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Palm Beach Perspective
Palm Beach Perspective
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3 OCT 2024 · Talked with Dr. Kiminyo, Vice President, T Leroy Jefferson Medical Society. As part of their community education/outreach program, he discussed what infectious disease doctors do. They treat a variety of diseases including urinary tract infections, covid, RSV, flu, west nile virus, monkey pox, shingles, etc. There are various treatments, vaccines for prevention. They consult with other doctors to help patients heal. Listeners can find out more by going to the website www.tljmedicalsociety.org. There's a list of services, info on networking, volunteering, mentoring and more.
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25 SEP 2024 · Talked with Jetson and Adoni from Westgate Community Farm. "Westgate Community Farm is an urban education and production farm in the Westgate Neighborhood of West Palm Beach that offers neighbors fresh produce, education programs, and a lush green space." They were created with the CRA to address the food desert in the neighborhood. They have workshops, kids porgrams, field trips and lots of volunteer opportunities for the community. Season is starting with their Green Market on October 5 from 9a-1p. They will also have starter tomato, pepper plants, etc. for sale that day. They offer double EBT on the organic produce. Then on October 12th they'll be teaching a gardening 101 workshop in addition to the market. Listeners can go to the website for more info at westgatecommunityfarm.com
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18 SEP 2024 · Talked with Dr. Monica Walker, T. Leroy Jefferson Medical Society. As part of their community education/outreach Dr. Walker talked about mentoring students, collaberation with other medical professionals, serving underserverd populations, what she does as a Family Medicine Practioner. Primary care docs look at the entire person and get a complete history to help with diagnosis and treatment. She also does a lot of work with the Sickle Cell Foundation of Palm Beach County and Treasure Coast. Sickle Cell Disease is a genetic blood disorder that can be very painful, cause life threatening complications such as strokes, infections, and organ damage. It affects the red blood cells. The cells normally look like a donut but with sickle cell it changes to a sickle shape so creates difficulty moving through blood vessels/delivering oxygen. A lot of people have the sickle cell trait and don't know. Dr. Walker works with local hematologists and the foundation to help folks get free testing so they know their status. For more info listeners are encouraged to reach out to Dr. Walker at 561-844-7699 if they have any questions or go to the websites. www.sicklecellpbc.org or www.tljmedicalsociety.org.
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11 SEP 2024 · Talked with Owen O'Neil, Chief Executive Officer and Jon Levy, Board Chair, from Clinics Can Help. "Clinics Can Help connects people to safe, low-cost medical equipment in a supportive circle of care. Our model of organized recycling advances health equity by ensuring every child and adult can access the supplies they need for healthy recovery, protection from injury, and the mobility, independence and dignity to sustain a quality level of life." They have a wide variety of medical equipment to help folks in need including cribs, wheelchairs, braces, canes, hospital beds. They hold three fundraisers throughout the year. Coming up on October 11th is their 11th Annual Golf Classic in memory of Devon Quiqley. It's from 7a-7p at the Wanderers Golf Club in Wellington Florida. This year's theme is a Salute to Super Heroes and is sponsored by Gil Martinez State Farm agency. They do have a few foursomes still open, listeners can sign up online. They also have their CCH Kinder Project Luncheon (Cribs for Kids) on November 8th and then their 2nd Annual Clay For Kids event will be on March 7, 2025. CCH will pick up large items and folks can swing by the warehouse to drop off items as well as get a tour. They have a suggested donation for items but it's not required. Listeners can go to to the website to sign up for the Golf Tournament, become a volunteer or sponsor.
