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Big Bend AHEC assists with health insurance – The Famuan

WebThe Big Bend Area Health Education Center, also known as Big Bend AHEC, is rolling out a new program to help the under-served obtain affordable health …

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Bill addressing mental health passes – The Famuan

WebPhoto courtesy: Stonewall Alliance Center. The Florida Senate unanimously passed Senate Bill 330 — Behavioral Health Teaching Hospitals — by a 40-0 vote on …

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New bill addresses Florida’s mental health crisis – The Famuan

WebSB 164 addresses the urgent workforce shortage among mental health professionals, a significant step toward making quality mental care more accessible to …

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FAMU alumna launches new health care company – The Famuan

WebHarris, a Florida A&M University alumna, has launched her new lifestyle management system, Count My Health, during the pandemic and has garnered quite a …

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Florida’s HIV patients may benefit from new program

WebAccording to a press release published after his speech, Floridians living with HIV and other chronic illnesses are the priority of this program. A study published by the …

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Elder Care Services looking out for local seniors – The Famuan

WebOver the span of the pandemic, medical professionals have made it clear that COVID-19 risks increase with age. Adults 65 and older are the most vulnerable …

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Student Health Services welcomes new campus psychiatrist

WebNow, after a year without an on-site psychiatrist, Student Health Services offers appointments with Dr. Wesley Runkle, located in Foote-Hilyer. Runkle is available …

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Most of city’s south side a food desert – The Famuan

WebAccording to the United States Department of Agriculture, about 23.5 million people live in food deserts and approximately 2.3 million people live in low-income, rural …

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Virtual reality therapy evolving – The Famuan

WebIn our rapidly advancing world, technology is at the forefront of reshaping how we address mental health challenges, and virtual reality is emerging as a promising …

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What to know about the Baker Act – The Famuan

WebThe Florida Mental Health Act of 1971, known as the Baker Act, is a statue only for the state of Florida. The legislation was nicknamed "Baker Act" after Maxine …

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Students’ mental health should not be overlooked – The Famuan

WebThe transition to the end of the semester is always challenging for students who now have to prepare for finals. The stress of a heavy workload can be detrimental to …

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The rich history of Florida A&M College Hospital – The Famuan

WebThe Florida A&M College Hospital, which is now an administration building known as Foote-Hilyer, was originally a two-story, 19-bed sanitarium built in 1911 …

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Nursing students prepare for demanding career – The Famuan

WebNursing students prepare for demanding career. Nurses are the backbone of not just the medical field as a whole but for many communities as well. To some they are …

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What’s in Foote-Hilyer today

WebThe Foote Hilyer administration building has endured several major changes and renovations during the past 110 years. In the early 1900s, FAMU President Nathan …

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Legislation addresses food deserts – The Famuan

WebA key component of public health is having access to nutritious, inexpensive food. In response, a Florida lawmaker has filed SB 112, the Healthy Food Financing …

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Neighborhood Medical Center moving into former south side bank

WebNeighborhood Medical Center is putting its money where its passion is, and is moving into a building of its own on the south side. With more than $1 million in …

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“The Game is Being Sold, Not Told” – The Famuan

WebIn the United States, physician-patient healthcare has taken a backseat to capitalism. On Tuesday in The Blue Cross Blue Shield Auditorium, Jasmine Bowers, …

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Natural remedies and the African American community

WebNatural remedies can be the use of herbs, animal byproducts, religious conviction, naturopathic therapy, alternative procurement and body awareness to treat or …

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Tallahassee ranked highest in STD in Florida: Here’s why

WebTallahassee is ranked at 14, surpassing other major cities in the state such as Miami, Orlando, Tampa, and Jacksonville. “First we must look at the population,” says …

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