Panel explores surge in HIV cases in Florida, law and policy response

Naomi L.P. Ardjomand-Kermani of WellFlorida Council Inc., St. Petersburg City Council member Steve Kornell, and Kristen Whitesell of Metro Wellness and Community Centers presented at Stetson law school on March 31 on the need for a law and policy response to rising cases of HIV infection in Florida.

Stetson’s Lambda Legal Society, Black Law Students Association, Health Care Law Association and Law Students for Reproductive Justice co-sponsored the program for students on HIV/AIDS and the Law.

“The impetus for this program was the release of some startling statistics in 2015 specific to […]

April 12, 2016

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Health Information Technology (HIT) is a great way for service providers and patients to electronically share necessary health information. However, many rural communities in Florida lack financial and technical resources to implement HIT within their practices.

Fortunately, the Rural Health Partnership of North Central Florida (RHP) developed CommunityHealth IT to create a solution to this problem. This organization helps rural providers understand the benefits, risks and opportunities of HIT while providing the means to invest in HIT programs. CommunityHealth IT is supported by partners throughout […]

March 23, 2016

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Insider
By Laura Castro

If you live in Alachua County, please take a few minutes to complete a survey that will help UF Health and other local health care partners better understand and meet the long-term health needs of the community.

The Alachua County Community Health Needs Assessment will provide us with a snapshot of our community’s overall health: It helps determine the effectiveness and efficiency of health care and identifies factors affecting the population that need attention to improve health.

The survey will be available until […]

March 23, 2016

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Gainesville Sun
By Christopher Curry

While still faring better than most of the state, Alachua County dropped several spots in the latest annual county-by-county ranking of residents’ health.

Neighboring rural counties – including Union, Putnam and Bradford – again ranked toward the bottom of the state’s 67 counties, a situation health care providers serving those areas attributed to limited access to medical care, grocery stores with fresh foods and exercise opportunities.

Released on Wednesday, the 2016 Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute County […]

March 17, 2016

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8992665_sCommunityHealth IT’s leadership serves as the official Health IT advisors for the national Professional Association of Health Care Office Management (PAHCOM). PAHCOM has been working as the premier course of support and resources for managers and administrators of small healthcare practices throughout the country since 1988. Working with PAHCOM, CommunityHealth IT developed the Health Information Technology Certified Manager for Physician Practice, which is now one […]

March 16, 2016

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What are the characteristics of a healthy community? Your answer to this question may depend on how you feel about your own personal health, such as how often you eat healthy foods or exercise.
To others, it may mean living in a safe neighborhood, or having access to the doctors and medical services they need. Definitions of a healthy community can vary, but are all important when working together to uncover the core health issues in our area.

Thankfully, residents of Alachua […]

March 15, 2016

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January 14, 2016
By Lori Tobias

Technology, grants and innovative programs allow smaller, remote doctors and clinics to offer a higher level of service

Patricia Mull was working in her garden when she felt the sensation of pins and needles in her left leg. Moments later, her leg went numb and then her left arm.

“I went inside to my partner and I said, ‘I am stroking,’” she recalls. “My partner, who is a retired radiologist, took the carving knife and touched my side. He said, ‘Can you […]

March 14, 2016

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PresentationAWellFlorida Council was recently awarded a Gold ADDY and the Larry Edwards Public Service Award by the Gainesville chapter of the American Advertising Foundation (AAF). The awards are for a public service campaign for the Maternal, Infant and Early Childhood Program (MIECHV). Jill Dygert, Art Director and Communications Manager of WellFlorida, is credited with the creative direction, graphic design and copy […]

March 9, 2016

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The Florida Rural Health Association (FRHA) is holding its 22nd Annual Rural Health Educational Summit on April 28 and 29 at the Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront in St. Petersburg, Florida. At the event, individuals and organizations will have the opportunity to join in advocacy for assurance of affordable healthcare for Floridians.

The keynote address will focus on Leadership Equity: The Key to Improving Population Health. Topics will focus on rural impacts from the recent Florida Legislative Session, oral health, and improving population health. Sessions include: […]

March 9, 2016

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North Florida School Days
By Lauren Vagelakos

Though Open Enrollment for the Health Insurance Marketplace ended on January 2016, consumers can still get help getting insurance through Special Enrollment Periods or through Florida KidCare. Navigators in North Central Florida are available year round to help consumers explore insurance options and enroll in a plan that meets their needs and budget.

What is a Special Enrollment Period (SEP)?
SEPs allow individuals and families to enroll in a health plan on Healthcare.gov outside of Open Enrollment. Types of SEPs […]

March 9, 2016

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