Press Releases
2020
CHI HOLDS RIBBON-CUTTING CEREMONY FOR NEW MOBILE MEDICAL UNIT | July 2020
CHI ADJUSTS COVID-19 TESTING HOURS AND CRITERIA | June 2020
CHI SIGNS AGREEMENT TO OPEN NEW KEY WEST HEALTH CENTER | June 2020
CHI HOSTS GRAND RE-OPENING CEREMONY FOR ITS MARATHON HEALTH CENTER | Jan 2020
2018
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CHI SPONSORS FREE EVENTS FOR NATIONAL HEALTH CENTER WEEK AUG. 11-18 | 2018
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SF Hospital News | March 2018
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SF Hospital News | February 2018
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2017
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CHI Sponsors Free Events for National Health Week | 2017
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The Colonel was featured in Time Magazine!
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2016
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Read Our Current Press Releases Hot Off the Press
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CHI ANNIVERSARY ISSUE | Commemorative Issue | 2016
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ZIKA THREATENS FARM WORKERS, MIGRANT POPULATION | August 31, 2016
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CHI SPONSORS FREE EVENTS FOR NATIONAL HEALTH CENTER WEEK AUG. 9-16 | July 25, 2016
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SOUTH FLORIDIANS CAN ADDRESS LEGAL AND MEDICAL ISSUES IN ONE PLACE | June 20, 2016
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COMMUNITY HEALTH OF SOUTH FLORIDA INC. BECOMES FIRST FQHC NATIONWIDE TO RECEIVE GOVERNOR’S STERLING AWARD | May 11, 2016
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2015
CHI RECEIVES MORE THAN $1.5 MILLION IN GRANT AWARDS FROM HRSA | Sept. 18, 2015
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HOPE 4 L.Y.F.E. FUNDS MAMMOGRAMS FOR UNINSURED | Sept. 8, 2015
Articles
2021
Victoria Castro of Community Health of South Florida (CHI): How We Can Leverage the Power of Gratitude to Improve Our Overall Mental Wellness | Medium | April 2021
Community Health of South Florida Continues its Legacy of Excellence with Female Leaders | Community Newspapers | March 2021
El Impacto en la Salud Mental de Los Niños Migrantes Que Cruzan Solos la Frontera: Un Trauma Del Que Muchos No Conseguirán Reponerse | Univision | March, 2021
Who Will Vaccinate Miami-Dade Jail Detainees? Several Hundred Qualify but Have No Access | Miami Herald | March 2021
Will 2021 Spring Breakers Trigger a New COVID-19 Surge? | Healthline | March 2021
Florida Vaccines May Open to All in April, Desantis Says. For Now, Long Lines and Waits | Miami Herald | March 2021
Racial, Ethnic Disparities Found in Diagnosis, Treatment of ADHD | Very Well Health | March 2021
How Organizations Are Working Toward Equitable COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution | Very Well Health | March 2021
Telehealth Has Radically Changed the Way We Go to the Doctor—and We Have the Pandemic to Thank for That | Health | March 2021
As Miami-Dade Vaccinates Younger Residents for COVID, Black Seniors Feeling Left Behind | Miami Herald | February 2021
Community Newspaper Interview with Colonel Brodes H. Hartley Jr. | Miami Community News | February 2021
Miami HEAT/Direct Relief/CHI Meals Event | WSVN Channel 7 | February 2021
Miami HEAT/Direct Relief/CHI Meals Event | WPLG Channel 10 | February 2021
How to Become a Family Medicine Physician | USA News | January 2021
MLK Event | NBA Cares | January 2021
Small, Local Agencies Make a Big Impact on Pandemic | Keys Weekly | January 2021
What To Do If You’re Billed For A Covid-19 Test | Very Well Health | January 2021
Miami Heat Donates $1M, Partners With Direct Relief to Address Healthcare Gap Among South Florida’s Minority Communities | Direct Relief | January 2021
Miami Heat Donates $1M in Support of Minority Healthcare Infrastructure | NBA | January 2021
Miami Heat Donate $1 Million to Bridge Healthcare Gap in Minority Communities | CBS Miami | January 2021
What Can COVID-19 Testing Teach Us About Vaccine Rollout? | Very Well Health | January 2021
2020
After Losing Loved Ones to COVID-19, Families Grapple With Grief and the Holiday Season | WLRN | December 2020
Why the CDC Wants the Names and Birthdates of COVID-19 Vaccine Recipients | Healthline | December 2020
Digital Self-Harm Is on the Rise, Study Shows | Very Well Mind | December 2020
Doctors: Side Effects of HIV Medicines Can Be Managed | Med Shadow | December 2020
A Trump Administration Policy Is Increasing Health Risks for Undocumented Pregnant Women Doctors Say | Insider | December 2020
Children’s Trauma Center COVID Pandemic Resources for Children | Community Newspapers Radio Show | November 2020
Legacy Miami Top Black Healthcare Professionals 2020 | Legacy Magazine | November 2020
La posibilidad de eliminar Obamacare mantiene en vilo a millones de personas en Estados Unidos | Telemundo | November 2020
How Bad Is It Really to Skip Washing Your Hands After Using the Bathroom? | Livestrong | November 2020
Authoritative Parenting Is a Psychologist-Backed Technique to Raise Confident and Independent Kids | Insider | November 2020
Women and Statins: What You Need to Know About Managing Your Health | Readers Digest | November 2020
