Preventing community spread is key to keeping seniors and caregivers safe. [Read more…] about Two Weeks Before Thanksgiving FHCA Urges Floridians To Exercise Caution Around Holiday Gatherings To Limit Community Spread Of COVID-19
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CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield Visits FAMU
Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Dr. Robert R. Redfield visited Florida A&M University (FAMU) Monday to discuss the University’s response to the global pandemic. [Read more…] about CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield Visits FAMU
FAMU Graduate Student Accepts Henry Ford Health System Fellowship
Darren Evans is also an adjunct professor and
clinical pharmacist at Capital Regional Medical Center
By Heather Johnson
Darren Evans, PharmD, a second-year student in Florida A&M University (FAMU) School of Allied Health Sciences’ Master of Health Administration program, has accepted an administrative fellowship with the Henry Ford Health System in Detroit. [Read more…] about FAMU Graduate Student Accepts Henry Ford Health System Fellowship
Florida Board Of Governors Approves Terms For Three FAMU Trustees
The Florida Board of Governors (FBOG) approved new terms for three members of the Florida A&M University (FAMU ) Board of Trustees. [Read more…] about Florida Board Of Governors Approves Terms For Three FAMU Trustees
Sixty Percent of Americans with Diabetes Skip Annual Sight-Saving Exams
Florida Society of Ophthalmology reiterates the
importance of dilated eye exams in preventing vision loss
People with diabetes are at increased risk of developing serious eye diseases, yet most do not have sight-saving, annual eye exams, according to a large study conducted by the Wills Eye Hospital in collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. [Read more…] about Sixty Percent of Americans with Diabetes Skip Annual Sight-Saving Exams
New York man’s Monday made better with a $500,000 Scratch-Off prize win
The Florida Lottery announces that Michael Gibbons, 62, of Freehold, New York, claimed a $500,000 top prize from the BREAK THE BANK BINGO Scratch-Off game using a secured drop box located at Florida Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee. [Read more…] about New York man’s Monday made better with a $500,000 Scratch-Off prize win
Public Power Communities Receive “Building Strong Communities” Awards
COVID-19 Assistance Programs Recognized This Year
The Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) today recognized 22 public power utilities with “Building Strong Communities” awards for their efforts to provide their local communities extra services and programs above and beyond what they normally supply. [Read more…] about Public Power Communities Receive “Building Strong Communities” Awards
Metastatic Breast Cancer patients need more research funding, not pink ribbons
By Jennifer Pace
Throughout October, many Floridians will show their colors by participating in pink ribbon campaigns to fight against breast cancer. [Read more…] about Metastatic Breast Cancer patients need more research funding, not pink ribbons
LeadingAge Florida Announces Lesley Martin as Director of Education and Events
LeadingAge Florida, Florida’s only association representing the entire continuum of care for older adults, announced today that Lesley Martin has been hired as the association’s Director of Education and Events. [Read more…] about LeadingAge Florida Announces Lesley Martin as Director of Education and Events
Gov. DeSantis Appoints Kenward “Kenny” Stone To FAMU Board of Trustees
Florida A&M University (FAMU) alumnus Kenward “Kenny” Stone has been appointed to the University’s Board of Trustees. [Read more…] about Gov. DeSantis Appoints Kenward “Kenny” Stone To FAMU Board of Trustees
