SNAP Food Assistance for South Florida Seniors is Just a Phone Call Away
Low-income adults 50 and older may qualify for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP),
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Broward Health Offers Free School Immunizations for the Uninsured
Broward Health Community Health Services is offering free immunizations and low-cost physical exams for uninsured children
Broward Health Neurosurgeon: “This is Our Moment to Find a Cure for Alzheimer’s”
An estimated 5.8 million Americans are affected by Alzheimer’s. Here in our home state of Florida, we have the country’s second-highest incidence….
New Marijuana Dispensary Opens in Tamarac
A new medicinal marijuana dispensary is open for business in Tamarac.
Tamarac Deputies Use New “Zen Den” to Wind Down From Stress
Tamarac sheriff’s deputies are making time to simply be.
COVID Infection Totals Rising In Broward Schools
Broward County Public Schools reported 1,056 new COVID-19 cases during the first half of May…
New Medical Marijuana Dispensary Opens In Tamarac
Tamarac has a new medical marijuana dispensary.
Chinese Restaurant Briefly Shut Down After Inspectors Find Dead Roaches, Sewage Backup
A North Lauderdale Chinese restaurant was temporarily shut down this month after state inspectors slapped the business with 19 violations.
New Report Highlights Disparities Facing Broward’s Hispanic, Black Populations
A new analysis is shedding light on challenges facing Broward County’s Hispanic and Black populations, highlighting disparities in education, public health and income.
North Lauderdale Restaurant Briefly Shut Down After Inspectors Find ‘Live Roaches’
A North Lauderdale Creole food restaurant was briefly shut down this month after state inspectors slapped the business with 17 violations.
Nonprofit Teams Up with City to Provide Free Hearing Tests
A local nonprofit has teamed up with the City of Tamarac to provide free hearing tests and discount hearing aids to residents.
10 Myths About Lung Cancer Debunked by a Thoracic Surgeon
Lung cancer is a profoundly common and dangerous disease, but we don’t talk about it nearly enough.
COVID Cases Jump 42 percent in Broward Schools
Broward County Public Schools have recorded 916 COVID-19 cases among students and staff as of Sept. 2,
Child Psychiatrist at Broward Health Coral Springs on Back to School Anxiety
The start of a new school year can be an exciting transition time for many children and young adults. For others, though, this is an annual time of stress and worry.
Boost Immunity from the Inside Out at NutriFlo Medspa and IV Lounge
Open for just under a year, NutriFlo Medspa and IV Lounge in Coral Springs says their IV hydration therapy…
Broward Schools Report 357 COVID-19 Cases Among Students and Staff
Broward County Public Schools have recorded 357 new COVID-19 cases among students and staff since school began Aug. 18, new data show.
Nonprofit Teams Up with City to Provide Free Hearing Tests
A local nonprofit has teamed up with the City of Tamarac to provide free hearing tests and discount hearing aids to residents.
As COVID Infections Surge, Just 2 Pediatric ICU Beds Still Open In Broward
With the number of new COVID-19 infections surging across Florida, new data show just two pediatric intensive care unit beds…
Amid COVID Surge, Just Five Pediatric ICU Beds Available In Broward
Data shows that just five pediatric intensive care unit beds remained available….
Number of Vaccinated Residents Increases in Broward
The percentage of Tamarac residents who received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine has increased in recent weeks, new state data show.
Broward Schools Backtrack on Mask Mandate After Governor’s Order
Broward County Public Schools has backtracked on its policy requiring masks for kids
2 Tamarac Residents Become Centenarians One Day Apart
Two Tamarac residents continue to shine as they celebrate their 100th birthday just one day apart.
New Data Show COVID Vaccinations by Zip Code
New data compiled by the Florida Department of Health show the percentage of Broward residents 12 and over who received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine as of June 22.
Robotic Surgery a ‘Game Changer’ in Complex Surgeries at Broward Health Coral Springs
For over a decade, Broward Health Coral Springs has provided surgeons the ability to perform complex surgeries using the assistance of an advanced robot.
University Hospital and Medical Center Announce $16 Million in Construction Upgrades
Community leaders came together on June 22 to celebrate the announcement and participate in a tour of an inpatient rehabilitation unit at University Hospital and Medical Cente
University Hospital begins using 3rd Robotic System for Minimally Invasive Surgery
University Hospital and Medical Center, a 317-bed hospital and a leader in breakthrough orthopedic care and joint replacement surgery in South Florida….
Tamarac Commissioner Mike Gelin Hosts Inaugural Bike Weekend
Designed to promote the health benefits and camaraderie of cycling to the local community, residents are invited to the inaugural Bike With Mike Weekend.
Pediatric Emergency Room Specialist at Broward Health Coral Springs: Education and Prevention are the Crux of Children’s ER
To ask Dr. Nirit Swerdloff what a day in the children’s ER is like is to understand both the joy and sorrow of delivering healthcare to the youngest and most vulnerable among us.
MD NOW Now Offering COVID-19 Vaccines at Tamarac Location
The Tamarac location of MD NOW Urgent Care is now offering the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, and anyone interested in receiving the vaccine must make an appointment.
Hoping to Beat the Odds, 46-year-old Undergoes Colectomy at Broward Health Coral Springs
For Coral Springs resident Jennifer Cunningham, colon cancer sits like a vulture in her family tree, watching over her and her mother while they continue to seek preventive care.