Author: Dorron Blumberg

 

February 26, 2021 – Artists have long known that both creating and enjoying art can help even the most stoic among us experience deep empathy.  Now, doctors are actually prescribing art therapy to help treat a variety of illnesses, from Alzheimer’s Disease, to heart trouble and depression. With COVID-19 pandemic changing daily, ArtServe has embraced the “physician, heal thyself” proverb to offer a free workshop series called “Creating for Compassion” for those who feel mentally and physically exhausted from being pushed beyond their limits, such as health care workers.

 

Photo caption: Annie Green, a resident of Town Center Apartments in Opa Locka, Fla.,

is happy to receive help from ChenMed and the city’s Community Development Corporation to pay her utility bill. 

 

February 26, 2021 – ChenMed, a leading provider of primary care for underserved seniors, is pledging $100,000 in 2021 to address issues affecting communities of color. The philanthropic commitment is part of the company’s continued efforts focused on cultural diversity, equity and inclusion. Catalyst Miami and the Opa-Locka Community Development Corporation (OLCDC) are the first two organizations to receive donations from the pledged funds. Each organization is benefiting from a $10,000 gift that will help residents pay utility bills.
 

February 26, 2021 – Andrea is a wound nurse specialist at Broward Health Imperial Point and has been with the healthcare system for 12 years. 

 

Wound care and hyperbaric treatment are integrated parts of patient care at BHIP’s Center for Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine. The specialized treatment allows for a comprehensive approach to managing challenging, non-healing wounds.
 

Photo caption: Annie Green, a resident of Town Center Apartments in Opa Locka, Fla.,

is happy to receive help from ChenMed and the city’s Community Development Corporation to pay her utility bill. 

 

February 26, 2021 – ChenMed, a leading provider of primary care for underserved seniors, is pledging $100,000 in 2021 to address issues affecting communities of color. The philanthropic commitment is part of the company’s continued efforts focused on cultural diversity, equity and inclusion. Catalyst Miami and the Opa-Locka Community Development Corporation (OLCDC) are the first two organizations to receive donations from the pledged funds. Each organization is benefiting from a $10,000 gift that will help residents pay utility bills.