2nd Annual Flags, Fathers & Fashion Show
2nd Annual Fashion Show/Buffet
“Flags, Fathers & Fashions”
Saturday, June 17th at 10am at Atlantis Country Club
Hosted by GFWC Greater West Palm Beach Women’s Club
Fashions by Chico’s
The General Federation of Women’s Clubs is an international women’s organization dedicated to community improvement by enhancing the lives of others through volunteer service. Collectively, we are living the volunteer Spirit.
Tickets $35
Auction – Door Prizes – 50/50
Fashions by Chico’s
Phyllis 561-386-9494
JeffAnne 561-329-1289
FoundCare Inc., Offering Hepatitis C Screenings as Studies Show Importance of Testing – Boomers Highest Population Diagnosed
FoundCare Inc. Increases Hepatitis C Screening And Testing
Provides Free Testing For Uninsured
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – FoundCare, Inc. has increased the hepatitis C screening and testing services it provides. Hepatitis C is a contagious liver disease. The two types of hepatitis C are acute (which is mild and lasts a few weeks) and chronic (a lifelong illness). Acute hepatitis C leads to chronic hepatitis C for more than 75% of those infected. People with chronic hepatitis C may develop serious liver problems such as cirrhosis or liver cancer. Many people with hepatitis C do not experience any symptoms and do not know they have the disease. Because it is so important that people get tested, FoundCare is offering free hepatitis C testing for anyone who does not have health insurance.
The vast majority (70% to 80%) of people with acute hepatitis C do not have any symptoms. However, for those who do, symptoms may include fever, fatigue, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dark urine, clay-colored bowel movements, joint pain and jaundice. Similarly, most people with chronic hepatitis C are symptom-free, however the disease often leads to liver damage. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that there are between 2.7 and 3.9 million people in the United States living with chronic hepatitis C. While treatments for the disease are available, hepatitis C remains the leading cause of liver cancer and liver transplants. According to the CDC, approximately 19,000 people die every year from hepatitis C-related liver disease.
Anyone can get hepatitis C, but three in four people diagnosed are part of the “baby boomer” generation. “The CDC recommends that everyone born from 1945 to 1965 be screened for hepatitis C,” said Dr. Leslie Diaz, infectious disease specialist for FoundCare. “Studies indicate baby boomers are five times more likely to have hepatitis C than other adults. Most people with the disease do not know they are infected and can live for decades without experiencing symptoms. This is why it is so important for people to get tested. ”
Anyone wishing to schedule a hepatitis C test is encouraged to call 561-HEALTHY (561-432-5849) to schedule an appointment.
FoundCare, Inc. is a nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center that offers pediatric and adult primary care, chronic disease management, behavioral health services, dentistry, laboratory services and X-rays, and an on-site pharmacy, all in one location. FoundCare accepts most insurance plans, Medicaid, Medicare and self-pay on a sliding fee scale that is based on income and family size. For more information about FoundCare, please call 561-HEALTHY (561-432-5849) or visit www.foundcare.org.
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Local Health Center Wins Prestigious Award
FoundCare, Inc. Wins Prestigious Sapphire Award From Florida Blue Foundation
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – FoundCare, Inc. was recently honored by Florida Blue Foundation with a Sapphire Award recognizing “Excellence and Innovation in Community Health.” As part of the award, FoundCare received $50,000 that will be used to help support the services the organization provides to uninsured and underinsured patients.
FoundCare fulfills the unmet healthcare and social service needs of individuals and families in Palm Beach County. In 2016, FoundCare served 14,807 patients for a total of 51,992 visits. Nearly half of all FoundCare Health Center patients in 2016 were uninsured.
“FoundCare is able to provide quality healthcare to Palm Beach County residents because of the hard work and dedication of our entire staff,” said Yolette Bonnet, Chief Executive Officer of FoundCare. “It is their commitment and dedication that helped us win this award, and now these funds will help us continue to provide services to our patients. We are grateful to the Florida Blue Foundation for this prestigious award.”
Established in 2005 by the Florida Blue Foundation, the Sapphire Awards recognize and promote excellence and innovation in community health leadership and programming in Florida. The annual awards are given to organizations that have improved access to health-related services for Florida’s at-risk populations and communities.
