Man Up Your Health
The longstanding stereotype that men don’t go to the doctor still holds true today. Despite the wealth of information about health and fitness available, men continue to lag behind women…
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It’s Not the Heat, It’s the Humidity. OK, It’s Both
Guest Blog Post by: Dr. Adele de Vera with Healthcare Network The carefree days of summer without school and schedules beckon children to go outside. Pool, bicycles, playgrounds! But with…
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Talk Therapy Doesn’t Have to Break the Bank: Community Health Centers and Mental Wellness
During Mental Health Awareness Month, it’s important to reflect on the significance of mental health and its impact on our well-being. Mental health concerns can affect anyone, regardless of gender,…
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Primary Care: It’s Not as Easy as It Looks
It’s no surprise to those who work in public health that retailers have not been able to succeed in the primary care landscape. Although their intentions may be genuine, retailers…
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Florida Health Centers step up as Walmart closes rural health-care services
Last week, Walmart became the latest major retailer to retreat from providing direct health-care service by announcing closures of all its health clinics and virtual health-care operations. However, Florida’s health…
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How To Manage Stress During National Stress Awareness Month
April is National Stress Awareness Month, and it’s a timely reminder to pay attention to our stress levels and how they impact our health and well-being. Did you know that Americans…
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The Florida Association of Community Health Centers (FACHC) Announces a New Partnership with CHCollective
The Florida Association of Community Health Centers (FACHC) proudly announces a new partnership with CHCollective, a health center-owned and operated LLC built to ensure that America’s health centers secure the…
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Florida Health Centers, Free Clinics Find New Ways to Train, and Retain, Health Workers
Employment in healthcare settings remains below pre-pandemic levels, according to a report released in March. The number of healthcare workers dropped dramatically during the start of the coronavirus pandemic and…
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Parents Can Achieve Work-From-Home Harmony With These Essential Strategies for Self-Care
Guest Blog Post by: Amanda Henderson with Safe Children In today’s rapidly changing work environment, work-from-home parents face the dual challenge of fulfilling their professional responsibilities while ensuring their family…
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FACHC requests Medicaid reimbursement rate increase for Florida community health centers
The Florida Association of Community Health Centers (FACHC) is requesting a Medicaid reimbursement rate increase for the state’s federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) to cover the actual cost of care…
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