A bill that would have required women seeking an abortion to have an ultrasound performed by the doctor as well as prohibiting state or federal funds to be used for an abortion, among other health care changes has been vetoed by Floridan Gov. Charlie Crist. HB1143 In his veto letter, Crist said the following:
The Broward County Health Department recognizes June 27, 2010 as National HIV Testing Day; which is designed to encourage individuals to assess their risk for HIV infection and know their HIV status. This annual day of recognition promotes FREE, anonymous and confidential HIV counseling and testing throughout Broward County. The theme, “Take the Test, Take [...]
The pill bill mill, that puts stringent requirements on who can operate a pain clinic in Florida was signed by Gov. Charlie Crist. As the ink dries on that bill, (Click to read Senate Bill 2272) Broward County officials are working to put their own laws in place to curb the clinics which are famous [...]
For those of you who have tried to register for the HazMat Module 3 training that is being offered by BP, the classes are full. The current schedule does not have any additional times for Fort Lauderdale listed as of yet. The same training is also being provided for free on line. Below are the instructions that [...]
Attorney General Bill McCollum today encouraged AvMed Health Plan members to monitor their credit statements to ensure their personal information is not compromised as a result of a data breach. AvMed is one of the health plans available to state workers. Last December, two laptops containing over 1.2 million members’ records were stolen from AvMed’s [...]
Last week, the Florida Attorney General, Bill McCollum filed an amended complaint in the lawsuit challenging the federal health care reform act. The amended complaint now features 20 state plaintiffs; additionally, the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) joined the lawsuit as a co-plaintiff on behalf of its members nationwide. The original lawsuit was filed [...]
From McNeil Consumer Healthcare: McNeil Consumer Healthcare, Division of McNEIL-PPC, Inc., in consultation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), is voluntarily recalling all lots that have not yet expired of certain over-the-counter (OTC) Children’s and Infants’ liquid products manufactured in the United States and distributed in the United States, Canada, Dominican Republic, Dubai [...]
By MargateNews.net Northwest Medical Center in Margate has announced establishing an open heart surgery program scheduled to begin by the end of 2010. The new program will enhance cardiovascular services already offered at the hospital, which include elective and emergent percutaneous angioplasty, state of the art coronary imaging services, expert cardiologists, radiologists and clinicians.
The Florida House today passed a measure designed to increase the quality of care for Floridians while ensuring that taxpayer dollars are used efficiently. House Bill (HB) 7183 addresses the reorganization of the Department of Health (DOH). If signed into law, this measure will refocus the mission of the DOH by streamlining and prioritizing public [...]
Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum today issued the following statement commending Alaska Governor Sean Parnell and Alaska Attorney General Daniel Sullivan for joining the lawsuit that challenges the constitutionality of the health care reform law:
Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum today announced that five additional states will join the lawsuit led by Florida challenging the federal Health Care Reform Law. Indiana, North Dakota, Mississippi, Nevada and Arizona will join Florida and 12 other states in the first lawsuit filed that challenges the new law as unconstitutional.
In a tightly controlled environment, Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-FL, held a town hall meeting in downtown Fort Lauderdale Monday night. As the meeting start, it was evident the crowd was just as evenly divided as our nation seems to be, some in favor of the current administration’s moves with others against. Outside, the streets [...]
The City of Miramar is happy to announce its partnership with Nova Southeastern University. The College of Dental Medicine will be providing free, basic dental services to City of Miramar residents at the City of Miramar Multi-Service Complex, located at 6700 Miramar Parkway, Miramar, FL 33025. Qualified graduate students and their dentist professors will be [...]
Attorney General Bill McCollum today filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Department of Treasury and the U.S. Department of Labor alleging the Health Care Reform bill signed into law by President Obama this morning is unconstitutional. The bipartisan lawsuit was joined by 12 Attorneys General and is the [...]
While President Barack Obama and local representatives are extolling to virtues of the health care bill finally passed after months of debate, Florida attorney general Bill McCollum, along with nine other states are preparing a lawsuit against the bill.
Looking to connect with new business? Find a job? Get some business training? Attend one of South Florida’s largest business trade shows ever. Six shows in one, the expo, produced by the Broward County and South Florida Chamber of Commerce, includes a South Florida business-to-business expo, an international trade show, a technology show, a health [...]
More 12 year olds have used potentially lethal inhalants than have used marijuana, cocaine and hallucinogens combined, according to data released today by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) in conjunction with the 18th annual National Inhalants & Poisons Awareness Week.
Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum today released the following response to reports that during today’s Health Care Summit, President Obama advocated for an individual mandate requiring every person to be have health care coverage or otherwise pay a fee or tax:
For many, the spiritual path begins with a guide. For others, such as Maria Baez, spiritual awareness is naturally a part of their essence from childhood. “I was always connected to the path since I was a little girl and discovered my intuitive gift at age 12 when I was having prophetic dreams and images [...]
The Broward County Commission recently approved a $171,495 agreement with Health Foundation of South Florida to implement evidence-based health programming with at least 900 older adults beginning in January 2010. The County’s Elderly and Veterans Services Division will be implementing the Living Healthy, EnhanceFitness and Healthy IDEAS programs, which are part of Health Foundation’s Healthy [...]
As of Friday, February 5, 2010, Broward County Public Schools has received 587 new students from Haiti in the aftermath of the country’s recent devastating earthquake. These students are acclimating at
Take Part in the Mayor’s Extreme Makeover Challenge On Saturday, February 6, Mayor Roger B. Wishner will host the Sunrise Mayor’s Extreme Makeover Challenge. This free workshop on healthy living will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Village Civic Center (6800 Sunset Strip, Sunrise 33313). Pre-registration is not required. The Mayor’s [...]
Ah the soda fountain, a staple of the American daily culinary experience. Sweet, refreshing, ice cold and nearly half contain fecal bacteria. A recent study by the microbiologists at Hollins University has revealed that a full 48% of soda fountains at fast food restaurants contain coliform bacteria–a bacteria that commonly grows in feces. While 11% [...]
The City of Coral Springs and Broward County are partnering to host a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day on Sunday, January 31 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will be held in the rear parking lot at
From Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman-Schultz As a new year commences, it is important to reflect on the progress of the 111th Democratic-led Congress in 2009 as well as look forward to what’s ahead in 2010. Over the last year the House of Representatives passed many key measures to help America emerge as a stronger and more [...]