50 Photos of American Life in 2020 | Newsweek | November 2020
Senior-Level Hires and Promotions for the Week of Oct. 12, 2020 | Miami Herald | November 2020
Healthy Start Coalition of Miami-Dade Gathered Virtually to Honor Healthcare Workers at Its Annual Awards and Recognition Ceremony | South Florida Hospital News | October 2020
Blake Hall Promoted to President of CHI | South Florida Hospital News | October 2020
Senior-Level Hires and Promotions for the Week of Oct. 12, 2020
| Miami Herald | October 2020
How To Help Children And Adolescents Gain Coping Skills As Soon As They’re Struggling With Depression | WMFE | September 2020
7 Signs Of Growing Pains In Toddlers, According To Experts | Romper | September 2020
The best time to get a flu shot is in late September or October — here’s why | Insider | September 2020
Meals With A Side Of Medical Care | South Dade News Leader | September 2020
CHI recognized as Health Center Quality Leader with National Award | South Florida Hospital News | September 2020
As Suicidal Ideation Increases During COVID, Here Are Ways to Cop | Rewire | September 2020
Local College, Health Clinic Team Up to Offer Practical Nursing Skills | Keys Weekly | September 2020
Agencies partner on nursing program | Keys News | September 2020
How the Pandemic Has Increased Suicidal Thoughts | Next Avenue | September 2020
“How to make a positive impact.” With Beau Henderson & Dr. Howard Pratt | Arianna Huffington’s Thrive Global | August 2020
Debbie Mucarsel-Powell announces new legislation to aid mobile COVID-19 testing sites | FlaPol | August 2020
Dr. Howard Pratt of Community Health of South Florida: 5 Steps That Each Of Us Can Take To Proactively Help Heal Our Country | Authority Magazine | August 2020
Can you change the taste of your bodily fluids? | Mic | August 2020
Shorthanded mental health system battles Covid-19 pressures | Miami Today News | July 2020
12 Ways Black Therapists Personally Deal With Racial Trauma | HuffPost | July 2020
9 Resources For Non-Black Parents Of Black Children, Recommended By Experts & Families | Romper | June 2020
How to drive through the Florida Keys on a socially distanced road trip according to experts, plus what to pack, the best hotels along the way, and what to do if someone gets sick | Business Insider | June 2020
CHI signs agreement to open new Key West Health Center | South Florida Hospital News | June 2020
2019
November Spotlight: Romeena Lee, PGY-2, DO, MPH | Florida Academy of Family Physician Journal | December 2019
Chi foundation elects new chairman | Community Newspapers | October 5, 2019
Hundreds help CHI Foundation score big win at Casino Night | Community Newspapers | September 24, 2019
Shortage of Psychiatrists makes care spotty at best | Miami Today | September 03, 2019
Las heridas emocionales de la masacre de Parkland siguen abiertas | Univision | March 31, 2019
Community health center in Miami-Dade to open children’s crisis unit | WPLG | March 04, 2019
CHI’s planned Children’s Crisis Center aims to treat mental illness in youth | Cutler Bay News | February 26, 2019
2018
Open Enrollment Begins Thursday For Federal Marketplace Health Insurance | CBS Miami | October 31, 2018
Health care an important issue for Florida voters – CHI featured on national news | CBS This Morning | October 31, 2018
CHI receives $100,000 Gift from Cornerstone Group to help build the Jacquelyn T. Hartley Children’s Crisis Center in South-Dade | Miami’s Community Newspapers | August 17, 2018
Child vaccinations should be included in back-to-school to do list, CDC says | Local 10 WPLG | August 8, 2018
CHI to sponsor free events for National Health Center Week | Miami’s Community Newspapers | July 31, 2018
Addressing Gentrification in the West Grove | Miami’s Community Newspapers | July 13, 2018
Nancy Pelosi visita Miami a un año del fallido intento de acabar con Obamacare | Diario las Americas | May 3, 2018
La salud dental de los niños latinos, la peor de EEUU | Noticiero | Telemundo | April 19, 2018
2017
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Physician investment key to improving clinic’s BP-control rate | AMA Wire | December 18th, 2017
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En riesgo seguro de salud excluido de reforma tributaria | Telemundo 51 | December 04th, 2017
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Coronas dentales en la cocina de su casa | Telemundo 51 | November 20, 2017
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South Miami-Dade Health Centers Up And Running After Hurricane Irma | WLRN | September 28th, 2017
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Critical Condition: Community Health Care On The Brink Of Lapsing | CBS Miami | September 27th, 2017
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2016
Check Out Where We’ve Been Featured Locally and Nationally
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CHI receives $200,000 check during partnership celebration | Miami’s Community Newspapers | September 23rd, 2016
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Marathon Health Center expanding in former Salvation Army building | FL Keys News | September 10th, 2016
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Farm Workers, Migrant Population Threatened by Zika| CBS Miami | September 1st, 2016
