Browsing: Health

Clinical trials are an important tool for understanding whether investigational medicines may work. Historically, clinical trials have lacked participant diversity which can lead to results that are not applicable to the broader population. People of different ages, genders, sexes, ethnicities, and races can respond differently to medical products.

     This initiative is bringing together the unsung heroes of Broward County such as firefighters, law enforcement, local government, and healthcare workers to add a single brush stroke to a Messi painting.

Kwaku Boakye Gyamfi, a 22-year-old from Cape Coast, Ghana, is making waves as one of the youngest medical doctors in the country. He recently graduated from the School of Medical Sciences at the University of Cape Coast (UCC), earning praise for his achievement.

      Raise your hand if you do any of the following: drive a loved one to a doctor’s visit, make meals for this loved one, help this loved one make medical decisions or call this person regularly to check on them.

Tobacco Free Florida in Broward County is working to educate the community and increase awareness on the importance of tobacco free organizations and the benefits of hosting tobacco free events.