By Marina I. Jokic – Florida State Homes One of the most important services provided by EFOF is individualized case management or tailored health plans for patients and their families. Those affected by epilepsy also have the choice to join a support group; there are a variety of group meetings on…...
Florida Voters Will Get Another Chance to Legalize Medical Marijuana
In 2014 a Florida ballot initiative allowing medical use of marijuana fell two points short of the 60 percent vote required for a constitutional amendment. That initiative’s supporters are trying again, and yesterday they announced that they had gathered enough valid signatures to qualify their measure, once again known as…...
Medical marijuana in Florida: Compassion a good bet on ballot
March 23, 2016 – Orlando Sentinel Two years ago, the medical marijuana constitutional amendment was on the ballot. Even though a majority of Florida voters supported it — 58 percent — it failed to meet the 60 percent threshold needed for passage. There was a strong and well-financed opposition that…...
Veteran living with epilepsy fighting for better quality of life
First Coast News, March 23, 2016 JACKSONVILLE, Fla.—A local veteran is gearing up for a life changing, possibly life ending brain surgery. He’s among the approximately 400,000 people in Florida who suffer from Epilepsy. But for Jay Hennessy, the seizures that come along with the disease average more than 100…...
Community Organizers Transform Florida into Obamacare Enrollment Powerhouse
By Izzy Lyman, Florida Watchdog April 16, 2015 After the second enrollment period in the Affordable Care Act’s Health Benefit Exchanges ended in February, the state of Florida – at 1.6 million enrollees – led the nation. The Sunshine State enrollees–the vast majority of whom are entitled to subsidies–have been…...
U.S. Health Boss: Florida at Crossroads for Obamacare Signup
By Nicholas Nehamas, Miami Herald November 17, 2014 Florida will play a crucial role in national efforts to sign people up for health coverage under the Affordable Care Act, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia Mathews Burwell said Monday during an appearance at Florida International University. “Florida…...
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