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In Miami’s Ground Zero for Zika, tank tops and shorts still abound | Stat News | July 31st, 2016
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Celebrity Golf Tournament Drives Home Funding for Crisis Center | Palmetto Bay News | April -May, 2016
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2015
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Community Health of South Florida Inc. (CHI) receives $1.5 Million Grant Award | September 20, 2015
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Chamber South Honors Volunteers Miami’s Community Newspapers | May 12, 2015
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Senior-Level hires, Promotions for Week of May 11: Juan D. Reyes | Miami Herald | May 10, 2015
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CDC puts Hispanic health risks under the microscope: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that Hispanics have a lower mortality rate than whites | Al Jazeera America | May 5, 2015
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Four South Florida health centers awarded thousands in Obamacare funds | Miami Herald | May 10, 2015
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CEME Spotlight: Community Health of South Florida Inc. | Outlook magazine by the Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine | Spring 2015
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Single mother of five and $4000 short for coverage | Miami Herald | April 17, 2015
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Golfing to save lives | Miami’s Community Newspapers | March 23, 2015
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Doris Ison – Florida City Hero | South Dade News Leader | March 6, 2015
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More than Half of Americans Who Lost Out on Obamacare Live in These 4 States | The Epoch Times | February 26, 2015
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Focus on South Florida: Doris Ison Tribute | CBS4 Miami
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Focus on South Florida on My33 TV Last two days for affordable care act enrollment this weekend | Blogging Black Miami | February 14, 2015
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Inmigrantes sufren problemas de salud por pesticidas | Primer Impacto, Univision | February 5, 2015
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Seed Planted by Doris Ison is Still Growing at CHI | The Gospel Truth Magazine | February 2015
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CHI to host Feb. 27 celebration honoring its founder, Doris Ison Miami’s Community Newspapers | February 3, 2015
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CHI offers assistance in obtaining health insurance under ACA Miami’s Community Newspapers | January 6-19, 2015
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2014 Affordable Care Act creates residencies for doctors in South Florida health centers | Miami Herald | July 18, 2014
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South Florida Health Center Receives $2 Million Grant Under the Affordable Care Act | WLRN-FM | July 16, 2014
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CHI of South Florida Celebrates More than Four Decades at the Forefront Quality Healthcare Miami Herald This Miami Legacy Black Healthcare Special Sections | Dec. 15, 2014
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CHI doctors featured in Miami Herald Legacy Black Healthcare Special Section | Black Healthcare Special Sections | Dec. 15, 2014
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Worker helps with sign-ups | The Citizen | November 24, 2014
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Haiti – Diaspora : Success of mobile consular services in Florida Haiti Libre | November 20, 2014
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Health Insurance Enrollment Begins CBS4 Miami | November 15, 2014
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Community Health of South Florida programs fund free mammograms | Miami’s Community Newspapers | October 2014
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CHI’s Dr. Ndemie Price discusses packing healthy drinks versus unhealthy drinks for school lunches | NBC6 Miami | August 13, 2014
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CHI’s Dr. Nicole Fields discusses CHI’s events for National Health Center Week | CBS4 Miami Focus on South Florida on My33 TV | August 10, 2014
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CHI’s Mae Goins, Vice President for Nursing Services, discusses CHI’s Back-to-School Health Fair NBC6 Miami | August 7, 2014
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CHI’s new residency program first of its kind in the state Coral Gables News, Miami’s Community Newspapers | June 24, 2014
2020
Children’s Trauma Center COVID Pandemic Resources for Children | YouTube | November 2020
Legacy Miami Top Black Healthcare Professionals 2020 | Issuu | November 2020
La posibilidad de eliminar Obamacare mantiene en vilo a millones de personas en Estados Unidos | Telemundo | November 2020
