On the one year anniversary of the World Health Organization’s declaration of a global pandemic, AdventHealth officials reflected on the changes brought on by the virus and how it emphasized the hospital system’s founding mission of caring for the whole person – body, mind and spirit.
News Briefs
Renner Committee Tops $391,000 in February Haul
As he prepares to become House speaker after the 2022 elections, a political committee led by Rep. Paul Renner, R-Palm Coast, raised $391,500 in February, according to a newly filed finance report.
Palm Coast Community Center Awarded Prestigious Green Building Certification
The LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) rating system, developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), is the world leading green building project and performance management system that delivers a comprehensive framework for green building design, construction, operations and performance.
AdventHealth Seeks Participants for Groundbreaking Genomic Study of Hereditary Diseases
Researchers are seeking 3,000 participants to reach the statewide goal of 10,000. Participation is free, and all Florida residents are eligible. The study is being conducted in partnership with population-genomics company Helix.
Florida Lawmakers Pushing School-Zone Traffic Cameras
Pointing to a need to better protect children, South Florida lawmakers Tuesday sought to build support for House and Senate proposals (HB 357 and SB 1474) that would allow local governments to install school-zone traffic cameras.
Ocean Art Gallery in Ormond Beach Expands
Ocean Art Gallery, a fine art gallery and framing center located in Ormond Beach, is introducing a new product line and an education service.
Fish and Wildlife Commission Asks Public to Help Stop Spread of Invasive Zebra Mussels
This species might cause devastating impacts to Florida’s ecology and economy, and has recently been discovered in a Florida pet store and stores in other parts of the country. The FWC is working with state and federal partners to address this national issue.
Flagler Health+ Appoints David Rice, MD, Executive Vice President and Chief Physician Executive
David Rice, MD, has joined Flagler Health+ as Executive Vice President and Chief Physician Executive as current EVP & Chief Medical Officer Miguel Machado, MD, announced his plans to retire in September.
Stetson University Elementary Education Program Ranks in Top 5% Nationally for Admission Standards and Diversity
Stetson University’s Elementary Education program placed in the top 5% (59 out of 1,256 institutions) nationally for admission standards and diversity, and is one of three leading universities in Florida.
Daytona State Awarded $100,000 Entrepreneurship, Education and Training Grant
The grant is designed to introduce students in Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs to the mindset required of successful entrepreneurs, while guiding and developing their entrepreneurial skills.