH-Broward’s Tobacco Room
    May 2, 2023 DOH-Broward’s Tobacco Room
    June 6, 2023 DOH-Broward’s Tobacco Room
    July 11, 2023 DOH-Broward’s Tobacco Room
    August 1, 2023 DOH-Broward’s Tobacco Room
    September 5, 2023 DOH-Broward’s Tobacco Room
    October 3, 2023 DOH-Broward’s Tobacco Room
    November 7, 2023 DOH-Broward’s Tobacco Room
    December 5, 2023 DOH-Broward’s Tobacco Room

  • Broward County Schools Youth

    Broward County Schools Youth Advisory Work Group—meetings from 10:00am until 11:30am

    Group Purpose: To provide HIV prevention information and support to Broward County Public Schools and the youth served.

    Government Co-Chair: Sebrina James | Community Co-Chair: Lorenzo Robertson
    Email sebrina.james@browardschools.com for additional information

    Meetings are not held from June-September
    Meetings Are Virtual Until Further Notice
    Email Sebrina James for virtual meeting details

    DATE LOCATION
    January 12, 2023 Meetings Are Virtual Until Further Notice. Email Sebrina James for virtual meeting details.
    February 9, 2023 Meetings Are Virtual Until Further Notice. Email Sebrina James for virtual meeting details.
    March 9, 2023 Meetings Are Virtual Until Further Notice. Email Sebrina James for virtual meeting details.
    April 13, 2023 Meetings Are Virtual Until Further Notice. Email Sebrina James for virtual meeting details.
    May 12, 2023 Meetings Are Virtual Until Further Notice. Email Sebrina James for virtual meeting details.
    October 12, 2023 Meetings Are Virtual Until Further Notice. Email Sebrina James for virtual meeting details.
    November 9, 2023 Meetings Are Virtual Until Further Notice. Email Sebrina James for virtual meeting details.
    December 14, 2023 Meetings Are Virtual Until Further Notice. Email Sebrina James for virtual meeting details.

  • Latinos en Acción

    Latinos en Acción (L.E.A)—meetings from 10:00am until 12:00pm unless otherwise noted.

    Group Purpose: To empower and educate our community in Broward County regarding HIV/AIDS issues and about Hispanic/Latino community needs.

    Government Co-Chair: Rosalid Pena Camacho | Community Co-Chair: Arianna Lint
    Email rosalid.penacamacho@flhealth.gov for additional information

    Meeting Address: DOH-Broward, 780 SW 24th Street, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33315

    DATE LOCATION
    January 18, 2023 DOH-Broward’s Tobacco Room
    February 15, 2023 DOH-Broward’s Tobacco Room
    March 15, 2023 DOH-Broward’s Tobacco Room
    April 19, 2023 DOH-Broward’s Tobacco Room
    May 17, 2023 DOH-Broward’s Tobacco Room
    June 21, 2023 DOH-Broward’s Tobacco Room
    July 19, 2023 DOH-Broward’s Tobacco Room
    August 16, 2023 DOH-Broward’s Tobacco Room
    September 20, 2023 DOH-Broward’s Tobacco Room
    October 18, 2023 DOH-Broward’s Tobacco Room
    November 15, 2023 DOH-Broward’s Auditorium
    December 13, 2023 DOH-Broward’s Tobacco Room – – *December meeting is from 2:00pm until 4:00pm*

  • MSM

    MSM Advisory Work Group—meetings from 2:30pm until 4:30pm

    Group Purpose: To provide recommendations and suggestions for improving and achieving greater accountability for HIV/AIDS prevention programs and activities targeting men who have sex with men in Broward County.

    Interim Government Co-Chair: Rania H. Mills | Community Co-Chair: Jameer Baptiste
    Email Rania.Mills@flhealth.gov for additional information

    Meeting Address: DOH-Broward, 780 SW 24th Street, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33315

    DATE LOCATION
    January 9, 2023 DOH-Broward’s Tobacco Room
    February 13, 2023 DOH-Broward’s Tobacco Room
    March 13, 2023 DOH-Broward’s Tobacco Room
    April 14, 2023 DOH-Broward’s Tobacco Room
    May 11, 2023 DOH-Broward’s Tobacco Room
    June 8, 2023 DOH-Broward’s Tobacco Room
    July 13, 2023 DOH-Broward’s Tobacco Room
    August 10, 2023 DOH-Broward’s Tobacco Room
    September 14, 2023 DOH-Broward’s Tobacco Room
    October 12, 2023 DOH-Broward’s Tobacco Room
    November 9, 2023 DOH-Broward’s Tobacco Room
    December 14, 2023 DOH-Broward’s Tobacco Room

  • Perinatal Advisory Group

    Perinatal Advisory Work Group—meetings from 9:00am until 11:00am

    Group Purpose: Provides updated education on perinatal HIV to the community, yearly updates to medical providers, and seeks to increase testing and awareness for all women of childbearing age.

