As a health care professional, should I be held to a higher standard for personal health? As I type this blog entry, a half empty bag of red, white and blue peanut M&M’s sits on my desk and the yellow one on the cover of the bag is smiling at me. The good thing is […]
Community Health of South Florida Inc.’s blog contains health tips, current medical news from infectious diseases to up-to-date advancements including treatments and medications, as well as columns from providers. This blog is an opportunity for CHI to share relevant and important health care information to encourage preventative care and a work-life balance. Please use this […]
We are about to celebrate the 50th year anniversary of the National Association of Community Health Centers. In the 1960’s, this community health center model was brought to the United States from South Africa. This one-stop model allows patients the convenience of taking care of several medical appointments in one day at one location. Soon, […]
One out of every eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer disease over the course of her lifetime. Breast cancer is the second leading cause of death from cancer in women. The cancer forms in tissues of the breast, usually in the tubes that carry milk to the nipple (ducts) and glands that make […]
We’ve all heard this before, and, I agree: health care should be a right, not a privilege. Recently, a decision was made by the U.S. Supreme Court (King v. Burwell) to uphold the payment of premium tax credits to qualified people. The argument was over the wording of the statute providing eligibility for tax credits only […]
Our children are constantly changing throughout the year, from physical to emotional changes. But, there is one time of the year that academic and social demands go through the biggest change. That time is now! Summer represents fun, sun, and a much needed break for parents and kids. It can also represent the upcoming stress […]
ChamberSOUTH, in partnership with Baptist Health South Florida, held the Fifth Annual ChamberSOUTH Excellence Awards. ChamberSOUTH in conjunction with its Gavel Club, Small Business Committee and Not for Profit Committee, organized a luncheon honoring outstanding individuals and organizations within the community who are championing excellence in business and volunteerism.
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