FoundCare, Inc. is a nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center that offers pediatric and adult primary care, chronic disease management, behavioral health services, dentistry, laboratory services and X-rays, and an on-site pharmacy, all in one location. FoundCare accepts most insurance plans, Medicaid, Medicare and self-pay on a sliding fee scale that is based on income and family size. For more information about FoundCare, please call 561-HEALTHY (561-432-5849) or visit www.foundcare.org.
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Walk with a Doc
The Good Life:
The Gardens Mall Walking Club and Jupiter Medical Center Present
“Walk with a Doc”
Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. – Get busy living, or get busy walking your way to great health! On Wednesday, May 17, meet Dr. Marni Nicholas, a board-certified internal medicine specialist with Primary Care Services of Jupiter Medical Specialists, followed by a brisk power walk around The Gardens Mall. In conjunction with The Gardens Mall Walking Club, the “Walk with a Doc” fitness event combines healthy living with cardio-intensive mall walking.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Marni Nicholas back to The Gardens Mall Walking Club,” says Michele Jacobs, Director of Marketing for The Gardens Mall. “Dr. Nicholas encourages healthy physical activity in people of all ages, and she is on a mission to help reverse the consequences of a sedentary lifestyle.”
Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. in Nordstrom Court. Light bites will be served. Beginning at 9 a.m., Dr. Nicholas will discuss osteoporosis and bone health issues. Stretching and mall walking will follow at 9:30 a.m.
New members will receive a complimentary Mall Walker Fit Kit from Jupiter Medical Center, which includes a tote bag, water bottle, pedometer, and T-shirt. Membership also includes special offers from participating mall retailers, and invitations to health and wellness screenings, events, and lectures.
To reserve your spot to Walk with a Doc, please contact Teresa Dabrowski, Guest Services and Tourism Director, at tdabrowski@thegardensmall.com or call 561.622.2115.
Mall walking hours are Monday-Saturday, 7:30 a.m.-9 p.m., and Sunday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. The Gardens Mall is located at 3101 PGA Boulevard, Palm Beach Gardens.
About The Gardens Mall
The Gardens Mall is located one mile east of I-95 on PGA Blvd. in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. The luxurious, 1.4-million-square-foot, super-regional shopping center features more than 150 world-class retail specialty shops and restaurants. It is anchored by Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom, Bloomingdale’s, and Macy’s. The Gardens Mall is owned and managed by The Forbes Company. For more information about The Gardens Mall, call 561.775.7750 or visit the mall online at thegardensmall.com or floridaluxuryshopping.com.
About Jupiter Medical Center
A not-for-profit, 327-bed, regional medical center consisting of 207 private acute-care hospital beds and 120 long-term care, sub-acute rehabilitation and Hospice beds, Jupiter Medical Center is reimagining how to restore the community’s health and wellness. Award-winning physicians, world-class partnerships, and innovative techniques and technology enable Jupiter Medical Center to provide a broad range of services with specialty concentrations in cardiology, oncology, imaging, orthopedics and spine, digestive health, emergency services, lung and thoracic, women’s health, weight management and men’s health. For more information on Jupiter Medical Center, please call 561.263.2234 or visit jupitermed.com.
Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony in Wellington
Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony in Wellington
Wellington and the American Legion Chris Reyka Memorial Wellington Post 390 will honor all veterans with a Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 29th. Veterans are invited to walk in a Memorial Day Parade beginning at 8:15 am at Wellington’s Village Hall (12300 Forest Hill Boulevard). The parade ends at Wellington’s Veterans Memorial, located on the corner of Forest Hill Boulevard and South Shore Boulevard, and will be followed at 8:30 am by the Memorial Day Ceremony.
If you are an active or retired veteran attending the ceremony, you will have an opportunity to register the morning of the event at the Wellington tent to be recognized during the ceremony. To become a part of this event or to walk in the parade, please contact Michelle Garvey at (561) 791-4082.
The American Legion Chris Reyka Memorial Wellington Post 390 will be holding their annual Veterans Open House on Wednesday, June 7th from 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm at the Wellington Community Center (12150 Forest Hill Boulevard). This event will feature guest speakers to raise awareness about the American Legion and the services offered to veterans. For more information about the American Legion Chris Reyka Memorial Wellington Post 390, please contact wellingtonlegion390@gmail.com.
To learn more about upcoming events in Wellington visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/Events.