    Government Co-Chair: Yvette Gonzalez | Community Co-Chair: Vacant
    Email yvette.gonzalez@flhealth.gov for additional information

    Meeting Address: DOH-Broward, 780 SW 24th Street, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33315

    DATE LOCATION
    January 19, 2023 Administrative 2nd Floor Conference Room
    February 16, 2023 Administrative 2nd Floor Conference Room
    March 16, 2023 Administrative 2nd Floor Conference Room
    April 20, 2023 Administrative 2nd Floor Conference Room
    May 18, 2023 Administrative 2nd Floor Conference Room
    June 15, 2023 Administrative 2nd Floor Conference Room
    July 20, 2023 Administrative 2nd Floor Conference Room
    August 17, 2023 Administrative 2nd Floor Conference Room
    September 21, 2023 Administrative 2nd Floor Conference Room
    October 19, 2023 Administrative 2nd Floor Conference Room
    November 16, 2023 Administrative 2nd Floor Conference Room
    December 14, 2023 Administrative 2nd Floor Conference Room

  • Biomedical Advisory Group

    Biomedical Advisory Work Group—meetings from 10:00am until 12:00pm

    Group Purpose: To provide recommendations on strategies, goals and actions for the coordinated implementation of PrEP, nPEP, and other biomedical strategies for HIV Prevention in Broward County. This group acts as a resource/advisor to all other BCHPPC advisory workgroups to make bio medical interventions a specific part of all the workgroups.

    Government Co-Chair: Norma Collazo | Community Co-Chair: Yamil Cruz
    Email Norma.Collazo@flhealth.gov for additional information

    Meeting Address: DOH-Broward, 780 SW 24th Street, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33315

     

    DATE LOCATION
    January 25, 2023 DOH-Broward’s Auditorium
    February 22, 2023 DOH-Broward’s Tobacco Room
    March 29, 2023 DOH-Broward’s Tobacco Room
    April 26, 2023 DOH-Broward’s Auditorium
    May 31, 2023 DOH-Broward’s Tobacco Room
    June 28, 2023 DOH-Broward’s Tobacco Room
    July 26, 2023 DOH-Broward’s Auditorium
    August 30, 2023 DOH-Broward’s Tobacco Room
    September 27, 2023 DOH-Broward’s Tobacco Room
    October 25, 2023 DOH-Broward’s Tobacco Room
    November 29, 2023 DOH-Broward’s Tobacco Room
    December 13, 2023 DOH-Broward’s Tobacco Room

  • Transgender Health in Action (THIA)

    Transgender Health in Action (THIA)—meetings from 2:30 until 3:30pm

    Group Purpose: THIA/T-House Transgender Advisory Group addresses issues such as the general health and wellbeing of the transgender community, as well as provide prevention education and testing to facilitate risk reduction from HIV and other infectious diseases in the transgender and gender non-conforming community.

    Interim Government Co-Chair: Rania H. Mills Rania.Mills@flhealth.gov
    Community Co-Chair: Tatiana Williams tatiana@transinclusivegroup.org

    Meeting Address: TBD

    DATE LOCATION
    January 25, 2023 Virtual Meeting: Email Ederick Johnson for virtual meeting details.
    February 22, 2023 Virtual Meeting: Email Ederick Johnson for virtual meeting details.
    March 08, 2023 Virtual Meeting: Email Ederick Johnson for virtual meeting details.
    April 12, 2023  TBD
    May 10, 2023 TBD
    June 14, 2023 TBD
    July 12, 2023 TBD
    August 09, 2023 TBD
    September 13, 2023 TBD
    October 11, 2023 TBD
    November 08, 2023 TBD
    December 13, 2023 TBD

Get involved. Become a Community Leader!

HIV prevention works best when there is community involvement. BCHPPC ensures that critical HIV prevention programs are informed by and succeed in reaching Broward County’s diverse populations. Your voice, input, and support is needed to help end this epidemic. Are you ready to join us? Contact us