Miami, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health (Department) is strongly encouraging all unvaccinated residents to get their flu shot as soon as possible. Flu vaccination is the best way to prevent the flu and its potentially serious complications.
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Several Caribbean nations have implemented an initiative aimed at improving hypertension prevention and control.
Two Cuban doctors have claimed they and other detainees were forced to live in unhealthy conditions while held at an immigration detention in the United States.
NASSAU, The Bahamas– Health Minister Dr. Duane Sands says diabetes mellitus is a devastating and costly non-communicable disease and is the fifth leading cause of death in The Bahamas.
PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti – The American Embassy here has announced the arrival of the hospital ship USNS Comfort as part of the operation Sustainable Promise of the United States Navy.
Debbie, 63, and Doug Chambers, 72, had always been a social couple, enjoying travel, dinners with friends and going to the movies.
November is also “Movember”, the global movement to raise awareness about prostate cancer and other men’s health issues.
Miami, FL – The community of South Florida will gather this fall and be part of the powerful movement to end lupus. The Walk to End Lupus Now® South Florida, Florida’s largest lupus walk, will take place on Saturday, November 16 at Marlins Park. The event will feature special guests and walk emcee Lucy Lopez from Power 96’s Morning Show.
Fort Lauderdale, Florida – Broward Health is looking for diverse suppliers. On Nov. 7, the healthcare system hosted its 23rd annual Broward Health Supplier Diversity Business and Health Expo at Signature Grand in Davie, Florida. Dozens of interested business owners were in attendance.
Broward Health hosts community events to educate and empower residents. In November, the healthcare system offers the following free classes and conversations. For more information about the events, call 954-759-7400 or visit BrowardHealth.org/Events.
Sunrise, Florida - The Florida Panthers today announced the extension of their partnership with Broward Health.As part of the partnership, Salah Foundation Children’s Hospital at Broward Health will become the ‘Official Pediatric Hospital’ of the club.
Saint Lucia, (PAHO) - Saint Lucia became the third country of the Caribbean to implement the HEARTS initiative to improve prevention and control of hypertension, one of the risk factors for cardiovascular diseases such as heart attacks and strokes, the principal causes of death in the Caribbean.
