best service

If you schedule your appointment a few days in advance and you'll probably get the time and day that you want. If you wait until the last minute, we can't guarantee that we can see you that day or the day after since we book up really fast.   Also, please be on time for your appointment or call/text us to let us know your situation.  Appointment times are firm. A 2:00pm appointment is not
"2-ish" (like showing up at 2:30 and expecting to get "squeezed in".)  It's easy to reach us by phone (we answer LIVE) or with text messages - send them to intake@alerthealth.org from your cell phone. Here's a few really important tips: 

Tips for better service:

• The night before,  you'll get a text message from intake@alerthealth.org with the date and time of your appointment.

• If you're certain you're coming in on time, confirm your appointment by replying to the text message that evening.

• If you're not certain, wait until the next day to let us know if you're coming in on time or if you need to reschedule.

• If you're you're on the way in for your appointment but get stuck in traffic, let us know and we'll try to work with you:

  • If you contact us as soon as you become aware that you're running late.

  • We will try to hold the appointment for you or fit you a little later depending on how heavy the schedule is.

• For quicker service, you can fill out your Registration and Consent Forms ahead of time and bring them with you to your visit!  More...

Last Tip:  People who frequently cancel or simply do not show up for their appointments are flagged in our system and may have to wait longer than others to get onto our schedule. We regret that we have to enforce this policy. A few 'bad apples' spoiled the bunch.

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jamal  appleseed issue #1

To read the first issue of Jamal Appleseed, click below or stop by our office to pick up a few (one for you and some for your friends).

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Cody continued....

...Cody was charming with a warmhearted, gentle way of bringing out the best in all of those around him.  He was imaginative, ingenious, clever and a “novel” thinker.  He was truly one-of-a-kind and could always put a smile on your face.

Raised in Plantation, Florida, Cody made friends easily throughout his life and was loyal to them all. He was sensitive to the world around him, always putting others first, especially his family.  Even as a child, Cody possessed the unique ability to light up any room. Whether his peers were older or younger or from different backgrounds, he was a friend to all.

Cody was an integral part of the non-profit family business - ALERT Health, working with his mother (Andi), Nana (Honey) and sister (Jess).  He was always thinking outside of the box and that made the organization stronger.  His family considered it an honor and a blessing to have worked side-by-side with him as he grew personally and professionally into a fine young man.

In his spare time he loved riding his Harley, fishing and getting tattooed. However, to Cody, the most fun to be had was simply spending time with his girlfriend Ashlei, his many friends and his family. He genuinely enjoyed sharing his passions with others.

He constantly strived to make his family proud in every aspect of his life and connected deeply with his Nana, Honey Rosen, who preceded him in death by one week. Cody leaves behind him a legacy of life-long friendships and cherished memories. Everyone whose lives he touched will dearly remember Cody Logan Thomas.

Much like his Nana, Cody would have wanted his friends to donate in his name to ALERT in lieu of flowers or other gifts.

Services were held at Forest Lawn Chapel in Davie  on 7/25/09.  Cody was laid to rest In The Arms of God.

Please watch Cody's Memorial Video...

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honey continued....

...Honey lead an exciting and full life. She was a full-time working mother (back when that wasn't cool), an active member of her temple, a model, an actress, a private pilot, a real estate broker, a healthcare administrator overseeing several multi-specialty clinics in Dade and Broward Counties, and finally, Hep-C ALERT/ALERT Health's senior counselor providing support and care for people affected/effected by chronic hepatitis C.

Honey was "larger than life" and a tremendous role model. Although she had many high-profile and profitable jobs throughout her life, she would tell you that helping people as a hotline counselor gave her more profound personal and spiritual fulfillment than any job she ever had.

Anyone who had the honor of speaking with Honey through the national Hep-C hotline should know that she could recall your exact conversation without a moment's hesitation - even years later because each person she counseled became family. Honey family. Despite her declining health, she continued to staff the hotline through the end of May.

True to her character, Honey asked that we not hold a memorial service but rather come together to celebrate her life and to heal each other.

We will be “Celebrating Honey” at her home Saturday, July 18th, 2009 between 11am - 2pm.  I hope that you can join us. Nothing fancy, just good food, good memories and good company. Just the way she would like it. 

For those who may not know, Honey is  my mother. For more than a decade, we worked side-by-side for this cause. When my children became adults, they joined the organization as well: Jess as ALERT's Development Director and Cody as our  Intake Counselor. Three generations.  I think that's something really special.

Finally, Honey asked that in lieu of flowers or other gifts, that donations be made in her name to ALERT Health. This can be done online or mailed to ALERT Health, 660 NE 125 Street, North Miami, FL 33161. 

With my warmest regards,

Andi

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rajun cajun continued....

...The Directors worked hard all evening serving up fun and a delicious dinner to special friends and work associates. The evening's photographs were snapped by Stephen Tosch from   www.musicandmodelmarketing.com.

The outstanding menu included prime rib, sirloin, mahi-mahi and baby back ribs. Throughout the evening, guests were entertained by the music styling of Jim Williamson from Big Hit Entertainment who belted out tunes familiar to us "baby-boomers” with many guests dancing  the night away.

It was pure delight to see how creative and enthusiastic the Board was. It was a high-spirited quest to win the coveted "Top Server Award" for 2009 but in the end Val Adia, ALERT's Vice President, took home the trophy. The other Board members were presented with a medal of honor for their dedication and hard work.

Raffle items were donated by each Board member including beautiful candles, spa gift certificates, special single-malt scotch and a wine country basket (to name a few).  Three gorgeous one-of-a-kind Chinese porcelain vases donated by retired Judge John Gaudiosi. Beautiful mounted photographs were donated by Sharon Kreycik-League, a true adventurer who travels throughout Florida to immortalize the most amazing creations of nature on film. More of Sharon's work can be seen at www.picturetherealflorida.com

ALERT also thanks the wonderful people at Rosey Baby for being gracious hosts and serving the best best Cajun-style food in town. Special thanks go to Rosey Baby staff Julie and Ellen for helping us get our "party" on, Angela Graziotti for the amazing cookie centerpieces and Rene Souza for her artistic genius in creating the server's aprons and event sign.

A big THANK YOU to our volunteers: Angela Graziotti, Nic Bardisa, Ashley Andress and Bill Bardisa.

Each and every person made this event special and successful.  The Board of Directors raised $4,000 to benefit ALERT Health. 

We’re looking forward doubling that next year!  Each member of the Board and their guests have our deepest appreciation.