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Lahey Health is pleased to announce that family medicine physician Angela Karavasilis, DO, has joined Lahey Health Primary Care, Beverly. Dr. Karavasilis specializes in adult primary care, preventative medicine and womens health. The practices mission is to encourage patients to make healthy choices in order to develop and maintain good health.

Dr. Karavasilis has been practicing family medicine since 1995 when she received her degree from the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed both her internship and residency at St. Clares Hospital in Schenectady, New York. She is board certified in family medicine and is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians. Dr. Karavasilis is fluent in English and Greek.

Lahey Health Primary Care, Beverly is committed to providing Beverly and its surrounding communities with the highest quality medical care, delivered in a safe and compassionate environment. The board certified medical staff is trained to focus on improving the health and well-being of all its patients.

Lahey Health Primary Care, Beverly provides primary care for adults, including same-day sick appointment, immunizations, phlebotomy and referrals to specialists throughout the Lahey Health network of physicians and clinicians.

Dr. Karavasilis is accepting new patients. Lahey Health Primary Care, Beverly, is located at 152 Conant St., Beverly. To learn more or schedule an appointment call 978-927-1919 or visit http://www.lahey.org/primarycarebeverly.

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When it comes toCBD, or cannabis in general, little research has been done on cats and dogs. Are cannabis preparations safe for use in animals? Does marijuana affect pets the same way as humans? Many pet-owners are looking for something to support their animals health, but there is little quality control with respect to the numerous pet-focusedCBDproducts that are available in the medical marijuana sector and the hempCBDgrey market. And there arent many trusted, educated individuals who can provide professional guidance on cannabinoid therapies forpets.

To help pet-owners become better informed about the use of cannabis for their four-legged companions, Sarah Russo of ProjectCBDspoke withGary Richter,DVM, an integrative medicine veterinarian based in Oakland, Calif. Richter considers cannabis to be part of a holistic approach to animal medicine. Due to marijuanas Schedule I status, veterinarians are not allowed to write letters of recommendation for their clients or tell them where to obtain cannabis medicine. But Richter is able to speak about the benefits ofCBDand cannabis therapeutics forpets.

ProjectCBD:Can you tell us about your work? Based on what youve seen in your practice, what types of conditions may cannabis medicine alleviate inpets?

Richter:My practice applies western, complementary, and alternative approaches. That could include acupuncture, chiropractic, Chinese and western herbs, nutritional supplementation, and more. Animals can benefit from medical cannabis for many of the same reasons it helps peoplefor pain, seizure control, gastrointestinal disorders, anxiety-related issues. Weve also seen positive results withcancer.

ProjectCBD:Why is there a lack of research studies on cannabis in dogs and cats? What areas of cannabinoid medicine in animals would you like to see investigated moredeeply?

Richter:I think ultimately the reason for the lack of therapeutic-oriented research is because cannabis is federally illegal and theres no funding. Generally, its pharmaceutical companies that are putting most of the money into medical research. Once theres a legal pathway and money to be made in veterinary products, that research will happen. I would like to see more general research on the use of cannabis in animals, focusing on some of the ailments that it seems be the most effective forespecially gastrointestinal issues, pain, and inflammation. Many veterinary patients see dramatic effects with cannabis for these ailments. Cancer studies would be a much longer road and more challenging to puttogether.

ProjectCBD:What is your response when veterinarians say: There isnt enough scientific data to show cannabis is safe and effective for treatinganimals.

Richter:In a perfect world, we would benefit from more scientific information. However, the case reports and anecdotal evidence about the efficacy of cannabis medicine are already overwhelming. In veterinary medicine, practitioners typically have no problem using off-label medicationsthose not explicitly approved for use in dogs or cats. But mention medical cannabis, which has a mountain of evidence for efficacy in humans, and they suddenly say, You cant do that, theres been no research on dogs! Itsdisingenuous.

ProjectCBD:Is there a difference between the endocannabinoid system in a dog or a cat as compared to ahuman?

