Update: Responses from Boca Regional and Humana, at bottom. Thanks to a reader tip we’ve heard that health insurer Humana may be removing Boca Raton Regional Hospital from its network of providers, effective October 1st. Humana now tells us (see bottom) that the change was initiated by Boca Regional. That was not clearly conveyed in…
BBPD would like to reassure the community that their safety is paramount and that at this point there is no reason to believe it is unsafe to go to area hospitals. Thanks to a reader for bringing this to our attention. The Boynton Beach Police created a Situational Awareness Bulletin, which appeared in at least…
Lecture Series at West Boca Medical Center: August The Breast-Feeding Support Group meets twice this month on August 4th and August 25th at noon. Anne-Marie Sawicki, MS, RN, IBCLC leads this group at the Education Center, 21644 State Rd 7, Boca Raton. On August 4th, giveaways and refreshments will be provided to celebrate World Breast-Feeding…
OneBlood will be holding a blood drive at the Sandalfoot Publix on Sunday, July 6th, from 2-7 pm. Based on past experience, it will probably be in a bloodmobile in the parking lot. Donors will receive TWO FREE MOVIE TICKETS, a wellness checkup including blood pressure, temperature, iron count and cholesterol screening. Donated blood can…
Join the local chapter of the National Parkinson Foundation for Salute to America! on July 2nd at 11 a.m. Salute to America!, a sing-a-long, will be presented by the voice enhancement group at the Community Center located at 21301 Powerline Road, Boca Raton. The local chapter provides support, education and services to Parkinson patients. They…
