Broward HealthPoint and Community Care Plan are proud to announce the grand opening of the Maternity Care Center & Heart Community Resource Center in Lauderdale Lakes. This collaboration aims to address health disparities in maternal care identified in central Broward County.
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The Florida Department of Health in Broward County (DOH-Broward) promotes National Water Safety Month to educate the community on how to safely enjoy Floridaâs many bodies of water and prevent drowning.
On average, carriers die two to two and a half years earlier than expected. With nearly half a million Black American carriers over the age of…
Internal medicine physician Rachel Pyngolil, M.D. has joined Holy Cross Medical Group, a multi-specialty physician employed group of more than 130 physicians providing services throughout Broward County.
OUR WEEKLY LOS ANGELES â âToday, we stand at a critical crossroads in our countyâs history,â Yvonne Wheeler, president of the L.A. County Federation of Labor, said in a statement. âWe have one of two options. Either we go about business as usual, or we can do something about it. Together, we can enact solutions to tackle the crisis head on, starting with the Affordable Housing, Homelessness Solutions and Prevention Now measure.â
National Nurses Week, observed from May 6 to May 12, is a time designated by the American Nurses Association to honor the vital role nurses play in providing quality patient care and promoting community health. The Jessie Trice Community Health System (JTCHS) proudly joins the American Nurses Association and the numerous healthcare organizations across the country in honoring the tireless efforts and dedication of nurses.
    The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) failed to meet its own deadline for banning formaldehyde in hair-straightening products, raising concerns about the agencyâs commitment to protecting public health. The proposed ban, which was slated to take effect in April, has yet to be implemented, leaving many questioning the FDAâs inaction.
    The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) released updated guidance today recommending that women get a mammogram at least every other year beginning at age 40 and continuing until at least age 74.1
The syphilis rate among Indigenous people in the Great Plains is higher than at any point in 80 years of records. More than 3% of Native American babies born in South Dakota last year had the preventable and curable â but potentially fatal â disease.
Today, Holy Cross Health announced their âLGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performerâ designation from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation (HRC). The designation was awarded in the 16th iteration of HRCâs Healthcare Equality Index (HEI), released today. A record 1,065 healthcare facilities actively participated in the HEI 2024 survey and scoring process. Of those participants, 462 received the âLGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performerâ designation.