Richter:In the big picture, theyre very similar. One striking difference is there appears to be a greater concentration of cannabinoid receptors in the dogs brain than there are in most other animals. This is significant because it makes dogs more susceptible toTHCoverdose, potentially giving them a certain amount of neurologic impairment in the short-term. This phenomenon is known as static ataxia. Otherwise, when cannabis medicine is used effectively, their endocannabinoid system will act in the same way it would for ahuman.

ProjectCBD:IsTHCcombined withCBDbeneficial for pets? If so, whatCBD:THCratios do you suggest for yourclients?

Richter:It depends on both the condition thats being treated as well as the individual animal. Many people in the cannabis community have heard about theentourage effect. The ratio ofTHCtoCBDis an important part of that. There are conditions that respond better to medicine with a certain amount ofTHCin it. The ratios that I have used include hemp-basedCBDwith very littleTHC, as well asCBD-rich marijuana with a 20:1CBD:THCratio andTHC-dominant medicine with littleCBD. The research suggests that patients with cancer and chronic pain benefit from products that haveCBDandTHC, rather thanCBDalone. It reallydepends.

ProjectCBD:Do you see animals coming into the veterinary hospital after having too muchTHC? How much of a problem isthat?

Richter:Obviously whenever were talking aboutTHCand pets, dosing becomes very important. At no point is the goal for the pet to get stoned. If that happens, then it means theyve gotten too much. The aim is to give them enough cannabis to be effective, but not so much that theyre going to be negatively compromised. It is extremely uncommon to see an animal show negative signs when they have been properly dosed with cannabis as medicine. The worst effect would be drowsiness. If thats that case, the owner may have to decrease the dose. Its not uncommon for a dog, or sometimes a cat, to show up at a veterinary hospital having eaten a cannabis-infused edible that belonged to the owner. The good news is that cannabis toxicity is nonfatal and does not cause long-term effects. However, those animals that get into their owners stash may require immediate medical care. I have seen and heard of a couple of cases where pets did notsurvive.

ProjectCBD:But you just said that cannabis toxicity in nonfatal. Youve seen cases where an animal ate too much cannabis and actuallydied?

Richter:One case that I have personally seen was a dog that got into a bunch of cannabis edibles and the owner didnt bring his dog to the veterinarian immediately. They called us the following day. Unfortunately, the dog had vomited and aspirated while at home, his lungs filled with fluid, and he wound up dying from a systemic infection related to that. To be honest, if this dog had received medical treatment the day he ate cannabis, he almost certainly would have been fine. It was only because the owner waited, and by that time it was too late. It was very sad. But this type of event is really quiterare.

ProjectCBD:Whats your preferred way to administer cannabis medicine toanimals?

Richter:I prefer a liquid preparation, usually an oil. With liquids, its very easy to adjust the dosage. If youre giving something like a pill or an edible, it can be difficult to figure out how to titrate the right amount. Furthermore, theres every reason to believe thatCBDandTHCare going to be partially absorbed directly into the bloodstream through the tissues of the mouth, sublingually. If we put a liquid in an animals mouth, some of the medication will be absorbed directly and has a chance to be moreeffective.

ProjectCBD:A lot of people say they want to start giving cannabis orCBDmedicine to their pet, but theyre not quite sure about the right dose. Is there a good way to calculate the ideal amount for youranimal?

Richter:Theres a dosing range that you could start at. Its best to begin at the low end. Every few days, slowly increase the dose. If youve achieved the desired effect for whatever is being treated, then youre probably done. Just like people, animals will develop a tolerance for the psychoactive effects of theTHC. Over time they will be able to take more medicine without any demonstrable side effects. Medical cannabis is not the answer for all pets. Some animals do better on it than others, just likepeople.

ProjectCBD:In general, how knowledgeable are veterinarians about cannabistherapeutics?

Richter:This is a big problemthe lack of education. The California Veterinary Medical Board is very much against the use of medical cannabis for pets. They dont want veterinarians speaking with pet owners about it at all, except to say that it is bad and not to useit.

