Governor Ron DeSantis today announced the establishment of a COVID-19 vaccination site at the Venice Community Center in Sarasota County. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces COVID-19 Vaccination Site in Sarasota County
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Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Inter-Faith Vaccine Event, New Pilot to Vaccinate Holocaust Survivors
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced an inter-faith vaccine event at Aventura Turnberry Jewish Center, the first faith-based vaccination site with representation from multiple faiths. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Inter-Faith Vaccine Event, New Pilot to Vaccinate Holocaust Survivors
FHCA Applauds Senator Jeff Brandes for Sponsoring Senate Bill 74 to Extend COVID-19 Liability Protections to Healthcare Heroes
Senator Jeff Brandes (R-St. Petersburg) today filed Senate Bill 74 which extends COVID-19 liability protections to healthcare providers. [Read more…] about FHCA Applauds Senator Jeff Brandes for Sponsoring Senate Bill 74 to Extend COVID-19 Liability Protections to Healthcare Heroes
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces 4,000 Additional Doses for Vaccination Site at The Villages
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced the state of Florida will be sending 4,000 doses of the Moderna vaccine to reopen a vaccination site in The Villages. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces 4,000 Additional Doses for Vaccination Site at The Villages
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Additional COVID-19 Vaccination Sites at Publix Super Markets to Support Seniors First
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced eight Publix pharmacies in Indian River County and 11 Publix pharmacies in St. Lucie County will begin offering the COVID vaccine, bringing the total in the state of Florida to 261 Publix locations in 20 counties. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Additional COVID-19 Vaccination Sites at Publix Super Markets to Support Seniors First
State Farm is helping future Latino leaders develop communication skills
The National Hispanic Institute (NHI), which has been developing young Latino leaders since its 1979 founding, is pleased to announce that it will be renewing its partnership with State Farm in 2021. [Read more…] about State Farm is helping future Latino leaders develop communication skills
FHCA Joins Governor DeSantis to Highlight Long Term Care Vaccinations
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: Florida Putting Seniors First and Leading the Nation in Vaccinations for Those 65+
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+
Make Sure Protective Eyewear is on Your Holiday Shopping Lists
The Florida Society of Ophthalmology and the American Academy of Ophthalmology
urge the public to celebrate with an eye on safety this holiday season.
In the beloved holiday movie, A Christmas Story, Ralphie attempts to convince his parents and Santa that a Red Ryder BB gun is the perfect Christmas gift. [Read more…] about Make Sure Protective Eyewear is on Your Holiday Shopping Lists
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