As another way to stay informed on the latest news and updates from the Village, residents are invited to sign up for Wellington information and updates at www.wellingtonfl.gov/enews.
For information about other Wellington programs, events, activities, and updates, please visit www.wellingtonfl.gov or watch WellingtonTV for the latest happenings.
Wellington Accepting Grant Applications for Limited Time
Wellington Accepting Grant Applications for Limited Time
Wellington is excited to announce the return of its Beautiful Wellington Grant Tier IV. Back for its third year, this grant offers homeowners up to $1,500 per address in matching funds for exterior painting and pressure washing, aesthetic-based landscaping, installation of irrigation to maintain vegetation, minor facade repairs, and driveway/parking pad and walkway repair or replacement.
Applications for the second round will be accepted through Thursday, May 11, 2017 at 5:00 p.m. All applications will be independently evaluated by an Evaluation/Selection Committee on May 11, 2017 beginning at 10:00 AM local time.
The application is currently available online on our Wellington Grants webpage, which includes a checklist of documentation required to apply. Please review this list carefully and note the items that may take additional time to collect (estimates, proposals, etc.) as we will only accept completed applications between May 1, 2017 and May 11, 2017.
Please note that this will be the final round of the Beautiful Wellington Grant Tier IV. This grant will be revised and replaced with the Great Neighborhoods Grant in FY 2018. For more information, please contact the Community Services Office at 561-791-4796.
As another way to stay informed on the latest news and updates from the Village, residents are invited to sign up for Wellington information and updates at www.wellingtonfl.gov/enews.
For information about other Wellington programs, events, activities, and updates, please visit www.wellingtonfl.gov or watch WellingtonTV for the latest happenings.
Science Center Celebrates Latest Expansion
SOUTH FLORIDA SCIENCE CENTER AND AQUARIUM CELEBRATES LATEST EXPANSION
Ribbon Cutting Opens New Discovery Playground and Multi-purpose Center
(West Palm Beach, Fla.) – The South Florida Science Center and Aquarium is growing. A recent ribbon cutting ceremony opened the newest expansions, the Discovery Playground and Multipurpose Center. Representatives from community organizations such as the Cultural Council and the Junior League of the Palm Beaches along with board members of the nearly 60-year-old organization attended the April 19th openings at the Science Center. Children were on hand to play on the equipment to show off their enjoyment of the new addition.
Children enjoying the new Discovery Playground at the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium.
The Science Center has worked with PNC and other funders to provide the opportunity for all children to access to a unique space for fun. “Our support of the Discovery Center’s new playground and multipurpose center is a strategic investment in the future of South Florida,” said Cressman Bronson, PNC regional president for Florida east. “By helping ‘children of all ages’ to learn about science in a fun and interactive way, we support a solid foundation for the well-being of local children, their families and ultimately, our economy.”
Disadvantaged and at-risk youth can be exposed to this uplifting opportunity. “An estimated 100,000 children a year will be able to play on the new equipment, 80 percent of which are from Title I schools,” said Lew Crampton, president and CEO of the Science Center. “We are grateful for the opportunity to pair up with PNC to be able to open every mind to science and provide additional space for kids to learn, especially those that might not otherwise have this opportunity.”
Additionally, the Science Center has taken the Multipurpose Center, a gift from the City of West Palm Beach, and has converted the building into a classroom environment suitable for workshops and creative spaces with 3D printers, robotics labs and computer programming spaces. During the ribbon cutting ceremonies, educators were on hand with demonstrations in every classroom to foster excitement and display how the new equipment will be used.
The new Multipurpose Center project is sponsored part by the department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, the Florida Council of Arts and Culture and the State of Florida. Additional partners include The Junior League of the Palm Beaches, Gast Construction Group and the City of West Palm Beach.
The mission of the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium is to “open every mind to science” and the indoor/outdoor venue features more than 100 hands-on educational exhibits, a 10,000 gallon fresh and salt water aquarium- featuring both local and exotic marine life, a digital planetarium, conservation research station, Florida exhibit hall, Pre-K focused “Discovery Center,” an interactive Everglades exhibit and the 18-hole Conservation Course – an outdoor putting course with science-focused education stations. For more information on these new offerings or SFSCA general information, call 561-832-1988 or visit www.sfsciencecenter.org. Like the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium on Facebook and follow them on Twitter and Instagram @SFScienceCenter.
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