Orlando, Florida – September 04, 2026 -- A new Public Television segment of "All Access hosted by Andy Garcia," filmed July 29, 2026, in Orlando, spotlights how nonprofit 26Health is reshaping chronic care access for underserved communities.
The segment shows how 26Health blends primary medicine with mobile testing units
The organization combines primary medicine, mental health services, and mobile testing to lower barriers to care for populations historically excluded from mainstream healthcare access.
26Health builds its programs on data from demographics often missing from major studies
By intentionally collecting wellness data from groups like Black women, the organization says it can identify clinical blind spots and tailor prevention strategies to the actual epidemiology of the communities it serves.
"For too long, stigma has been one of the greatest barriers to better health outcomes," said Latrice Stewart, President and CEO of 26Health. She said people are more likely to seek care when they feel seen and safe, and that combining community-based care with representative data helps close gaps in prevention and treatment.
Shrinking public funding forces clinics to find new ways to pay for free testing
As municipal budgets for preventative screenings shrink, community clinics are turning to private partnerships and dedicated pharmacy programs to keep testing free and offset the rising cost of long-term antiviral therapies.
Misconceptions about viral transmission still delay early diagnosis for many patients
Persistent taboos around discussing transmission risk between partners continue to postpone preventative care, while low awareness of long-acting injectable therapies keeps some patients from accessing discreet, effective options that fit daily routines.
26Health operates primarily from Orlando, Florida, with an expanding presence in Atlanta, Georgia. The television feature airs as part of a documentary series produced for Public Television stations nationwide.