Author: Dorron Blumberg

Family Ties: Early Cardiac Events Pose Major and Different Risks in Close Relatives

Posted by | Apr 12, 2021 | |

FAU Schmidt College of Medicine and an International Team Publish Study Findings in ‘International Journal of Cardiology’  
 
April 12, 2021 — Family history of early cardiac events in first degree relatives such as a parent or sibling is a major risk factor, especially for premature events. Currently, data on risks in close relatives of patients with a family history of premature heart attacks, chronic stable angina or peripheral vascular disease are sparse.
 
 

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Lee Health resumes Community Contributions Program for virtual and outdoor events; launches new online system for requests

Posted by | Apr 12, 2021 | |

April 12, 2021 – After pausing community contributions and sponsorships last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Lee Health is proud to reopen sponsorship requests for virtual and outdoor events.
 
Lee Health is dedicated to giving back to the community and, through its Community Contributions Program, provides support to registered 501(c)(3) organizations in Southwest Florida. 
 

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West Palm Beach VA partners with Indian River State College to host a mass COVID-19 vaccination clinic

Posted by | Apr 12, 2021 | |

April 12 2021 – The West Palm Beach VA Medical Center is proud to partner with the Indian River State College to host a COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic on April 14, 2021 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Indian River State College Mueller Campus in  Vero Beach (6155 College Lane, Vero Beach, FL 32966). The Clinic will offer the single dose Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine to all Veterans (of any age), all spouses of Veterans and all Caregivers of Veterans by appointment or as a walk-in.

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John’s Island Community Service League Awards $30,000 Grant to Tykes & Teens in Continued Support of Indian River ALTOSS Program

Posted by | Apr 12, 2021 | |

April 12, 2021 – John’s Island Community Service League (JICSL) has awarded a $30,000 grant to Tykes & Teens, a leading provider of the highest quality, evidence-based mental health services and programs for children and adolescents for 25 years. The funding will support the Alternative to Out of School Suspension (ALTOSS) program in Indian River County that is housed at the Gifford Youth Achievement Center.

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