MIAMI – Be a #BreastFriend and help our sisters in shelters & on the streets….with a BRA! Since creation, brassieres have functionally offered chest and back support so that we could take on our busy days with the most amount of comfort. Now, women wear bras to look good on the outside and feel good […]
By Bob LaMendola – Florida Department of Health in Broward County FT. LAUDERDALE – Rainy season is right around the corner and that means one thing – protect yourself and your family from mosquitoes and the Zika virus. The bug to watch for is the Aedes mosquito, a small biter that is black with white spots […]
FORT LAUDERDALE – Dr. Sherilyn Gordon-Burroughs, MD, FACS, was in the prime of her life. The successful liver surgeon, a key member of the transplant team at Houston Methodist Hospital, Texas lost her life tragically on March 19. Dr. Gordon-Burroughs was trained in multi-organ transplantation and operated on children and adults. She conducted extensive research […]
Spice it up! Miami Featured Chef Shares some tips on Healthy Cooking for National Minority Health Month MIAMI – Imagine an event where the flavors and sensations of the Caribbean and Latin America are on display where tourists and locals can sample and experience music, dance and food that highlight the cultural heritage of the islands […]
National Minority Health Month, Dr. Marion Colas-Lacombe shares her views on improving health disparities in minority communities MIAMI – April is Minority Health Month! Healthier communities mean lower health care costs, which translate into a stronger economy and a more productive, competitive America. By drawing attention to the factors that help minority populations achieve wellness, […]
MIAMI – With the recent political drama around health insurance, there has been a lot of conversations around health lately. Considering April is National Minority Health month it would be a good idea to look at ways that health issued are being addressed in minority communities. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) […]
FT. LAUDERDALE – Health must be a priority in designing our communities, from healthy housing to parks and playgrounds. Walking and biking must coexist with cars and public transportation. We need lower levels of violence and crime so everyone can safely live, work, learn and play. We need to support farmers markets and local businesses that […]
FT. LAUDERDALE – It’s National Public Health Week, a time of year when the Florida Department of Health in Broward County highlights a variety of programs and activities carried out by public health professionals and community partners to protect, promote and improve the health of Broward residents and visitors. “National Public Health Week gives us […]
MIAMI – Miami Dade College’s (MDC) Benjamin Leon School of Nursing Lecture Series will present Facts vs. Fiction Surrounding Medical Marijuana: Translating the Clinical Reintegration of a Botanical Medicine, Wednesday, April 5, 5:30 – 8 p.m., with Dr. Jeffrey S. Block, the Florida Medical Association’s designated expert on botanical medicine. The event is free and open […]
By Kristin Halldorsdottir, RN – Florida Department of Health in Broward County FT. LAUDERDALE – Over the years, I’ve learned to be a savvy shopper. They say the first rule of grocery shopping is, don’t go on an empty stomach. It’s true. It can lead you into all sorts of temptations, like the smell from the […]
Grenadian, Curtis Bailey wins Sandals Diamond Award
2016 Grenada Sandals Diamond Winner, Curtis Bailey: An Inspiration in the Tourism Industry St. George’s, Grenada — A young Grenadian’s commitment to personal improvement and service excellence has been recognized by Sandals La Source. Certified member of the Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) Curtis Bailey was named the Sandals La Source 2016 Diamond Winner […]
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