Entries by Rick Potratz
CHI RECOGNIZED AS HEALTH CENTER QUALITY LEADER WITH HRSA AWARD
Community Health of South Florida, Inc. (CHI) is recognized by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HRSA) as a “Health Center Quality Leader.” CHI received the award for placing among the top 30 percent nationwide in clinical quality measures. “This award shows our commitment to providing top quality care,” said Brodes H. Hartley […]
FUNDING FOR COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS REAUTHORIZED
Intense concern and worry over funding is alleviated after Congress passed legislation to fix the health center funding cliff with a two-year extension and $600 million in additional dollars to further support health center operations and address unmet needs. The news came as a huge comfort to Community Health of South Florida Inc. (CHI) and […]
Physician Investment Key to Improving Clinic’s BP-Control Rate
About 36.7 million people suffer from high blood pressure (BP) that is not controlled, which can lead to major health conditions including heart attack, stroke and kidney failure. The nation is in need of improving its 54 percent rate of blood-pressure control among adults with hypertension. Saint Anthony Amofah, MD, aims to help raise this number with an effective BP management-and-control program.
En riesgo seguro de salud excluido de reforma tributaria
El futuro de un programa de seguro de salud para niños está en riesgo, pues no fue incluido en la reforma tributaria que aprobó el Senado el fin de semana.
Coronas dentales en la cocina de su casa
Buscando una sonrisa perfecta, una residente de Hialeah acordó dejar que le colocaran coronas o puentes en los dientes en la cocina de su casa.
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