TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – With emergency room visits involving suspected suicide attempts jumping by 51% for girls ages 12 to 17 compared to 2019 according to the CDC, the Florida Association of Managing Entities (FAME) is highlighting Suicide Prevention Awareness Month this September and encouraging Floridians facing mental health or substance use disorder challenges to get help by calling 2-1-1. [Read more…] about FAME Highlights Importance of Behavioral Health Services During Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
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Zoe Linafelt Installed as President of Capital Chapter of Florida Public Relations Association
TALLAHASSEE – Zoe Linafelt was installed as President of the Capital Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA) at the 82nd FPRA Annual Conference earlier this month. Her term will begin September 1, 2021 and conclude August 31, 2022. [Read more…] about Zoe Linafelt Installed as President of Capital Chapter of Florida Public Relations Association
LeadingAge Florida Announces Lisa Smith as Director of Nursing Home Public Policy
LeadingAge Florida, Florida’s only association representing the entire continuum of care for older adults, announced today that Lisa Smith has been hired as the association’s Director of Nursing Home Public Policy. [Read more…] about LeadingAge Florida Announces Lisa Smith as Director of Nursing Home Public Policy
HCA Healthcare North Florida Division Announces Peter Lindquist, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, as Division Chief Nursing Executive
HCA Healthcare North Florida Division today announced the appointment of Peter Lindquist, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, as Division Chief Nursing Executive, effective September 7, 2021. [Read more…] about HCA Healthcare North Florida Division Announces Peter Lindquist, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, as Division Chief Nursing Executive
Florida Health Care Association Survey: 92% of Florida Nursing Centers Face Staffing Challenges
The vast majority of Florida nursing centers are facing significant staffing challenges that present an urgent need for investment in the long term care workforce, according to the findings of a recent survey by the Florida Health Care Association (FHCA). [Read more…] about Florida Health Care Association Survey: 92% of Florida Nursing Centers Face Staffing Challenges
Winners announced from the final Trucks, Bucks, and Trips Promotion drawing
The Florida Lottery announces the winners from the final drawing in the Trucks, Bucks, and Trips Promotion! [Read more…] about Winners announced from the final Trucks, Bucks, and Trips Promotion drawing
Two FAMU Students Named 2021 White House HBCU Scholars
Two Florida A&M University (FAMU) students have been named among the 2021 White House Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) scholars. [Read more…] about Two FAMU Students Named 2021 White House HBCU Scholars
Big Bend Habitat for Humanity and Florida State University Habitat Campus Chapter receive State Farm grant
Big Bend Habitat for Humanity, Inc. and Florida State University Habitat Campus Chapter are one of 15 groups selected to receive a grant from State Farm®. [Read more…] about Big Bend Habitat for Humanity and Florida State University Habitat Campus Chapter receive State Farm grant
UT Names Chief Diversity Officer
The University of Tampa has announced that Dr. Thomas Witherspoon has been selected as the university’s new chief diversity officer. [Read more…] about UT Names Chief Diversity Officer
Florida Society of Ophthalmology Launches “Amblyopia Awareness Month” Educational Campaign
The Florida Society of Ophthalmology (FSO) and the For Eye Care Foundation (FECF) have launched an educational campaign around “Amblyopia Awareness Month” that will bring awareness to the need for early vision screenings as well as Amblyopia, a vision issue more commonly referred to as “lazy eye”. [Read more…] about Florida Society of Ophthalmology Launches “Amblyopia Awareness Month” Educational Campaign