ProjectCBD:What is the legal status ofCBDas a medicine foranimals?

Richter:Cannabis is federally illegal across the board, includingCBDfrom hemp. Even in California, a trailblazing medical marijuana state, as a veterinarian Im not able to provide people with a medical marijuana recommendation for their pet. Nor am I able to provide them with cannabis products. But I can talk with people about how medical cannabis might benefit their animals. Unless something dramatic changes on the legal front, theres still going to be access problems for people looking to get medicinal cannabis for theirpets.

ProjectCBD:Any words of advice for someone who wants to treat their pet with cannabis orCBD?

Richter:If at all possible talk to a veterinarian. Cannabis is medicine and its dosing should be carefully calculated. Its important to know the concentration ofTHCandCBDin milligrams for ones pet. Once you have that information, you can look for a product that suits your pets needs. When in doubt, err on the side of under-dosing because you can always slowly increase the dose and monitor the effect. And make sure the medicine is free of mold, pesticides, and othercontaminants.

ProjectCBD:There are many hemp-basedCBDproducts on the market for pets. How do you feel about the quality of these products in general? What are your thoughts about hemp-derivedCBD?

Richter:I dont want to disparage hemp-basedCBDproducts because I think they do have a positive medical effect. Many people start with hemp products because of their relative ease of accessibility. But in many cases, we dont know the source of theCBDin these products. I recommend that people do their due diligence as they should with any vitamin or supplement. Call the company and ask where the product is coming from and how its being produced. There is no government oversight to make sure that these companies are selling authentic and safe products. A pet owners only other option is to get a card and go to a medical marijuana dispensary if they want something that may be more effective than hemp-derivedCBD. Ideally, you would look for a product that is organic and produced locally. You want to know how theCBDwas extracted and the full spectrum of cannabinoids that arepresent.

ProjectCBD:Are there any guidelines or recommendations you have for people who want to make their own cannabis preparations for theirpets?

Richter:Thats tricky. You wont know the concentration of cannabinoids in what you make at home, unless you have it analyzed. If you do use your own preparation, start with extremely minute dosing and slowly work your way up. Youd much rather under-dose thanoverdose.

ProjectCBD:Sometimes people who dont have medical complaints like to take cannabis as preventative medicine to maintain good health and well-being. Would you recommend something like that for ananimal?

Richter:Thats an excellent question I have often asked myself. The purpose of the endocannabinoid system is to maintain homeostasis within the body. Its logical to consider using cannabis as preventative medicine much in the same way that a person would take a multivitamin. If thats the case, I would consider keeping the dosage toward the very low end. We need to see more research on the use of cannabis as preventative medicine in people as well asanimals.

ProjectCBD:Are there any resources for people to educate themselves about cannabis medicine for pets or to find a cannabis friendly veterinarian in theirarea?

Richter:Firstly, I would say talk to your regular veterinarian about cannabis. Even if they cant give you the information, they may know someone in the area that can. Additionally, there is a national organization called the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association (AHVMA). It isnt a given that a member of theAHVMAincorporates medical cannabis into their practice, but most people who are open to it are also holistically minded. That would be a good place to find a veterinarian and to begin a conversation. For resources, a colleague of mine and I taught anonline course for Greenflower Media. The class provides a comprehensive description of how medical cannabis works in pets, ways to dose, and how to find a good product. And I have a book coming out later this year. Its calledIntegrative Health Care for Dogs and Cats. It has a whole section on medical cannabis, with dosing guidelines. A colleague of mine, Rob Silver, released a book last year calledMedical Marijuana and Your Pet.

ProjectCBD:Thank you for your time andinformation.

Take-Home Message:If you decide to give your pet cannabis medicine, get informed. The medicine you give your animal should have the same standards for anything you would put in your own body. Make sure the product is safe and tested for cannabinoid content, quality, and is free from any contaminants or additives. Seek guidance from a vet, if at all possible. Start your furry friend off on a low dose of cannabis medicine. And monitor the effects that cannabis has on their experience because, as George Eliot wrote, Animals are such agreeable friendsthey ask no questions, they pass no criticisms.