How Bad Is It Really to Skip Washing Your Hands After Using the Bathroom? | Livestrong | November 2020
Authoritative Parenting Is a Psychologist-Backed Technique to Raise Confident and Independent Kids | Insider | November 2020
Women and Statins: What You Need to Know About Managing Your Health | Readers Digest | November 2020
50 Photos of American Life in 2020 | Newsweek | November 2020
Senior-Level Hires and Promotions for the Week of Oct. 12, 2020 | Miami Herald | November 2020
Healthy Start Coalition of Miami-Dade Gathered Virtually to Honor Healthcare Workers at Its Annual Awards and Recognition Ceremony | South Florida Hospital News | October 2020
Blake Hall Promoted to President of CHI | South Florida Hospital News | October 2020
Senior-Level Hires and Promotions for the Week of Oct. 12, 2020
| Miami Herald | October 2020
How To Help Children And Adolescents Gain Coping Skills As Soon As They’re Struggling With Depression | WMFE | September 2020
7 Signs Of Growing Pains In Toddlers, According To Experts | Romper | September 2020
The best time to get a flu shot is in late September or October — here’s why | Insider | September 2020
Meals With A Side Of Medical Care | South Dade News Leader | September 2020
CHI recognized as Health Center Quality Leader with National Award | South Florida Hospital News | September 2020
As Suicidal Ideation Increases During COVID, Here Are Ways to Cop | Rewire | September 2020
Local College, Health Clinic Team Up to Offer Practical Nursing Skills | Keys Weekly | September 2020
Agencies partner on nursing program | Keys News | September 2020
How the Pandemic Has Increased Suicidal Thoughts | Next Avenue | September 2020
“How to make a positive impact.” With Beau Henderson & Dr. Howard Pratt | Arianna Huffington’s Thrive Global | August 2020
Debbie Mucarsel-Powell announces new legislation to aid mobile COVID-19 testing sites | FlaPol | August 2020
Dr. Howard Pratt of Community Health of South Florida: 5 Steps That Each Of Us Can Take To Proactively Help Heal Our Country | Authority Magazine | August 2020
Can you change the taste of your bodily fluids? | Mic | August 2020
Shorthanded mental health system battles Covid-19 pressures | Miami Today News | July 2020
12 Ways Black Therapists Personally Deal With Racial Trauma | HuffPost | July 2020
9 Resources For Non-Black Parents Of Black Children, Recommended By Experts & Families | Romper | June 2020
How to drive through the Florida Keys on a socially distanced road trip according to experts, plus what to pack, the best hotels along the way, and what to do if someone gets sick | Business Insider | June 2020
CHI signs agreement to open new Key West Health Center | South Florida Hospital News | June 2020
2019
November Spotlight: Romeena Lee, PGY-2, DO, MPH | Florida Academy of Family Physician Journal | December 2019
Chi foundation elects new chairman | Community Newspapers | October 5, 2019
Hundreds help CHI Foundation score big win at Casino Night | Community Newspapers | September 24, 2019
Shortage of Psychiatrists makes care spotty at best | Miami Today | September 03, 2019
Las heridas emocionales de la masacre de Parkland siguen abiertas | Univision | March 31, 2019
Community health center in Miami-Dade to open children’s crisis unit | WPLG | March 04, 2019
CHI’s planned Children’s Crisis Center aims to treat mental illness in youth | Cutler Bay News | February 26, 2019
2018
Open Enrollment Begins Thursday For Federal Marketplace Health Insurance | CBS Miami | October 31, 2018
Health care an important issue for Florida voters – CHI featured on national news | CBS This Morning | October 31, 2018
CHI receives $100,000 Gift from Cornerstone Group to help build the Jacquelyn T. Hartley Children’s Crisis Center in South-Dade | Miami’s Community Newspapers | August 17, 2018
Child vaccinations should be included in back-to-school to do list, CDC says | Local 10 WPLG | August 8, 2018
CHI to sponsor free events for National Health Center Week | Miami’s Community Newspapers | July 31, 2018
Addressing Gentrification in the West Grove | Miami’s Community Newspapers | July 13, 2018
Nancy Pelosi visita Miami a un año del fallido intento de acabar con Obamacare | Diario las Americas | May 3, 2018
La salud dental de los niños latinos, la peor de EEUU | Noticiero | Telemundo | April 19, 2018
2017
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Physician investment key to improving clinic’s BP-control rate | AMA Wire | December 18th, 2017
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En riesgo seguro de salud excluido de reforma tributaria | Telemundo 51 | December 04th, 2017
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Coronas dentales en la cocina de su casa | Telemundo 51 | November 20, 2017
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South Miami-Dade Health Centers Up And Running After Hurricane Irma | WLRN | September 28th, 2017
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Critical Condition: Community Health Care On The Brink Of Lapsing | CBS Miami | September 27th, 2017
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2016
Check Out Where We’ve Been Featured Locally and Nationally
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CHI receives $200,000 check during partnership celebration | Miami’s Community Newspapers | September 23rd, 2016
