An intern program is not simply an altruistic means to provide potential new workers with the experience and connections they need to start their careers. [Read more…] about Internships in a Time of Pandemic
Florida Long Term Care COVID-19 Response Significantly Better than National Average
FHCA Statement in Response to CMS, CDC Data
on Nursing Homes and COVID-Related Cases
The Florida Health Care Association (FHCA) today hailed the overall response to COVID-19 by long term care centers in the state, citing newly released federal data showing that Florida’s rate of nursing home cases and fatalities related to the pandemic – the subject of extensive public criticism – is in fact significantly better than the national average. [Read more…] about Florida Long Term Care COVID-19 Response Significantly Better than National Average
Hurricane Season is Here: Review Your Insurance Coverage Now
With the official start of the Atlantic Hurricane Season, the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (OIR) is reminding Floridians to review their insurance policies and coverage now. [Read more…] about Hurricane Season is Here: Review Your Insurance Coverage Now
Governor Ron DeSantis to Hold Press Conference in Orlando
MEDIA ADVISORY
Governor Ron DeSantis will hold a press conference at Universal Studios Citywalk on Wednesday, June 3. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis to Hold Press Conference in Orlando
UT Physician Assistant Medicine Program Receives Gift for Training Lab
As a U.S. Army combat medic, Sgt. 1st Class Case B. DeWinkel provided medical care for troops and civilians in Iraq, Haiti, the Dominican Republic and El Salvador. [Read more…] about UT Physician Assistant Medicine Program Receives Gift for Training Lab
Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Provides Reemployment Assistance Update – June 2
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) today issued reemployment assistance updates on the Reemployment Assistance (RA) Claims Dashboard. [Read more…] about Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Provides Reemployment Assistance Update – June 2
Update from the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice Regarding COVID-19
The Florida Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) continues to take all necessary precautions related to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Florida. [Read more…] about Update from the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice Regarding COVID-19
Governor Ron DeSantis Reports that Florida Demonstrations Have Remained Largely Peaceful Over Past 24 Hours
No significant law enforcement or civilian injuries or deaths reported to the Florida
Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE); no reports of widespread property damage
Governor Ron DeSantis today reported that demonstrations across the state of Florida have remained largely peaceful over the past 24 hours and no significant law enforcement or civilian injuries or deaths have been reported to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE). [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Reports that Florida Demonstrations Have Remained Largely Peaceful Over Past 24 Hours
Equality Florida Convenes LGBTQ #BlackLivesMatter Town Hall; Black LGBTQ Leaders Speak Out To Combat Racial Violence
In response to a rash of attacks that have claimed Black lives, including the brutal killing of George Floyd by white police officers in Minneapolis, Equality Florida will host a virtual town hall with Black LGBTQ leaders on Wednesday, June 3 at 6:00 PM ET. [Read more…] about Equality Florida Convenes LGBTQ #BlackLivesMatter Town Hall; Black LGBTQ Leaders Speak Out To Combat Racial Violence
More than 1 in 5 Floridians in Behavioral Health Safety Net System Use Telephonic Services for Mental Health Care During COVID-19
New Data Shows Need for Expanded Mental Health Care Options Post-Pandemic
New data from the Florida Association of Managing Entities shows that more than 1 in 5 patients in Florida’s behavioral health safety net system used telephonic services amid the COVID-19 crisis. [Read more…] about More than 1 in 5 Floridians in Behavioral Health Safety Net System Use Telephonic Services for Mental Health Care During COVID-19