This story was originally published by Project CBD,a California-based nonprofit dedicated to promoting and publicizing research into the medical uses of cannabidiol (CBD) and other components of the cannabis plant.

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The Trump administration ordered the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine to stop studying whether mountaintop removal mining in Central Appalachia poses a health risk to people living nearby.

The U.S. Department of Interiors Office of Surface Mining notified the National Academies in a letter Friday that it is halting the study while it reviews grants of more than $100,000. Regulators permitted the study panel to hold meetings scheduled for this week.

Virginia Tech crop and soil environmental sciences professor Lee Daniels is expected to present research in Lexington, Kentucky on Tuesday.

Last month, Susan Meacham, a professor of preventative medicine at Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine in Blacksburg presented findings from yearslong research that compares deaths and diseases in Virginias coalfields with other parts of the state.

The NAS study is serving a very important function in a very balanced and professional process, Meacham said. The NAS committees are highly respected, so we hope they will be able to continue the review and assessment of work currently available on surface mining and human health.

Meacham said listening to other presentations during her July appearance confirmed that there is a dearth of verified research on the effects of coal mining on community health.

A National Academies committee began holding meetings in March and was expected next spring to report on coals impacts on air, water and soil that could lead to health concerns, and to recommend areas of further research.

The committee has been hearing from university researchers and from state and federal regulators.

The Trump administration in May called for slashing tens of billions of dollars from the federal budget, including $122 million from the Interior Department.

The NAS said in a statement that the department cited the budget situation as prompting an agency-wide review of grants of more than $100,000.

The National Academies believes this is an important study and we stand ready to resume it as soon as the Department of the Interior review is completed, William Kearney, executive director, said in a statement. We are grateful to our committee members for their dedication to carrying forward with this study.

Daniels, a professor of crop and soil environmental sciences, is expected to talk with the committee Tuesday . He could not be reached for comment Monday.

The committee is looking at the relationship of surface coal mining with Central Appalachia residents health.

Meachams research initially was funded by the energy industry through the Appalachian Research Initiatives in Environmental Sciences project, which engaged a number of universities to look at different aspects of surface mining. VCOMs research into health differences was a small component.

Meacham said research is limited on the impact of mountaintop removal mining on health.

Her own work has found that deaths and illnesses from most chronic diseases are more prevalent in Virginias southwestern counties. However, that is not enough to say there is a cause and effect.

Rates for most chronic illnesses are higher in southwest Virginia than they are in neighboring counties that are similar geographically, and in other counties that share similar economic difficulties or that are as isolated from the rest of the state.

The environment plays some role in health, but so do other factors such as education, access to doctors, smoking, diet and exercise. She said it is not yet known whether the environment plays a greater role in health in coal-mining counties than elsewhere.

She is continuing to research that as well as look at ways to treat and prevent chronic illnesses in places with high rates.

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Preventive Medicine is the specialty of medical practice that focuses on the health of individuals, communities, and defined populations. Its goal is to protect, promote, and maintain health and well-being and to prevent disease, disability, and death. Preventive medicine specialists have core competencies in biostatistics, epidemiology, environmental and occupational medicine, planning and evaluation of health services, management of health care organizations, research into causes of disease and injury in population groups, and the practice of prevention in clinical medicine. They apply knowledge and skills gained from the medical, social, economic, and behavioral sciences. Preventive medicine has three specialty areas with common core knowledge, skills, and competencies that emphasize different populations, environments, or practice settings: aerospace medicine, occupational medicine, and public health and general preventive medicine.

Aerospace medicine focuses on the clinical care, research, and operational support of the health, safety, and performance of crewmembers and passengers of air and space vehicles, together with the support personnel who assist operation of such vehicles. This population often works and lives in remote, isolated, extreme, or enclosed environments under conditions of physical and psychological stress. Practitioners strive for an optimal human-machine match in occupational settings rich with environmental hazards and engineering countermeasures.