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Marathon Health Center expanding in former Salvation Army building | FL Keys News | September 10th, 2016
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Farm Workers, Migrant Population Threatened by Zika| CBS Miami | September 1st, 2016
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In Miami’s Ground Zero for Zika, tank tops and shorts still abound | Stat News | July 31st, 2016
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Celebrity Golf Tournament Drives Home Funding for Crisis Center | Palmetto Bay News | April -May, 2016
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2015
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Community Health of South Florida Inc. (CHI) receives $1.5 Million Grant Award | September 20, 2015
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Chamber South Honors Volunteers Miami’s Community Newspapers | May 12, 2015
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Senior-Level hires, Promotions for Week of May 11: Juan D. Reyes | Miami Herald | May 10, 2015
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CDC puts Hispanic health risks under the microscope: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that Hispanics have a lower mortality rate than whites | Al Jazeera America | May 5, 2015
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Four South Florida health centers awarded thousands in Obamacare funds | Miami Herald | May 10, 2015
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CEME Spotlight: Community Health of South Florida Inc. | Outlook magazine by the Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine | Spring 2015
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Single mother of five and $4000 short for coverage | Miami Herald | April 17, 2015
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Golfing to save lives | Miami’s Community Newspapers | March 23, 2015
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Doris Ison – Florida City Hero | South Dade News Leader | March 6, 2015
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More than Half of Americans Who Lost Out on Obamacare Live in These 4 States | The Epoch Times | February 26, 2015
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Focus on South Florida: Doris Ison Tribute | CBS4 Miami
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Focus on South Florida on My33 TV Last two days for affordable care act enrollment this weekend | Blogging Black Miami | February 14, 2015
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Inmigrantes sufren problemas de salud por pesticidas | Primer Impacto, Univision | February 5, 2015
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Seed Planted by Doris Ison is Still Growing at CHI | The Gospel Truth Magazine | February 2015
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CHI to host Feb. 27 celebration honoring its founder, Doris Ison Miami’s Community Newspapers | February 3, 2015
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CHI offers assistance in obtaining health insurance under ACA Miami’s Community Newspapers | January 6-19, 2015
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2014 Affordable Care Act creates residencies for doctors in South Florida health centers | Miami Herald | July 18, 2014
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South Florida Health Center Receives $2 Million Grant Under the Affordable Care Act | WLRN-FM | July 16, 2014
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CHI of South Florida Celebrates More than Four Decades at the Forefront Quality Healthcare Miami Herald This Miami Legacy Black Healthcare Special Sections | Dec. 15, 2014
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CHI doctors featured in Miami Herald Legacy Black Healthcare Special Section | Black Healthcare Special Sections | Dec. 15, 2014
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Worker helps with sign-ups | The Citizen | November 24, 2014
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Haiti – Diaspora : Success of mobile consular services in Florida Haiti Libre | November 20, 2014
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Health Insurance Enrollment Begins CBS4 Miami | November 15, 2014
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Community Health of South Florida programs fund free mammograms | Miami’s Community Newspapers | October 2014
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CHI’s Dr. Ndemie Price discusses packing healthy drinks versus unhealthy drinks for school lunches | NBC6 Miami | August 13, 2014
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CHI’s Dr. Nicole Fields discusses CHI’s events for National Health Center Week | CBS4 Miami Focus on South Florida on My33 TV | August 10, 2014
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CHI’s Mae Goins, Vice President for Nursing Services, discusses CHI’s Back-to-School Health Fair NBC6 Miami | August 7, 2014
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CHI’s new residency program first of its kind in the state Coral Gables News, Miami’s Community Newspapers | June 24, 2014
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