How Communications Can Destigmatize Mental Health

During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, hospitals throughout the world were inundated with patients suffering from the virus. With limited resources, excruciating decisions were made by families and healthcare workers. Patients were dying in isolation without saying goodbye to loved ones. Continue reading

How Media Can Strengthen Vaccine Education

On December 14, 2020, a glimpse of light appeared at the end of a long, dark tunnel. That day, Sandra Lindsay, a critical care nurse at Long Island Jewish Medical Center in New York, became the first American citizen to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. After nearly a year of quarantining, losing jobs and mourning the loss of too many friends and loved ones, there was hope that we could fight back against this deadly virus.

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Black History is American History – Honoring Black Leaders

“The time is always right to do what is right.” – Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 

Ruby Bridges, James Joseph, Valerie Thomas, Dr. Edward James IIhave you heard these names? Did you read about them in school? Every year, for one month only, people of color are recognized for their accomplishments, for their contributions to their country, for the history they helped create. Continue reading

Communications and Connections Amplify Season of Sharing’s Impact

For more than two decades, Season of Sharing has served as a trusted resource for those struggling to make ends meet throughout southwest Florida. All funds raised through the campaign go toward helping people cover crucial expenses for basic needs, such as rental assistance, utility bills, child care or transportation. The program has assisted more than 35,000 families and individuals since 2000. Continue reading