Occupational medicine focuses on the health of workers, including the ability to perform work; the physical, chemical, biological, and social environments of the workplace; and the health outcomes of environmental exposures. Practitioners in this field address the promotion of health in the work place, and the prevention and management of occupational and environmental injury, illness, and disability.

Public health and general preventive medicine focuses on promoting health, preventing disease, and managing the health of communities and defined populations. These practitioners combine population-based public health skills with knowledge of primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention-oriented clinical practice in a wide variety of settings.

The purpose of the American Board of Preventive Medicine is::

The American Board of Preventive Medicine, Incorporated (ABPM) is a member board of the American Board of Medical Specialties. ABPM originated from recommendations of a joint committee comprised of representatives from the Section of Preventive and Industrial Medicine and Public Health of the American Medical Association and the Committee on Professional Education of the American Public Health Association. The Board was incorporated under the laws of the State of Delaware on June 29, 1948 as "The American Board of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, Incorporated."

In 1952 the name was changed to The American Board of Preventive Medicine, Incorporated. In February 1953 the Advisory Board of Medical Specialties and the Council on Medical Education and Hospitals of the American Medical Association authorized certification by the Board of preventive medicine specialists in Aviation Medicine (the name was changed to Aerospace Medicine in 1963); in June 1955, preventive medicine specialists in Occupational Medicine; in November 1960, preventive medicine specialists in General Preventive Medicine; and in 1983, Public Health and General Preventive Medicine were combined into one specialty area of certification. In 1989 the American Board of Preventive Medicine was approved to offer a subspecialty certificate in Undersea Medicine (the name was changed to Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine in 1999), in 1992 a subspecialty certificate in Medical Toxicology, and in 2010 a subspecialty certificate in Clinical Informatics.

The Board is a non-profit corporation, and no member (officer or director) may receive any salary or compensation for services. The Board consists of members nominated by the organizations listed below:

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We specialize in Primary Care Medicine with a focus on natural/alternative medicine and hormone replacement. It is our desire to treat the root cause of your medical problems, and not just the symptoms, so that you can live the healthiest, longest, and most enjoyable life possible. We take a different approach to your healthcare and believe strongly in treating our patients with natural, safe, and effective treatments that help the body to heal and repair. This involves taking the time to sit and listen to our patients and gathering all the information we need to really figure out what is going on. We try and avoid a rushed office visit where there is not enough time to really discuss the full extent of the problems you may be having. This type of medicine is known as Functional Medicine and goes much deeper into the cause of your health problems than standard approaches to health care.

We know that the body is very capable of healing itself and with the right knowledge, supplements, hormones, natural treatments, and lifestyle changes, you can start to overcome chronic disease and worsening health issues. You can begin to feel healthy again with a new energy and vitality for life that you may not have thought was possible. We believe you can feel young, energetic, and joyous about life at any age, and would love to help you achieve this. Please contact our office at one of our two locations to get some more information on how you can start feeling great again.

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We Accept the following insurance plans: Cigna, Medicare, United, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Humana We also offer very reasonable cash options for those who are uninsured, please call for more information.

What To Expect: We discover the root cause of many of your health problems by various methods. First, we gather a very detailed health history and review all of your concerns so that we can treat you as a holistic being. Then we gather information through various diagnostics that are appropriate for your conditions. These may include: comprehensive blood work, in depth hormone and full thyroid testing, salivary adrenal testing, micronutrient and immune testing, comprehensive stool analysis, heavy metal testing, bacterial and yeast overgrowth urine analysis, and other various tests. After we have collected the needed information, we than meet with you and review all the findings in detail to create a comprehensive treatment plan. This plan will include therapies such as nutrition, supplements, detox, exercise programs, and medications and hormones. You will have full input as to what testing you would like to pursue and what will go into your treatment plan. We will work with you closely to achieve your health goals and keep you headed in the right direction for optimal health and well being!

