Local Emergency Operation Centers throughout Florida have worked to supply personal protective equipment (PPEs) such as masks, gloves and gowns to long-term care facilities who may struggle to obtain them due to national shortages. [Read more…] about Assisted Living Facilities to Receive 10,000 Donated Masks
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Florida Legislative Black Caucus addresses recent events regarding injustices of African Americans
Yesterday Black America was once again brought to its knees as we witnessed the murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis Police and the deplorable actions of Amy Cooper, who called the police on a black man who asked her to simply follow park rules and leash her dog. [Read more…] about Florida Legislative Black Caucus addresses recent events regarding injustices of African Americans
FAMU Professor Awarded National Science Foundation Excellence in Research Grant
By Chris Bryant
Florida A&M University (FAMU) School of the Environment Professor Henry Neal Williams, Ph.D., was awarded a $929,241 National Science Foundation (NSF) Excellence in Research grant. [Read more…] about FAMU Professor Awarded National Science Foundation Excellence in Research Grant
Veterans Ride Free to Appointments During COVID-19
The Florida Veterans Foundation today announced its partnership with Uber to create the ‘Veterans Ride Program’ for Florida Veterans who may have limited transportation options when trying to keep essential medical appointments during coronavirus. [Read more…] about Veterans Ride Free to Appointments During COVID-19
Area Agency on Aging and Elder Care Services Seek Community Donations for Area Homebound Seniors
Senior-Friendly Goody Bags to be Distributed to Panhandle & Big Bend Resident
The Area Agency on Aging for North Florida, Inc. and Elder Care Services, Inc. are teaming up to deliver goody bags for some 500 homebound seniors in the Panhandle and Big Bend regions, but they need your help. [Read more…] about Area Agency on Aging and Elder Care Services Seek Community Donations for Area Homebound Seniors
FAMU COVID-19 Testing Site Extends Operations to May 21, Capacity Now 400 Tests Per Day
The Florida A&M University (FAMU)- Bond Community Health Center COVID-19 Testing Site will now be conducting as many as 400 tests per day as it extends operations until at least May 21. [Read more…] about FAMU COVID-19 Testing Site Extends Operations to May 21, Capacity Now 400 Tests Per Day
Florida Association of Nurse Anesthetists Celebrates National Nurses Month
Salutes CRNAs Serving on the Frontlines to save Lives
Today marks the beginning of National Nurses Week, a national recognition of healthcare workers between May 6 and May 12. [Read more…] about Florida Association of Nurse Anesthetists Celebrates National Nurses Month
FAMU COVID-19 Testing Site Extends Operation Through May 14
The Florida A&M University-Bond Community Health Center COVID-19 Testing site continues to grow. [Read more…] about FAMU COVID-19 Testing Site Extends Operation Through May 14
Indelible Solutions and KPMG Announce the State of Florida COVID-19 Relief Initiative
In response to the COVID-19 crisis and its impact on the state of Florida, KPMG and Indelible Solutions have partnered together with Mary’s Kids, Inc and Precious Jewels Academy on a special relief initiative focused on essential workers and vulnerable populations. [Read more…] about Indelible Solutions and KPMG Announce the State of Florida COVID-19 Relief Initiative
FAMU BRAGG Stadium COVID-19 Testing Site Capacity Expanded
Due to the public’s response, the Florida A&M University-Bond Community Health Center COVID-19 testing site will be able to conduct 300 tests per day, up from 200. [Read more…] about FAMU BRAGG Stadium COVID-19 Testing Site Capacity Expanded
