Author: Dorron Blumberg

Quantum in the Community Grant Period Opens for Grassroots Organizations

Posted by | Jun 28, 2019 | |

On June 2, the application period opened for Quantum Foundation’s Quantum in the Community (QIC) program, which provides grant money to help grassroots charities in Palm Beach County meet the basic needs of the county’s most vulnerable residents. Now in its ninth year, the program is celebrating its success by increasing the pool of available funds to $1 million, with selected nonprofits receiving up to $25,000 each.

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Ensuring Quality Patient Care Every Step of the Way

Posted by | Jun 28, 2019 | |

From a financial and revenue perspective, there are several competing factors that go into running a successful non-profit health care system while also meeting the growing and varied needs of patients. With a budget of $1.2 billion, Broward Health is one of the largest public health care systems in the nation and, as with any organization of this size, we face a myriad of challenges.

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Florida Cancer Specialists Welcomes Susmitha Apuri, MD – New Medical Oncologist/Hematologist Joining in Inverness

Posted by | Jun 26, 2019 | |

June 25, 2019 – Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute (FCS) is pleased to announce that Medical Oncologist/Hematologist, Susmitha Apuri, MD will be joining the statewide practice on July 1, 2019, and will be seeing patients in Inverness, (2231 Highway 44 West, Unit 203). FCS CEO, Brad Prechtl, MBA said, “Dr. Apuri brings much needed expertise in medical oncology and hematology to the central Florida community of Inverness. We are pleased to have her join the FCS family.”
 

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Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County Announces Community Health Assessment and Improvement Plan Community Meeting

Posted by | Jun 26, 2019 | |

June 25. 2019 – The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County is pleased to announce it will be hosting the Community Health Assessment and Improvement Plan Community Meeting to share the assessment results. The purpose of the Community Meeting is to gather a diverse mix of public health professionals, community members, state and local health officials and community organizations so they can take a collaborative approach to discussing the needs of the community and to develop strategies and interventions. The Community Meeting will take place at the Fire Fighter Memorial Hall at 8000 NW 21st Street, Suite 222, Miami, FL 33126 on Thursday, July 18th, 2019 from 8:00 AM-4:00 PM. 

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