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Florida Society of Ophthalmology President Dr. Sarah Wellik on Protecting Patients, Filing of SB 876/HB631

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Dangerous legislation would allow non-Medical Doctors to perform
surgery and prescribe opioids placing Floridians at serious risk.

Florida Society of Ophthalmology President, Dr. Sarah Wellik today issued the following statement after the filing of Senate Bill 876/House Bill 631, which would drastically expand the scope of optometric practice in Florida and threaten patient safety by allowing Optometrists, who are not Medical Doctors, to perform surgery and prescribe opioids. [Read more…] about Florida Society of Ophthalmology President Dr. Sarah Wellik on Protecting Patients, Filing of SB 876/HB631

Pinellas Area Partnership Diverts Nonviolent Offenders From Jail to Behavioral Health Services

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A partnership among Central Florida Behavioral Health Network and several Pinellas County agencies is yielding positive results by diverting nonviolent offenders from jails and emergency rooms to behavioral health care services, providing individuals the care they need and saving taxpayers money. [Read more…] about Pinellas Area Partnership Diverts Nonviolent Offenders From Jail to Behavioral Health Services

The Florida Legislative Black Caucus will host a virtual COVID-19 Town Hall Series Part 3 on Monday, February 1, 2021 at 7:00 PM

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MEDIA ADVISORY

The members of the Florida Legislative Black Caucus will host a COVID-19 Part 3 virtual Town Hall meeting with special guest presenters to inform the public regarding the mental health effects of COVID-19 and other pertinent issues. [Read more…] about The Florida Legislative Black Caucus will host a virtual COVID-19 Town Hall Series Part 3 on Monday, February 1, 2021 at 7:00 PM

Healthcare Heroes Join Senator Jeff Brandes in Press Event on COVID-19 Liability Protections

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Florida’s leading health care associations representing long term care centers, hospitals and physicians will join together with Senator Jeff Brandes for a press event in Tallahassee, MONDAY, February 1, 2021, at 11:30 a.m. ET to highlight the heroic caregivers on the frontline of the COVID-19 pandemic and address the importance of including healthcare in COVID-19 liability legislation. [Read more…] about Healthcare Heroes Join Senator Jeff Brandes in Press Event on COVID-19 Liability Protections

The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Announces Launch of the Rebuild Florida Housing Repair and Replacement Program for Hurricane Michael

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The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) today announced that the application period is open for homeowners in Hurricane Michael impacted areas for the Rebuild Florida Housing Repair and Replacement Program. [Read more…] about The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Announces Launch of the Rebuild Florida Housing Repair and Replacement Program for Hurricane Michael