Health

Health

Health Foundation of South Florida Invests More Than $2 Million in Three Initiatives to Address Health Equity in the Region’s Black Communities

June 29, 2023 Carma Henry 0

The Health Foundation of South Florida announced more than $2 million in funding for two initiatives aimed at addressing Black maternal health inequities in Miami-Dade and Broward counties and a community-based peacemaker program in Liberty City and Overtown. The grants were unveiled at the second annual Black Health Summit, which took place earlier this month at Florida Memorial University and drew more than three hundred healthcare, education, philanthropy, and community leaders to discuss the current state of Black health in South Florida.  […]

Health

The Florida Department of Health Issues Mosquito-Borne Illnesses Advisory

June 29, 2023 Carma Henry 0

The Florida Department of Health (Department) is issuing a statewide mosquito-borne illness advisory following four confirmed and recovered local cases of malaria in Sarasota County. All individuals have been treated and have recovered. Malaria is transmitted through infected mosquitoes. Residents throughout the state should take precautions by applying bug spray, avoiding areas with high mosquito populations, and wearing long pants and shirts when possible – especially during sunrise and sunset when mosquitos are most active. […]

Health

Vets Using Cannabis Aren’t At Risk of Losing VA Benefits

June 22, 2023 Carma Henry 0

     While being treated for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) several years ago, U.S. Army and Iraq War veteran William Davis realized he had become hooked on the opioid pain medication hydrocodone. Seeking to break his dependency on the legal yet highly addictive drug, Davis turned to marijuana as an alternative pain relief solution, despite its illegality in Louisiana.  […]

Health

RECEIVES $50,000 FROM MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE SYSTEM TO SUPPORT 100 START-UP ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROJECT

June 8, 2023 Carma Henry 0

The Alan B. Levan | NSU Broward Center of Innovation (Levan Center of Innovation) is pleased to announce that Memorial Healthcare System has generously donated $50,000 to kick off the Levan Center of Innovation’s 100 Start-Up Entrepreneurship Project scholarship program. This groundbreaking initiative facilitates meaningful connections between forward-thinking sponsors and deserving entrepreneurs, granting these startups access to the transformative benefits of the Levan Center of Innovation […]

Health

Lupus Awareness Campaign Empowers Black and brown Women to stop Ignoring symptoms that could be Lupus-related

June 7, 2023 Carma Henry 0

     The Lupus Foundation of America (LFA) launched the rebranded Be Fierce.Take Control.™ campaign during Lupus Awareness Month with rebranded imagery to connect with young Black and brown women at greater risk of developing lupus in their lifetime. The campaign empowers women to take control of their health, highlights common lupus symptoms and encourages those that may be experiencing symptoms to talk to their healthcare providers. […]