What to Do if You’re Stressed About the End of Mask Mandates
COVID-19 has normalized the use of masks as a preventative measure all across the US, but mask mandates are increasingly ending in most states.
Entries by Rick Potratz
Evolving Definitions of Addiction: Gaming Disorder and its Treatment Implications
The field of addictions research continues to evolve. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), gaming disorder has been recognized in the 11th Revision of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11).
Can My Baby Eat Rice?
Remember when you registered for that deluxe high chair back when you were pregnant?
How Black and Latinx Healthcare Workers in Support Roles Are Coping
The tolls of the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted how many people view work. A new study found that Black and Latinx healthcare workers in support roles experienced disruptions to their job duties due to the pandemic.
Blake Hall Promotion
Community Health of South Florida, Inc. (CHI) is excited to announce the promotion of Blake Hall to CEO and President. He has been with the non-profit health care company for 16 years and has excelled at securing opportunity, growth and quality care improvements.
Vaccine Hesitancy Dropped Faster Among Black People, Study Suggests
Differing views on the COVID-19 vaccine have had far-reaching impacts. A new study published in JAMA Network Open found that Black people worked through COVID-19 vaccine hesitation more quickly than white people.
#MentalHealthMatters: Break the cycle and start the conversation in the Black community
Black communities in America are 20% more likely than the general population to experience serious mental health challenges, according to Health and Human Services. Yet the American Psychiatric Association says only one in three Black adults will receive the treatment that they need. The problem is made worse during a time when a global pandemic […]
Mental Health Services Crucial to Helping Our Children Cope
With the pandemic continuing to uproot our community’s sense of normalcy, one population is increasingly struggling with mental health in the midst of it all– our kids. For children between ages 10 and 17 years old, the rollercoaster between being removed from school and being placed in virtual learning has resulted in huge gaps in […]
A Message From The President and CEO
I feel so honored to now serve as your President and CEO. I love this organization as I have been working for Community Health of South Florida, Inc. (CHI) for 16 years. Our team has evolved and become stronger and more strategic over the years. Together we will chart new paths for South Florida and […]
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