Being involved in the healthcare profession is the dream of many people. It’s a career path that helps others and yourself, builds your self-esteem, and allows you to interact with a variety of people. If you’re considering to become a medical assistant there are more reasons why you should than shouldn’t. You can read on […]
CAYMAN ISLANDS – Health City Cayman Islands now operates a Level 3 Trauma Center, following the commissioning of its newly expanded Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) in early December 2018. On Monday, December 10, a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the tertiary care medical facility in East End, Grand Cayman, which is owned and operated by Indian health care […]
Broward County – Broward County Government has been awarded the Gold Level Worksite Wellness Award by the Florida Tobacco Cessation Alliance (FTCA). The employer provided health plan has removed all barriers to tobacco cessation methods such as copayments, coinsurance, and deductibles. The FTCA Worksite Wellness Award was established as a way to recognize and set a […]
NEW YORK – The unlikely marriage of weed and curry is among the recipes featured in a new book that encapsulates many of the exotic curries of the Caribbean region and is now available in time for the holiday season. Tapping into the rich and diverse cultural heritage and cuisine of the Caribbean, Caribbean-American journalist […]
By Bob LaMendola – Florida Department of Health in Broward BROWARD COUNTY – Would you like an activity that helped 91 percent of participants maintain their weight – or even lose pounds – during the holiday feasting season? If you said yes, join the 12th Annual “Eat Smart, Move More, Maintain Don’t Gain Holiday Challenge,” a […]
Third Global Conference on Health and Climate: Special Focus on Small Island Developing States, concluded on Wednesday with an Action Plan to be implemented in the Region Washington, D.C. — Health Ministers from across the Region of the Caribbean have agreed on an Action Plan to ensure that the health of those living in Small Island […]
By Dr. Kristen Hollist, Pharrm D, Cph SOUTH FLORIDA – Over half of the US population takes prescription medications, with an average of 4 prescriptions taken by American adults. Advancements in healthcare have resulted in major improvements for many people with different diseases. However with these advancements comes increasing use of medications and brings forth riskier consequences. […]
By Bob LaMendola – Florida Department of Health in Broward County SOUTH FLORIDA – Like a visiting relative who arrives unannounced and early, the flu has already appeared in South Florida – and it has affected children. As a result, the Florida Department of Health in Broward is urging people to take precautions to protect their […]
MIAMI – On Tuesday, October 9, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson will accompany Taranique Thurston to Jackson Memorial Hospital where she will receive treatment for a critical brain cyst. Thurston was referred to the hospital after being diagnosed with this life-threatening medical condition. Although born in the Bahamas to a Bahamian father, a gap in the […]
By Bob LaMendola – Florida Department of Health in Broward County SOUTH FLORIDA – As hurricanes and tropical storms spin in the Atlantic Ocean, let’s think about things we can do to avoid danger. Here’s one: Prevent carbon monoxide poisoning. Tragically, a few Floridians die from CO gas almost every time a storm or an emergency […]
Sharon Parris-Chambers Releases New Book, “Living Life As A Sacred Practice”
by Barbara Makeda Blake-Hannah, O.D. KINGSTON, Jamaica – Thoughtful people who seek answers to the mysteries of living life fully, often turn to books of sacred wisdom and advice. Whether it be the holy books such as the Bible, Koran or books by modern gurus like Iyanla Van Zant, the desire for spiritual guidance occupies a […]
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