September 1 2020 – The West Palm Beach VA Medical Center has been designated as a 2020 Leader in LGBTQ Health Care Equality by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation (HRC). The designation was announced in the HRC’s August 30 press release with the medical center receiving top marks in all ranking criteria.
Read MoreAUGUST 28, 2020 – With an overall poverty rate of 24.6%, many residents of Florida’s Okeechobee County face economic hardships that make homelessness a difficult reality. The rural county’s large veteran population is not immune to these challenges. Now, thanks to a donation by VITAS® Healthcare, they can continue to receive support from the local Salvation Army branch.
Read MoreAugust 26, 2020 – Conviva Care Centers, a physician-led network of primary care physicians specializing in the care and treatment of seniors in Florida and Texas, announces the appointment of Nydia Sahagun as its new marketing leader. In this role, she will create and execute the marketing strategy for Conviva’s 95+ centers and their growing patient populations, including the expansion of Conviva’s digital footprint.
Read MoreThe state of Florida has faced a lot of challenges lately, yet even in the midst of hurricanes and a global pandemic, Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services Nicole “Nikki” Fried has been able to move forward on the state’s plan to create a hemp cultivation program.
Read MoreAccording to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), approximately 50 million Americans suffer from chronic pain. Many of these individuals have already, or will eventually, look to cannabis for relief as an alternative to opioids. In fact, across Florida alone, chronic pain is one of the most cited qualifying conditions for Medical Marijuana cardholders.
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