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Welcome to the physician preventive medicine jobs section. Below, we have listed all jobs that match the specialty you have selected. You can click on any of these jobs to see more information. Once you have found a job that you would like to apply for, you can either register or login to do so. If you need to narrow the results for your preventive medicine jobs further, you can use the search form below or visit the advanced search page.

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In the past decade, there has been an alarming increase in the prevalence of obesity. Data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey demonstrated that nearly two of three adults are overweight/obese (ie, body mass index [BMI], > 25 kg/m2), and that nearly one of three adults are obese (ie, BMI, > 30 kg/m2). []

Intractable Dyspnea Intractable profound dyspnea, disabling severe shortness of breath despite maximal treatment, is comparable to intractable pain from cancer. The ability of the patient to live a meaningful life is severely compromised. Conventional forms of treatment are directed toward decreasing the work cost of breathing by improving the mechanical performance of the lung, chest []

Subject Selection Thirteen healthy male and female volunteers whose ages ranged from 22 to 30 years were studied twice in paired studies separated by at least 12 days. Three other subjects were also admitted to the study but excluded from final data analysis for the reasons indicated below. The criteria for a subjects inclusion in []

Several studies have suggested that even after successful recanalization of the infarct-related coronary artery, some patients do not have complete myocardial reperfusion and remain at risk for large infarcts and more frequent mortality. Therefore, the early and simple identification of such high-risk patients is required. Our study demonstrated that in patients with inferior AMIs, larger []

There are no satisfactory animal models of the human disease bronchial asthma. There are, however, a number of animal species in which allergic bronchoconstriction can be reproducibly elicited and which have been used with some success to characterize various physiologic manifestations reminiscent of those seen in asthma and, where possible, to identify underlying mechanisms. Histamine []

Whereas all of the controlled studies have assessed acute clinical response, changes in bacterial numbers and products and long-term outcome have been monitored less consistently. Similarly, long-term clinical benefits (eg, time to next infection, rate of decline of lung function) are rarely reported, and any advantages have been modest There are few controlled studies of []

Treatment trials in CF There are many phase 2 studies that assess the responses to single antibiotics. These studies almost invariably show clinical benefit, with some improvement in lung function. The predominant organism in the sputum usually persists, and if eradicated returns within a few weeks. Recent reports have assessed bacterial load as numbers of []

The activity has been based on in vitro minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) estimation rather than in vivo clinical efficacy, and in CF this simple approach may well be misleading. Factors that suggest that in vitro activities may not be reflected in vivo are listed in Table 2. Hypersensitivity reactions to all these drugs occasionally occur, []

Antimicrobial therapy for cystic fibrosis (CF) has developed empirically over the past 30 years, and controlled trials have usually followed rather than preceded the development of well-established treatment. As a result, although there are many drugs effective against the organisms commonly associated with CF, much doubt remains concerning indications for treatment, the best drugs to []

Indications for Antibiotic Treatment Most investigators give antibiotics directed against P aeruginosa only in the case of infectious exacerbations. However, the Danish group60 favors treatment every 3 months of patients harboring Pseudomonas for more than 6 months or who have more than two serum precipitins against Pseudomonas persisting for 14 days or more. They reported []

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A leading healthcare client was recently outlining their latest marketing campaign. The essence of the service focussed on 3 core provisions for their clients; a healthy fitness and diet plan, treatment of illnesses/conditions as they occur and a robust rehabilitation plan post illness. Therefore, as a client you are entering a partnership to ensure you are in the best possible condition at all times to avoid health problems, but given that life happens, and also in a great position to treat and quickly recover when you do have an issue.

Makes sense!

This approach to service provision is something RMG have been looking at.

