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Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Florida’s official reporting now reflects more than 1 million seniors 65 and older have been vaccinated in the state, leading the nation in vaccinations of seniors. [Read more…] about Florida Surpasses 1 Million Seniors Vaccinated
FHCA Executive Director Emmett Reed today joined Governor Ron DeSantis in a press conference in Jacksonville to discuss vaccinations in our state’s long term care facilities. [Read more…] about FHCA Joins Governor DeSantis to Highlight Long Term Care Vaccinations
Governor Ron DeSantis today provided an update on Florida’s COVID-19 vaccine distribution efforts, highlighting steps the state is taking to increase vaccinations and put Florida’s Seniors First. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis: Florida Putting Seniors First and Leading the Nation in Vaccinations for Those 65+
Governor Ron DeSantis today joined decorated World War II veteran and centenarian Henry Sayler to witness Sayler receiving his first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. [Read more…] about Florida Approaching 1 Million Seniors Vaccinated
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity today announced Florida has had eight consecutive months of month-over-month job growth, gaining 21,100 private sector jobs in the month of December. [Read more…] about Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Announces Eight Consecutive Months of Month-Over-Month Job Growth Lowering Unemployment to 6.1 Percent
Florida Health Care Association, representing nearly 700 nursing homes and assisted living facilities across Florida, joined Florida’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis yesterday as part of his “Supporting Our Healthcare Heroes” COVID-19 Liability Tour in Ft. Myers to advocate for vital COVID-19 liability protections for Florida’s health care workers and long-term care personnel during the upcoming legislative session. [Read more…] about Florida’s Chief Financial Officer Advocates for COVID-19 Liability Protections for Healthcare Professionals
Although the recently passed COVID relief bill extends free internet service to millions of eligible Americans effective the end of February, Q Link Wireless – a major provider of mobile phone and internet services – today announced it will offer that free service immediately and provide new customers with a free tablet. [Read more…] about Newly passed COVID relief bill will provide FREE mobile internet connection to millions of Americans
Prominent Democratic lawmakers on Thursday sharply condemned Republican-backed legislation filed for the upcoming legislative session targeting protestors seeking protection of their civil rights. [Read more…] about Democratic Lawmakers Condemn GOP Legislation Targeting Civil Rights Protests
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In response to the rising opioid epidemic, Southeast Florida Behavioral Health Network is working with the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, the Recovery Research Network, Rebel Recovery, and Wellpath LLC to expand community-based services to incarcerated individuals. [Read more…] about Southeast Florida Behavioral Health Network Partners with Law Enforcement to Reduce Opioid Deaths
