Author: Dorron Blumberg

New Law Gives Veterans Access to Telehealth for Mental Health Care

Posted by | Oct 27, 2020 | |

October 27 2020 – Suicide rates among U.S. veterans have been increasing steadily over the past decade, reaching an average of 16.8 deaths per day by 2017, according to the 2019 National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report. Legislation passed on October 17th, The Commander Scott Hannon Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act, is hoping to turn around that tragic trend by making telemedicine available to veterans for their mental health care.

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Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center Receives Get With The Guidelines- Stroke Gold Plus with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite Achievement Award

Posted by | Oct 27, 2020 | |

American Heart Association Award recognizes Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center’s commitment to quality stroke care
 
October 27 2020 – Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center receives the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines- Stroke Gold Plus with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite Quality Achievement Award. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment to ensuring stroke/brain attack patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines based on the latest scientific evidence.
 

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HEALTHY START COALITION OF MIAMI-DADE GATHERED VIRTUALLY TO HONOR HEALTHCARE WORKERS AT ITS ANNUAL AWARDS AND RECOGNITION CEREMONY

Posted by | Oct 27, 2020 | |

October 27, 2020 – The Healthy Start Coalition of Miami-Dade (HSCMD) held its Annual Awards and Recognition Ceremony on Friday, October 23, 2020 as a virtual event. The ceremony celebrated the critical work performed by clinicians, case managers, colleagues, volunteers, Board members and staff that contribute to HSCMD remaining a leader in maternal, infant and child health in Miami-Dade County. 

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QUANTUM FOUNDATION, COMMUNITY FOUNDATION AND OTHER FUNDERS PILOT PROGRAM TO CLOSE DIGITAL DIVIDE

Posted by | Oct 27, 2020 | |

Program Providing Technology Equity to Vulnerable Communities
 
October 27 2020 – As COVID-19 has forced our society into a virtual one with the internet becoming as vital a resource as public utilities such as water and electricity, Community Partners of South Florida (CPSFL) is receiving nearly $500,000 in grants to help close Palm Beach County’s digital divide. Quantum Foundation, in partnership with Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties (CFPBMC) and other funders, awarded the funding to create four full-time positions dedicated to bringing technology access and education to areas of most need in Palm Beach County.
 

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