Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death in the United States, resulting in about one in four deaths, according to a recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) study. There are various heart conditions under the umbrella of “heart disease,” and the most-common type among Americans is coronary artery disease.

As we continue working to distribute vaccines as quickly as we get new supplies, Miami-Dade will release a limited number of #COVID19 vaccine appointments for seniors age 65+ starting today, Monday, January 11 at 2:00 pm. Check here for available appointments: miamidade.gov/vaccine.

MIAMI, Fl.  —  The COVID-19 Mental Health & Wellness Program takes center stage with Black, Brown, and marginalized communities with a national program launch for RER Consulting Enterprise, LLC (RER).

Deerfield Beach, Florida – Broward Health North began inoculating its team of frontline caregivers with the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine on Monday, December 21, 2020.

GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands – The Premier of this British Overseas territory, Alden McLaughlin says a mass vaccination campaign to prevent the spread of COVID-19, will be rolled out across the territory starting in January.

The Clarendon Health Services (CHS), showed its appreciation for the oustanding work done by Custos Rotulorom of the parish, the Hon. William “Billy” Shagoury, with an appreciation ceremony held in his honour on Monday November 30, 2020 on the Clarendon Health Department grounds.

MIAMI  – Approximately 10 percent of Florida middle and high school students report having engaged in “digital self-harm” – they have cyberbullied  themselves. It is an emerging form of self-harm that may be increasing among adolescents, according to a recent study led by an FIU researcher. 

The Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA), in its drive towards full COVID-19 education in Manchester and Clarendon has collaborated with the office of the Custodes in both parishes to host a series on Covid-19 intervention and response programmes spanning the region.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida – In addition to annually providing professional healthcare services and compassionate care for nearly 11,000 clients with special healthcare needs in Broward County, Children’s Diagnostic & Treatment Center (CDTC)is a one-stop, family-centered approach to addressing the complete healthcare needs of children, youth and women living with HIV.

The overall cost of the equipment donated by the US Embassy is approximately J$3.4 million dollars. This will help the SRHA not only in the fight against COVID-19, but will aid the entity to deliver proper health service within the region.

WASHINGTON - The Health Opportunity and Equity (HOPE) Initiative today launched a state-of-the-art platform that supports a new narrative on health inequities and provides achievable pathways for states to eliminate health disparities. In the midst of a national Reckoning on Race and the COVID-19 pandemic, this comprehensive data on populations of color is a critical resource for policymakers, as well as the medical and public health fields.

Broward Health Community Health Services has extended its Mobilize to Immunize program to offer free immunizations and low-cost physical exams at two community health centers through November 27.