Health Unit Coordinators Day on August 23 reminds us of the important teamwork taking place in medical facilities and why health unit coordinators are so vital and indispensable. They support the medical staff by performing a variety of roles — from checking in patients to preparing birth certificates. Without health unit coordinators, hospitals would be [...]

You can be tested for COVID-19 by various health care agencies: Department of Health in Marion County (DOH-Marion) Heart of Florida Health Center Langley Health Services Local urgent/express care facilities Hospitals (patients only) Some primary care providers Some pharmacies If you are interested in testing by a specific facility, please contact that agency in advance [...]

Aug 11 - Aug 13, 2020 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM The Department of Health in Marion County hosts its drive-through COVID-19 testing operations at the Southeastern Livestock Pavilion. People who would like to be tested for COVID-19 will be tested on a first-come, first-served basis. Testing will be held each Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday [...]

In mid-July, Joe Biden announced as part of his presidential campaign a policy proposal to invest $775 billion to expand access to home-based health care delivery for our nation’s aging population. The announcement is raising the profile of what has long been a covered benefit — but underutilized resource — available to Medicare beneficiaries: skilled […]