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Severely disabled girl uses robot to walk
A 10-year-old Belgian girl who suffers from epilepsy that is so severe that she can barely move is now able to walk in place, thanks to the help of a new “robot.” Her parents are […]
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Broward Health offers free immunizations for uninsured children
Two Broward Health community health centers are helping children prepare for the school year by offering free immunizations and low-cost physical exams. Mobilize to Immunize summer immunizations return, creating even greater access to care for children between the ages of 4 and 18 who are uninsured, have Medicaid, or identify as American Indian or Alaska Native. […]
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Coronavirus Report: July 20, 2020
Coronavirus Report: July 20, 2020 […]
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Coronavirus Report: July 13, 2020
Coronavirus Report: July 13, 2020 […]
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THE LATEST: How many coronavirus cases in Miami-Dade, Broward cities?
The information below includes the cities in Broward County and Miami-Dade County for cases of Florida residents based on zip code of person tested. Numbers are from results received by the Florida Department of Health from the state public health laboratory (BPHL) as well as commercial and hospital labs. […]
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The Impact of COVID-19 in Our Community: LET’S NOT PUT OUR HEALTH AT RISK
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) cite several possible reasons that Black Americans are more affected. One is that many of us live in more highly populated areas where it’s more difficult to practice physical distancing from one another. Many of us also live in multi-generational households where it’s easier for younger family members to spread the virus to more vulnerable elderly members. This is especially true for lower-income households with smaller living spaces. […]
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Coronavirus Report: July 6, 2020
To slow the rapid spread of coronavirus in our community and to protect vulnerable individuals with underlying conditions, we must take measures to avoid propagating the virus. It is important to be aware of how the virus spreads and how to protect ourselves. […]
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Coronavirus Report: June 29, 2020
Coronavirus Report: June 29, 2020 […]
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Here are 9 hand sanitizers that the FDA warns can be toxic if absorbed by the body
The Food and Drug Administration over the weekend issued a warning on nine alcohol-based hand sanitizers manufactured by Eskbiochem SA de CV in Mexico that it says contain wood methanol, a toxic substance that could ultimately result in death of absorbed through the skin or ingested. […]
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Past Due Time for American Healthcare System to Protect Black Americans
Because of the systematic racism that is rooted in our nation, racial disparities in American healthcare have caused illness, injury, and death in minority communities across the country. Black Americans suffer the most at the hands of the American healthcare system. Now, we are seeing COVID-19 shine a much-needed light on the harsh reality that has been plaguing an entire race for centuries. […]