Toomer ‘2011 Nurse of Year’
Pamela Toomer, director of the School Health Program at the Miami-Dade County Health Department, was awarded the March of Dimes “2011 Nurse of the Year …
Report: STDs on the rise, continue to take heavy toll
Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are continuing to take an especially heavy toll among African Americans, particularly young people, and remain one of the most critical …
Blood type may affect stroke risk, new heart study finds
ORLANDO (AP) — Your blood type may affect your risk for stroke. People with AB and women with B are a little more likely to …
Have you tried a little thankfulness?
Have you ever asked yourself “Why it is so hard for many people to say “Thank you”? I do, as I think to myself, “Maybe …
Pope preaches reconciliation to African nations
COTONOU, Benin (AP) — Pope Benedict XVI on Sunday led tens of thousands of people in a panoply of African tongues during a Mass in …
Miami-Dade honors fallen soldiers’ sacrifice
A mother said she knew her son’s legacy would continue through her grandson. An uncle recalled that his nephew had a strong sense of duty …
Jamaican Diaspora designates new board
Special to South Florida Times Miami Gardens — The Jamaican Diaspora Southern United States is undergoing a transition in its organization and leadership.Susan Lycett Davis, …
Malcolm Black among the 32 ‘new Pioneers’
FORT LAUDERDALE — The Broward County Historical Commission has named retired Broward College administrator Malcolm M. Black a Broward County Pioneer.
Volunteers give vet’s home a makeover
RICHMOND HEIGHTS — Amos Jordan has spent most of his life serving his country, overseas in Vietnam and in his local community. This past Veterans’ …
Community safety fair welcoming exhibitors
DELRAY BEACH — Exhibitors and vendors are being invited to participate in a community safety fair on Saturday, Dec. 3, at Lake Ida Park, 950 …