Lakeview Center receives $25,000 and the Sapphire Award from the Florida Blue Foundation

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Lakeview Center recently received the Sapphire Award along with $25,000 from the Florida Blue Foundation.

The foundation, the philanthropic affiliate of Florida Blue, presented the 2024 Sapphire Awards during its annual two-day Community Health Symposium. This year’s event focused on local solutions designed to address critical health issues affecting Floridians and attracted 700 people from the health care, government, higher education, and nonprofit sectors. The event featured national and statewide speakers, panel discussions, and networking opportunities focused on improving health at the community level.

Lakeview Center was among nine award recipients recognized at the symposium for doing exemplary work in the local community to improve health outcomes and increase access to health care services and support.

Lakeview Center recently received the Sapphire Award along with $25,000 from the Florida Blue Foundation.
Lakeview Center recently received the Sapphire Award along with $25,000 from the Florida Blue Foundation.

The Florida Blue Foundation introduced the Sapphire Awards in 2005 to recognize excellence and innovation in community health leadership and programs across Florida. Since then, the foundation has given out 148 Sapphire Awards, totaling $7.5 million.

Visit eLakeviewCenter.org for details.

Escambia County Fire Rescue hosts physical abilities demonstration

Escambia County Fire Rescue invites certified firefighters and cadet applicants interested in joining the organization to a physical abilities demonstration at 2 p.m. Monday, May 20 at Pensacola Fire Department, Station No. 4, at 1 North Q St.

The demonstration will serve as an opportunity for applicants interested in a career in the fire service to gain hands-on knowledge of the physical abilities test. Current ECFR cadets will be in attendance to answer questions about their experiences within the cadet program.

This demonstration will not serve as the official physical abilities test needed to join ECFR. An official physical abilities test for individuals interested in joining ECFR as a certified firefighter or cadet will take place at 8 a.m. Monday, June 10 at Pensacola Fire Department, Station No. 4.

Visit MyEscambia.com/joinfire for details.

Find ways to help: UWF gifted $150,000 to establish the Elizabeth S. Calhoun Endowment for Industrial Careers

NAMI highlights Mental Health Awareness Month campaign

NAMI highlights Mental Health Awareness Month campaign This May, for Mental Health Awareness Month, NAMI Emerald Coast, a state affiliate of NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, will shine a spotlight on its mental health resources, local programs, and initiatives, as well as helpful information that is available for specific populations such as caregivers, youth and young adults and underrepresented communities.NAMI Emerald Coast joins NAMI National during Mental Health Awareness Month to promote the “Take the Moment” campaign. The organization encourages everyone to join them in fostering open dialogues, cultivating empathy, and understanding. They’re also urging everyone to share their resources to support individuals and families on their journey towards mental wellness.Through "Take the Moment," organizers will shine a spotlight on NAMI's array of signature programs including NAMI Basics, Homefront, Support Groups, and the Teen & Young Adult Help Line.Visit NAMIsupportgroups.org for details.

Santa Rosa Medical Center helps launch postpartum health Initiative

Santa Rosa Medical Center is teaming up with local hospitals and emergency response teams spanning from Escambia County to Walton County for a postpartum initiative aimed at helping moms get better access to care in an emergency.

More than two-thirds of women reported experiencing at least one physical health problem in the nine to 12 months since giving, according to the National Institutes of Health.

The new initiative gives mothers a silver rubber wristband they can wear for up to a year postpartum. This would help personnel and medical providers identify their medical history when they seek care through EMS, ERs or other medical sites. During the postpartum period, women are particularly susceptible to complications including sepsis, preeclampsia, postpartum depression and strokes.

According to the NIH, there is a need for increased support for postpartum women who sometimes don’t feel adequately supported. Additionally, the agency outlines that identifying each pregnant woman’s support needs and expectations plays a strong role in fully recovering from childbirth.

Visit srmcfl.com for details.

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