Author: Dorron Blumberg

Quantum Invests in County’s Health

Private Grantmaking Organization Allocates Nearly $900,000 for Third Quarter Whole Health Initiatives

The board of trustees of Quantum Foundation, under the leadership of Mrs. Donna Mulholland, chair, recently approved nine new grants totaling $887,500 to health-related nonprofits based throughout Palm Beach County.

Quantum Foundation’s mission is to fund initiatives that improve the overall health of people living in Palm Beach County. In its 20th year of community investment, the foundation has assets of approximately $150 million and since its inception has awarded $130 million to hundreds of local nonprofit grantees. Every dollar the foundation grants stays in the county to benefit local communities.

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Indian River Medical Center to Join Cleveland Clinic Health System Governing Board of Indian River Medical Center and Hospital District Vote in Favor of Agreements with Cleveland Clinic

On October 3, 2017, the intensive 18-month effort to secure Indian River Medical Center’s future neared its conclusion today as the IRMC Board of Directors and the Indian River County Hospital District Trustees voted to approve a series of agreements that will result in IRMC joining the Cleveland Clinic health system. We expect to formally sign the agreements later this week.
Under the terms of the transaction, Cleveland Clinic is committing to invest at least $250 million in IRMC over the next 10 years.
 
 

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Healthy Aging: Can Alzheimer’s Be Prevented?

Can Alzheimer’s be prevented? It’s a question that continues to intrigue researchers and fuel new investigations. There are no clear-cut answers yet — partially due to the need for more large-scale studies in diverse populations — but promising research is under way. The Alzheimer’s Association® is leading the worldwide effort to find a treatment for Alzheimer’s, delay its onset and prevent it from developing.
 
 

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