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“This is an important step toward providing American consumers more accessible and affordable prescription drugs,” Congressman Clyburn said. “In the United States, our drug prices are nearly four times higher than in similar countries, and this legislation will provide real price reductions that will put significant money back in the pocket of consumers.”
Perhaps, most impressive is that each of Dr. Oye’s four children followed in their father’s footsteps. David, Monique, Michelle, and Melissa Oye, each said they were inspired by their father and all have become doctors.
Broward Health was a key sponsor at the Winterfest Boat Parade on Dec. 14, 2019.
For the second consecutive year, Moffitt Cancer Center is a Top Hospital for Diversity by BlackDoctor.org – the leading health and wellness destination for African Americans. The online resource recognizes institutions across the United States for their ongoing commitment to delivering quality care at the highest level while promoting equity and inclusion in operations, programs, services and staffing.
The legal age across the USA to buy cigarettes and other tobacco products will rise from 18 to 21 if a $1.37 trillion spending package that the House is likely to vote on Tuesday becomes law.
Bill Diggs has been named president of the Broward Health Foundation, the fundraising arm of Broward Health, one of the largest public healthcare systems in the nation. In his new role, Diggs will oversee the Foundation’s fund development, major gifts, annual giving, special events and all capital campaign initiatives.
Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) launched Ready, Set, PrEP, a national program that makes medications for pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), taken daily to prevent HIV, available at no cost to people without prescription drug insurance coverage.
African American women are reportedly more susceptible to being overweight or obese than any other race. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health has reported that roughly four out of five African American women are either overweight or suffering from obesity. This statistic has a lot to do with the long-standing history of the African American culture, socioeconomic status, stress, and dietary habits that have been passed down from one generation to another.;;
Keys received the chamber’s award for Excellence as First Responder. Keys is the manager of emergency preparedness for the healthcare system.