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On behalf of all of us, wishing our patients and their families a very Merry Christmas surrounded by love and good tidings !

Our gratitude goes out to all those who served our country in the military forces.

Hurricane Milton: Special Needs Shelters

Tallahassee, Fla. — In response to Hurricane Milton, the Florida Department of Health has prepared for special needs shelter operations to begin in areas of anticipated landfall.

In an emergency, such as an evacuation for a hurricane, you may need to go to a special needs shelter. If you know or care for an individual with a disability or a special need, such as a medical condition that requires assistance but not hospitalization, it is important that you pre-register with the Florida Special Needs Shelter Registry. You will need to log in with an existing account or create a new account.

Registering through the Florida Special Needs Registry allows local emergency management officials to provide important information and quickly assist you during an emergency. For more information, contact your county’s emergency management office or visit the Florida Special Needs Registry.

If you are eligible for a special needs shelter, your kit should include:

List of medications and dosage
A 30-day supply of medications
Vital medical equipment for those who may be electrically or oxygen dependent,
Backup energy sources for essential medical equipment
Any special dietary needs or food
Personal information including:
Photo ID
Insurance card
List of emergency contacts
Your primary care provider’s contact information
After completing the Florida Special Needs Registry, additional information will be provided to you by your local emergency management agency regarding evacuation and sheltering options available.

For more information on your local shelter status, please visit FloridaDisaster.org.

Health Care Providers

If you are a health care provider, please contact [email protected] to obtain a login for the special needs registry to ensure you are able to use all health care provider functions.

May you and your family have a joyous Passover.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/imported-green-beans-fresh-frozen-100025915.html

Fresh and frozen imported strawberries highly contaminated with pesticides, report says Fresh, frozen and canned fruits and vegetables, including imported versions, may contain concerning levels of pesticides, a new report says.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/accelerated-aging-linked-cancer-risk-180025513.html

Accelerated aging linked to cancer risk in younger adults, research shows Researchers looking for clues to why some types of cancer are on the rise in younger adults say they’ve found an interesting lead — a connection to accelerated biological aging.

https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaneurology/fullarticle/2813439?guestAccessKey=c06f6a02-37d0-45ab-95b6-e44e9f585c51

The 15 risk factors were:
Social isolation
Lower formal education
Lower socioeconomic status
Carrying two copies of the APOE gene (a marker that influences Alzheimer’s risk)
Vitamin D deficiency
Hearing impairment
Alcohol use disorder
No alcohol use (abstinence)
Depression
High C-reactive protein levels
Lower handgrip strength (physical frailty)
Orthostatic hypotension (a form of low blood pressure)
Stroke
Diabetes
Heart disease

Risk Factors for Young-Onset Dementia in the UK Biobank This cohort study examines factors that are associated with the incidence of young-onset dementia among UK Biobank participants.

All of us at South Palm Beach Health Group are grateful for you, our patients and want to wish you a warm and meaningful Thanksgiving holiday !