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4 SEP 2024 · Talked with Greg Hazle, Executive Director of Boca Helping Hands. They started as a soup kitchen in 1998. Now, Boca Helping Hands has become one of the largest nonprofit service providers in South Florida. They offer a variety of programs including Pantry Bag, Job Training, Volunteer Opportunities, Hot Meals, Financial Resources, Healthcare, and bus pass to name a few. They are doing, Tackle Hunger program where folks take a box of cereal and get free admission to FAU vs. FIU Game on Saturday 9/14 at 6pm. They also do a Thankgiving Box giveaway. Listeners can get more info at www.bocahelpinghands.org
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21 AUG 2024 · Talked with Angie Mason, DPT, OTR/L and Tyre Patterson, DPT from Dynamic Duo PT. They are members of the T Leroy Jefferson Medical Society and do educational outreach for them. We discussed what Phyical Therapy and Occupational Therapy disciplines do and some of the reasons folks may go to see a PT or OT. Some of which are sports injuries, hip/knee issues, gait/balance issues, pelvic floor/incontinence, neurological disorders (stroke, parkinsons), Carpal Tunnel, workers comp, chronic conditions like arthritis, back or knee pains and help improve ADLs (activities of daily living). Listeners can find out more at www.dynamicduopt.com or call 561-563-2828.
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14 AUG 2024 · Talked with Jill Brown, Chief Executive Officer and Abby Mathews, Education Director at Armory Art Center.  The West Palm Beach Armory Art Center is a historic site in West Palm Beach, Florida, United States. It is located at 1703 South Lake Avenue. "The mission of the Armory Art Center is to inspire the creation and experience of art. The Armory’s vision is to become a leading artistic and cultural center." They offer a wide variety of arts education classes, includingt the BraveHearts Program that promotoes rehabilitation of military service veterans through visual arts. They are adding in some community requested classes as well. Their 8th annual Art Fair now includes art, craft, design, performers, demos, youth area and a juried exhibition. For more details on classes, volunteering, exhibitions, donating, listeners can go to www.armoryart.org.
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7 AUG 2024 · Talked with Dr. Anita Coocoves, Exec. Dir. and Michah Robbins, Dir. of Operations, Recovery HUB of Palm Beach County. The Recovery HUB's mission is to empower, connect and advocate for individuals and families in all stages of recoery. And their vision is to provide a safe space where people with substance use and related disorders will be met with compassion and encoraged along their path to recovery. The HUBs to do this by providing support and solutions for folks living with substance use disorders to increase their access to recovery resources. Some of the services the HUB provides are a safe space to go and receive all levels of support, education support (GED info, college enrollment assistance, grants information), and family support education programs, networking info, support groups, resume building, job search, interview skills, food stamp assistance, bus pass info, budgeting, shopping, nutritional info, clothing, help starting a bank account, getting their license/id, and computer access. They are always happy to have volunteers and financial support at the HUBS. Listeners can find out more by going to www.pbchub.org or calling 1-866-472-2482.
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1 AUG 2024 · Talked with David Lawrence, President and CEO, Cultural Council for Palm Beach County. David explained that the Cultural Council started back in 1978 and is like a chamber of commerce for the arts. They support and uplift professional artists and organizations in Palm Beach County. The council is located in Lake Worth Beach. They feature rotating exhibitions, a store and meeting spaces for the community. They do an Arts & Tourism Summit every couple years with co-hosts Discover the Palm Beaches. Coming up on August 22, Jessika Davidson, 2023 Summit speaker, will present a workshop on "Brandscaping" and the Norton Museum of Art. It's a free event but listeners need to rsvp due to limited space. Listeners can go to the website, www.palmbeachculture.com and find info about upcoming events, sign up for the email, becoming a volunteer, making a donation or search the Artist database or call 561-471-2901.
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24 JUL 2024 · Talked with Erick Gill, Director of Communications Division. They have a wide variety of programs for residents and listeners to participate in: Fenn Center 2nd annual PetCo Love Mega Adoption event, the Area Regional Transit expanded the ART on Demand services, they also have a new ride share app Free Bee. Lots of events happening at the pools. Free admission for kids at Arthur Lee Boatwright pool, Aquafit classes at Lakewood pool, Back to School Splash Jams 7/29-7/31 happening at the local pools. They are offering Free guided Sea Turtle Hatchling Walks. Listeners can sign up www.slchikes.org. St Lucie tourism is offering "Locals Only" special deals for residents as well. For more information listeners can go to www.visitstlucie.com or www.stlucieco.org
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