This Year, FL Community Health Centers Took on More Than Medicine
On Sept. 26, 2024, Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida as a powerful Category 4 storm. Two weeks later, on Oct. 9, Hurricane Milton struck as a dangerous Category 3…
Step Into Health: Why Foot Care is Essential for Managing Diabetes
When you think of managing diabetes, you may think of things like monitoring blood sugar levels, making healthy meal choices, staying active, taking medications, and attending doctor appointments. But here…
Beyond the Screen: Social Media and Mental Health
For many of us, checking platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok has become a routine in our daily lives. From the moment we wake up to the moment we go…
No Acronyms Allowed Has a Conversation with Reid Garnett of Vot-ER
Hi, everyone, and welcome to another episode of No Acronyms Allowed, a podcast by the Florida Association of Community Health Centers. As we think about the upcoming election, we also…
FL Community Health Centers plead for operational funding post-hurricane
Following Hurricane Helene, Hurricane Milton left a trail of destruction across the Sunshine State and the combination has pushed some Community Health Centers to their limits. While some were spared…
Daily Audio Newscast – October 4
Hurricane Helene death toll tops 200 as search and rescue efforts continue in North Carolina, community health centers in Florida struggle to serve patients as storm recovery strains resources, a…
Florida healthcare comes through hurricane largely unscathed
As Florida recovers from Hurricane Helene, the state’s network of Community Health Centers continues to provide crucial care statewide. Community Health Centers see patients despite their ability to pay. Although…
FL Community Health Centers mostly rebound after Helene
As Florida recovers from Hurricane Helene, the state’s network of Community Health Centers continues to provide crucial care statewide. Community Health Centers see patients despite their ability to pay. Although…
Don’t Leave Your Furry Friend Behind: Emergency Planning for Pets
In the face of an emergency, our first instinct is often to protect ourselves and our loved ones. But how often do we consider the safety of our four-legged family…
FL patients face uncertain future amid prescription drug program challenges
The 340B Drug Pricing Program, designed to provide discounted medications to safety-net hospitals and clinics serving low-income populations, is at the center of a heated legal and legislative battle nationwide.…