Author: Dorron Blumberg

SOUTH FLORIDA TO SUPPORT CHILDREN, FAMILIES ON DECEMBER 3 IN FIRST-EVER VIRTUAL DIAMOND BALL, AN AUCTION BENEFITING NICKLAUS CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL

Posted by | Nov 30, 2020 | |

The event raises funds for the Nicklaus Children’s COVID-19 Relief Fund.
 
November 30, 2020 – On Thursday, December 3, the South Florida community will gather online to raise essential funds for patients and families at the 2020 Virtual Diamond Ball, An Auction Benefiting Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, presented by City National Bank. 
 

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How 2020 Revealed Health Inequities in the Midst of a Pandemic

Posted by | Nov 30, 2020 | |

Over a year ago, I wrote an article entitled, “She Has Horrible Pain … Won’t Someone Please Help Us” featured in November 2019 and reprinted again in November 2020. It included my commentary on our collective “pain” navigating the challenging healthcare landscape in providing access to quality pain management and safely prescribing medications, including opioids.

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Guardianship Issues in Healthcare

Posted by | Nov 30, 2020 | |

Healthcare issues of guardianship arise when a patient cannot think or decide for themselves. Healthcare professionals and administrators are often uncertain about how the law and the rules of guardianship work and the process involved. Often hospitals, long term care and mental health facilities, have to deal with incapacity and guardianship issues when it comes to patient care.

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Frances Fisher and the Merrell Family Foundation Establish Mental/Behavioral Health Professions Scholarship Funds at Palm Health Foundation

Posted by | Nov 30, 2020 | |

Students and community to benefit from advancing professionals to close the mental/behavioral health access gap

November 30 2020 –  Palm Health Foundation, Palm Beach County’s community foundation for health, announced the establishment of two new donor scholarship funds to encourage individuals to enter and advance their education in the mental/behavioral health professions.
 

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Quantum Foundation awards $1 million to grassroots nonprofits Palm Beach County organizations receive funds for basic needs

Posted by | Nov 25, 2020 | |

November 25 2020 – Quantum Foundation, Palm Beach County’s largest health funder, is celebrating a major milestone with its 10th annual Quantum in the Community (QIC) initiative, funding grassroots organizations in Palm Beach County. Recently, 112 nonprofits received their portion of $1 million in unrestricted funding to go toward such essentials as meals, hygiene products, rent/utility assistance, clothing, transportation and more.

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