Recruitment is all too often a panic buy, or to extend the metaphor, a headache you hadnt foreseen. As such we are unbundling the traditional headhunt model to look at how we can offer a longer-term preventative medicine approach to recruitment solutions. It starts with identifying which areas of your business are likely to cause the most pain if under resourced. We then look at, and engage with, the very best people operating in this space outside of your organisation; both the superstars and the up-and-coming bright lights. As such when the unexpected happens we effectively move into treatment mode, we are able to address the issue more quickly and effectively as we were planning for it all along.

RMG has also invested in the area of Executive On-Boarding and Coaching which we see as the after-care provision of our service. Once you have selected the best candidate and we have successfully negotiated through the offer phase we can extend the consulting provision by integration into the business via our on-boarding model. Further still, our executive coaching service means our clients and candidates can continue to benefit from impartial external advice whilst in their new role to ensure they are maximising their performance and output.

As a business we are always looking for solutions that add value to clients businesses; being involved throughout the whole process and induction phase is providing our clients with the Preventative Medicine regime they need to address the recruiting challenges they face.

To discuss how we can partner you, please give us a call on 01928 711 800 or get in touch through the details below.

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The Division of Community Pediatrics and Preventive Medicine at Nicklaus Children's Hospital, formerly Miami Children's Hospital, was founded in 1991 to enhance the health and well being of the children of South Florida. The division advances the hospitals commitment to all children of the region, through advocacy, health promotion, and community outreach to promote prevention of illness and early identification of life-threatening diseases. Program components include:

Nicklaus Children's Hospital, formerly Miami Children's Hospitals Division of Community Pediatrics and Preventive Medicine provides medical outreach through a variety of programs to bring healthcare to children in need.

Division of Community Pediatrics and Preventive Medicine

Mission and Vision

Mission: To provide early, accessible preventive and interventional health services to improve the health status of children and adolescents in South Florida by early identification of risk factors that affect their health through the implementation of clinical, educational and research programs.

Vision: Nicklaus Children's Hospital, formerly Miami Children's Hospital, will be recognized as a national leader in disease prevention, health policy/advocacy and health promotion efforts by addressing the health needs of children and adolescents. This vision will be driven by ongoing monitoring, assessment leading to policy-making oriented towards the prevention of diseases and related risk factors, therefore improving morbidity and mortality rates

School-Based Programs

The Nicklaus Children's Hospital, formerly Miami Children's Hospital, Division of Community Pediatrics and Preventive Medicine is partnering with The Childrens Trust of Miami-Dade County to offer school-based health clinics, as part of the Health Connect in Our Schools Program.

This initiative, which provides a nurse practitioner and licensed practical nurse (LPN) at high-risk schools, provides preventive and basic school health services in an effort to decrease absenteeism and improve health outcomes of the student population. The program also seeks to assign medical homes for children without a pediatrician.

Services offered through the program include:

For more information on this program, please call 305-663-6800.

The Division of Community Pediatrics and Preventive Medicine offers a variety of health and safety classes and programs for parents, caregivers and children. Topics and programs include:

For more information on this program, please call 305-663-6800.

Injury Prevention Program/SafeKids

Locally the program focuses on reducing injuries to children by promoting and educating the community on child passenger safety, pedestrian/bike and wheeled sport safety and water/ drowning prevention, among other important safety topics. The passenger safety Buckle Up Program funded through SafeKids USA and the General Motors Foundation has been widely recognized by the Department of Pedestrian Safety, the State Department of Health, as well as nationally by the Department of Transportation and by the Institute of Health for Latino Children through the Corazon de mi Vida Car Seat Initiative.

These injury prevention programs have also been made possible in part from grants received from the Department of Transportation, the Ford Motor Company, United Automobile Insurance Company and SafeKids USA.

Nicklaus Children's Hospital, formerly Miami Children's Hospital, has opened the first Car Seat Check Station for parents to ensure appropriate sizing and fitting of their childrens car safety devices.

For more information, please call 305-663-6800.

Partnerships and Collaborations

The Division of Community Pediatrics and Preventive Medicine has forged partnerships with recognized local, state, national and international lead agencies in maternal/child health to include some of the following:

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