Tag: READY Act
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Florida’s Public Health Approach to Alzheimer’s
By Jennifer Braisted, Director of Government Affairs, Alzheimer’s Association Florida Why Alzheimer’s is a Public Health Issue When you think of a public health issue, stopping smoking or clean water probably comes to mind, Alzheimer’s may not. As former U.S. Surgeon General and CDC Director, Dr. David Satcher said “Alzheimer’s is the most under-recognized threat […]
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Alzheimer’s Wins in the 2022 Florida Legislative Session
By Jennifer Braisted, Director of Government Affairs, Florida On Monday, March 14, the white hankie dropped signaling the end of the 2022 Florida Legislative Session. The 60+ day session was a whirlwind. Fortunately, Alzheimer’s initiatives were prioritized during the Session. It was an incredibly eventful Session, with many diverse pieces of legislation passing that affect […]