Author: Dorron Blumberg

CHI TO OFFER FREE WALK UP COVID-19 TESTING IN KEY WEST

May 5, 2020  – Community Health of South Florida, Inc. (CHI) is proud to offer free walk-up COVID-19 testing on Monday May 11, 2020 from 11am to 1pm at the Fredrick Douglas Community Center Gym, 111 Olivia Street, Key West, FL 33040. CHI was the first to offer drive through COVID-19 testing in the Keys and South Florida, and to date it has screened more than 5,400 people and tested more than 2,000.  CHI continues to lay the groundwork for a new health center to service the people of Key West in Bahama Village.

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Broward Health Foundation Receives Hand Sanitizer from Tito’s Handmade Vodka

May 6 2020 – Broward Health Foundation received a donation of hand sanitizer from Tito’s Handmade Vodka on Monday, May 4.
Tito’s donation of 300 spray bottles and a 55-gallon drum of alcohol-based sanitizer comes at a time when the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends people clean their hands regularly to limit the spread of infections such as COVID-19. When soap and water aren’t available to rid hands of germs, the CDC suggests using a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. The hand sanitizer should be placed all over the hands and then the hands should be rubbed until they feel dry.
 

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HCA EAST FLORIDA ANNOUNCES GRANTS TO AID IN COVID-19 RELIEF EFFORTS

Miami-Dade and Broward County community partners receive funding for coronavirus response  
 
May 5, 2020 – HCA East Florida Division, an affiliate of HCA Healthcare, is excited to announce $150,000 in grant support to the United Ways of Miami-Dade and Broward counties.  The HCA Healthcare Foundation, the philanthropic arm of HCA Healthcare, will provide more than $1 million in grants to local community organizations to aid in COVID-19 relief efforts nationwide. 
 

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Family Support Group by Rogers Behavioral Health

Rogers Behavioral Health is now offering a virtual support group for parents, spouses, and family members of those struggling with mental illness. This support group provides ongoing education and a safe place to share tips, ideas, and challenges. Each session is led by a therapist, who will provide valuable information to help you support your loved one as they take steps to improve their mental health.

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