Author: Dorron Blumberg

March 31 2020 – Storks and Signs Unlimited Critter Invasion wanted to put smile on the faces of our health care workers. They put signs all over the property in front of the emergency room at Florida Medical Center. 

March 27, 2020 – AvMed, one of Florida’s oldest and largest not-for-profit health plans, is providing healthcare services and resources to it members to help address the spread and impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19). During this time, AvMed will remain open as an essential business for the community. In an effort to protect the community and its associates, AvMed began moving its workforce to the home setting early last week.  To date, more than 95% of the workforce is operating from home, allowing AvMed to ensure all of its members receive the critical access to care they need without delay or interruption. 

March 30, 2020 – In response to the shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE) for health workers treating patients during the coronavirus pandemic, Florida International University (FIU) and Baptist Health South Florida are partnering to 3D-print reusable face shields. The first batch of face shields was delivered on Saturday.

March 30, 2020 – Tenet Florida Physician Services celebrates National Doctors’ Day by paying tribute to its physicians for their service, skill and compassion. The observance commemorates the nation’s doctors, who have dedicated themselves to service by helping to save lives and ensure the good health of US citizens. This year’s national theme of, “Thank you for the hope and leadership,” is truly appropriate during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the outstanding group of physicians at Tenet Florida Physician Services are being honored virtually and in a socially distanced manner, that is a true sign of the times.