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Broward Health was a key sponsor at the Winterfest Boat Parade on Dec. 14, 2019. […]
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Moffitt Cancer Center Named 2019 Top Hospital for Diversity by BlackDoctor.org
For the second consecutive year, Moffitt Cancer Center is a Top Hospital for Diversity by BlackDoctor.org – the leading health and wellness destination for African Americans. The online resource recognizes institutions across the United States for their ongoing commitment to delivering quality care at the highest level while promoting equity and inclusion in operations, programs, services and staffing. […]
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Congress poised to raise age to buy tobacco, vaping products from 18 to 21
The legal age across the USA to buy cigarettes and other tobacco products will rise from 18 to 21 if a $1.37 trillion spending package that the House is likely to vote on Tuesday becomes law. […]
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Broward Health Foundation Names Bill Diggs President
Bill Diggs has been named president of the Broward Health Foundation, the fundraising arm of Broward Health, one of the largest public healthcare systems in the nation. In his new role, Diggs will oversee the Foundation’s fund development, major gifts, annual giving, special events and all capital campaign initiatives. […]
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Ready, Set, PrEP Expands Access to Medication to Prevent HIV in Miami-Dade County
Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) launched Ready, Set, PrEP, a national program that makes medications for pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), taken daily to prevent HIV, available at no cost to people without prescription drug insurance coverage. […]
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Obesity among Black women outrageously high
African American women are reportedly more susceptible to being overweight or obese than any other race. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health has reported that roughly four out of five African American women are either overweight or suffering from obesity. This statistic has a lot to do with the long-standing history of the African American culture, socioeconomic status, stress, and dietary habits that have been passed down from one generation to another.;; […]
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Fort Lauderdale Chamber Recognizes Broward Health Caregiver
Keys received the chamber’s award for Excellence as First Responder. Keys is the manager of emergency preparedness for the healthcare system. […]
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Broward Health Hosts Supplier Diversity Business and Health Expo
Broward Health is looking for diverse suppliers. On Nov. 7, the healthcare system hosted its Twenty-Third Annual Broward Health Supplier Diversity Business and Health Expo at Signature Grand in Davie, Florida. Dozens of interested business owners were in attendance. […]
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Holy Cross Hospital Hosts 15th Annual “Day in the Life of a Nurse”
High school students from Saint Thomas Aquinas and Cardinal Gibbons in Fort Lauderdale recently participated in Holy Cross Hospital’s 15th annual “Day in the Life of a Nurse” sponsored by the Nursing Consortium of South Florida. The event offered participants an overview of nursing, career pathways and progression, educational opportunities, hospital tours, nurse shadowing, and a skills fair. […]
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Broward Health Presents Donation to American Red Cross for Hurricane Dorian Relief Efforts
The Broward Health Foundation last night presented a check for more than $28,000 to the American Red Cross for Hurricane Dorian relief efforts. The donation is part of Broward Health’s continued commitment to support its neighbors in the Bahamas islands most-affected by the storm. […]