Author: Dorron Blumberg

Lee Health Announces Relaxed Visitation Restrictions

June 4, 2020 – Starting June 8, Lee Health is easing visitation restrictions while following strict guidelines that will continue to protect the safety of patients and staff during the coronavirus pandemic. Visitation was suspended in March, with some exceptions for compassionate care, to limit the number of people entering health care facilities in an effort to curtail the spread of the coronavirus. 

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Tenet’s Palm Beach Health Network Hospitals Remind Community to Stay Up-to-Date on Screenings and Treatments During National Cancer Survivors Day on June 7th

Benefits of cancer screenings during COVID-19 pandemic can greatly outweigh the risks
 
June 7, 2020 – Tenet’s Palm Beach Health Network is marking the 33rd National Cancer Survivors Day on June 7th with a strong reminder to the community to make sure missed cancer screening appointments due to the COVID-19 pandemic are rescheduled.  Early diagnosis of many types of cancer can greatly increase the chance of successful treatment.  Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, appointments for screenings of cervix, colon and breast cancers were down between 86% and 94% compared to average volumes in the three years prior, according to Epic Health Research.  Tenet’s Palm Beach Health Network hospitals and outpatient centers have protocols in place to safely treat patients with oncologic needs during this pandemic. 
 

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Tenet’s Palm Beach Health Network Hospitals Promote Brain Health During Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month

Recent report showing the number of commercially insured U.S. residents diagnosed with early onset dementia and Alzheimer’s rose by 200% from 2013 to 2017 underscores why cognitive testing and treatment should not be delayed due to pandemic
 
June 4 2020 – The COVID-19 pandemic has been stressful for all, but it may be worse, and very confusing, for those who are experiencing signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s or dementia. In June, for Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, the hospitals that comprise the Palm Beach Health Network want to raise awareness and promote brain health and the importance of early diagnosis and treatment of any kind of brain related disorder.
 

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Don’t rush to spend your PPP fund

The Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 has passed the Senate late Wednesday and is now just awaiting a final signature by the President.  While I typically do not publish information until it is Law, I feel that this is close enough to the end of the process and the sooner you are aware of these major changes to the spending requirements, different decisions can be made.  Here are some of the major changes that will impact your PPP loan and forgiveness when this is signed into law.

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