Take Your Loved One to the Doctor (TYLOD) is a culturally rooted, community-led campaign empowering Black men in Lauderhill and Overtown to take charge of their health - and support the well-being of those they love.
Originally launched nationally by radio personality Tom Joyner, TYLOD is now being activated locally with support from the Health Foundation of South Florida, as part of its Black Health Summit In Action initiative. The campaign uses trusted messengers, local leadership, and community-driven care to remove systemic barriers and reframe health as a shared value.
Why This Matters
Black men are among the least likely to access preventive care—yet face some of the highest risks for chronic disease and early death. These disparities aren’t just about personal choice—they’re rooted in historic inequities, lack of access, and mistrust of the medical system.
TYLOD meets men where they are—in barbershops, churches, and trusted community spaces—to shift the narrative and build a culture of wellness.
The facts are urgent:
9 Years
In Overtown, life expectancy is up to 9 years shorter than in nearby neighborhoods.
15.2%
In Lauderhill, 15.2% of residents are uninsured, with even higher rates among Black men.
2x
Black men are 2.1x more likely to die from prostate cancer than white men.
“ We pledge to value our health as a core part of our wealth. ”
— Pledge for Black Men’s Health and Well-Being
Three Powerful Ways to Take Action
2. Go to the Doctor
Already have a provider? Schedule that checkup. Need support? Stop by a Wellness Checkpoint event or Cut for Care barbershop for free screenings and care.
3. Encourage a Loved One
Check in with a friend. Help a family member take the pledge. Take a loved one to the doctor…..Because health is a shared journey, and real strength is showing up for each other.
Make the Pledge Today
Join the movement. Reclaim your wellness. Build a legacy of health.
Community Events & Care Access
TYLOD comes to life through high-touch community activations—meeting men where they are with culturally affirming care and conversation.
Wellness Checkpoint Events
Free screenings, education, and navigation support at trusted community clinics.
- June 2 @6PM - Event Name, 1234 Main Street Lauderhill, FL
- June 14 @6PM - Event Name, 1234 Main Street Overtown, FL
- July 28 @6PM - Event Name, 1234 Main Street Lauderhill, FL
- August 17 @3pm - Event Name, 1234 Main Street Overtown, FL
Cut for Care Weekend
Barbershop-based screening events where every cut comes with care and conversation.
- June 2 @6PM - Event Name, 1234 Main Street Lauderhill, FL
- June 14 @6PM - Event Name, 1234 Main Street Overtown, FL
- July 28 @6PM - Event Name, 1234 Main Street Lauderhill, FL
- August 17 @3pm - Event Name, 1234 Main Street Overtown, FL
Community Partners Make It Possible
This campaign thrives through collaboration and local leadership. Whether you’re a barber, provider, church leader, or organizer, you play a vital role in helping Black men and their families reclaim their health.
Are you a clinic, barbershop, or nonprofit interested in getting involved?
Community Partners Make It Possible
This campaign thrives through collaboration and local leadership. Whether you’re a barber, provider, church leader, or organizer, you play a vital role in helping Black men and their families reclaim their health.
Lauderhill Partners
Banyan Community Health
Broward Community and Family Center
Community Activist Que Mason HOA
Dillon’s Image
Haitian Mobilization Committee
Healing Arts Institute of South Florida
LCDT
McBride Lodge #390 PHA MWUGL of Florida
Only The Beginning, Inc. / G.A.M.E. Changers, Inc.
Prosper, inc
Serenity for Youth & Families
The Journey Institute Inc
United Lauderhill Community Association
YMCA of South Florida
Zeta Chi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity
Banyan Community Health
Broward Community and Family Center
Community Activist Que Mason HOA
Dillon’s Image
Haitian Mobilization Committee
Healing Arts Institute of South Florida
LCDT
McBride Lodge #390 PHA MWUGL of Florida
Only The Beginning, Inc. / G.A.M.E. Changers, Inc.
Prosper, inc
Serenity for Youth & Families
The Journey Institute Inc
United Lauderhill Community Association
YMCA of South Florida
Zeta Chi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity
Are you a clinic, barbershop, or nonprofit interested in getting involved?