More than half of hospital readmissions within the 60 days following discharge were among nonwhite patients (55%), and most post-discharge deaths were among white patients (21.5%).
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*The Florida Department of Health has suspended daily case and vaccine reports. The department will instead post weekly updates. The numbers reported here reflect the number of new cases and deaths for the previous week, October 1 – October 7
Broward Health today donated $250,000 worth of PPE and medical supplies to support earthquake relief efforts in Haiti. About 60 pallets of supplies, including face masks, surgical gloves, ponchos, sanitizers, isolation gowns and other items that can be used for health care, COVID mitigation and preservation of health and wellness, were shared with Man Dodo and the Haitian American Nurses Association for distribution in Haiti.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, technology company IN2L provided the state of Florida with tablets to help connect socially-isolated seniors with their loved ones through Project VITAL (Virtual Inclusive Technology for All). Now, the company is building on that support by joining the Alzheimer’s Association as a 2021 Walk to End Alzheimer’s sponsor in Tampa, Greater Orlando and Broward County.
Black women are almost twice as likely to give birth prematurely than white women.
Studies have linked air pollution to a greater risk of Alzheimer’s disease.
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or the Breast of Us, the first-ever blog and online community for all women of color affected by breast cancer, is excited to announce the launch of its new brand photography in an effort to increase the representation and inclusion of minority breast cancer thrives.
*The Florida Department of Health has suspended daily case and vaccine reports. The department will instead post weekly updates. The numbers reported here reflect the number of new cases and deaths for the previous week, September 24 – September 30.
Award-Winning D.C. Pediatrician Says Vaccines and Masks are Effective like Airbags and Seatbelts in Vehicles
These are the first such results released for this age group for a US Covid-19 vaccine. Pfizer said it plans to submit to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for emergency use authorization soon.