Mental health issues, in a variety of incarnations, will be addressed at an upcoming all-virtual event. The third annual Broward Mental Health Summit, scheduled for Sept. 10, will feature 20 different online sessions, plus a keynote speaker, in an effort to provide resources and education involving several current-day topics. The online event will be launched
Heroes of the Pandemic: Makandall Saint Eloi
Makandall Saint Eloi Associate medical director, University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital Urgent Care Background: Saint Eloi, 31, is a young leader (pictured center, above) in the medical field working diligently on the front line of the current pandemic. Before COVID-19, the Miami-based doctor served as chief resident of his medical class at the University
Broward Center livestreams a performance by Christopher Jackson of “Hamilton”
This month, your living will be the room where it happens when Broward Center presents a virtual concert with Christopher Jackson, who originated the role of George Washington in the Broadway smash Hamilton. Streaming live from New York’s New World Stages, Jackson performs pop standards, original material and songs from his favorite musicals with a
Do Some Good: Benefiting students and teachers
Westfield Broward hosts its Stuff the Bus School Supply Drive through Aug. 24. In partnership with The Pantry of Broward and Y100, Westfield Broward collects critical supplies for students in need such as paper, tissues, hand sanitizers and masks, index cards, headphones and more. Supplies can be dropped off at the donation site located near Center
Heroes of the Pandemic: Edmara Nieves
Edmara Nieves Attending physician, emergency room, Broward Health Medical Center Background: Nieves earned her medical degree at Ponce Health Sciences University School of Medicine in Puerto Rico and completed her residency at Orlando Health. She teaches emergency medicine to students and residents as a faculty member at Nova Southeastern University and Florida International University.
Great Staycations: Cheeca Lodge & Spa
Cheeca Lodge & Spa 81801 Overseas Highway, Islamorada About the resort: The iconic 27-acre private estate, an Islamorada institution since 1946, features 214 guest rooms, oceanfront suites and bungalows—including the famous George Bush Presidential Suite, with photos and memorabilia donated by the former president. Guests have access to a variety of watersports, tennis, a Jack
Five sandwiches to try during National Sandwich Month
[image_with_text image=”28116″]If you’re missing New England. With views of the Intracoastal, Shooters Waterfront offers plenty of favorites. One is the New England Lobster Roll with broiled Maine lobster mixed with a mayonnaise base and spread onto a toasted butter potato roll.[/image_with_text][image_with_text image=”28118″]Cutting down on meat? Sandwiches are for every sort of eater. Vegetarians can head to Diya
ArtServe asks if artists can save the world
Through the society’s upheavals and changes, artists have been there not only to document but also to initiate change through creative problem solving. ArtServe is examining the changes through its ongoing “Cultural Convo” virtual discussion series featuring conversations with cultural content creators and cultural organization leaders. This Monday, ArtServe hosts a free presentation by Dr.
Holy Cross Begins COVID Study
Holy Cross Health recently announced that it is recruiting and treating patients in a clinical research study to evaluate the safety and effectiveness an antibody therapy called LY-CoV555 in patients with early mild to moderate COVID-19. The BLAZE-1 Study seeks adults ages 18 or older who have recently tested positive for COVID-19 and are not
Signs of the Times
Jason Ditkofsky is positioning his newly acquired company as a window of opportunity for businesses that have been overwhelmed by the pandemic. Understanding the economic hardships that so many of his small business brethren are facing, the owner of Delray Beach-based McNeill Signs has come up with a contest to help out. Ditkofsky is committing up to $100,000