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Gov. DeSantis, first lady continue to tout Hope Florida amid controversy over $10M donation
Read full article: Gov. DeSantis, first lady continue to tout Hope Florida amid controversy over $10M donationOn Wednesday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis pushed back against a new report that said last yearโs $10 million donation to Hope Florida, a charity spearheaded by his wife Casey DeSantis, was part of a Medicaid settlement that owed millions of dollars to state and federal taxpayers.
First Lady Melania Trump speaks at International Women of Courage Awards
Read full article: First Lady Melania Trump speaks at International Women of Courage AwardsSecretary of State Marco Rubio and First Lady Melania Trump are hosting the annual International Women of Courage (IWOC) Awards ceremony at the Department of State.
French First Lady stars as surprise guest in new season of 'Emily in Paris'
Read full article: French First Lady stars as surprise guest in new season of 'Emily in Paris'Franceโs First Lady Brigitte Macron is appearing as a surprise guest on the fourth season of the Netflix show โEmily in Paris,โ parts of which were released on Thursday.
President Biden speaks at Memorial Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery
Read full article: President Biden speaks at Memorial Day ceremony at Arlington National CemeteryAt 11 a.m., President Biden and the First Lady will participate in a Wreath Laying Ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery.
70,000 people are diagnosed with Non-Hodgkinโs lymphoma each year. Hereโs what you should know
Read full article: 70,000 people are diagnosed with Non-Hodgkinโs lymphoma each year. Hereโs what you should knowJust like other cancers, thereโs a ton of unknowns but early detection is key to beating it.
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US rebounds from opening loss with 6-1 win over New Zealand
Read full article: US rebounds from opening loss with 6-1 win over New ZealandThe Americans rebounded from their opening loss to Sweden with a 6-1 rout of New Zealand in front of the First Lady in the womenโs soccer tournament at the Tokyo Olympics.
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Pandemic revealing gaps in Floridaโs mental health resources
Read full article: Pandemic revealing gaps in Floridaโs mental health resourcesTALLAHASSEE, Fla. โ Floridaโs child abuse hotlines saw a sharp drop off in calls while schools were closed due to the pandemic, but mental health calls increased. Floridaโs First Lady and mental health experts from around the state are looking at ways to address the mental health problem, especially in areas with poor access to services. The Legislature included $100 million for school mental health in this yearโs budget. Mental health experts said similar or even increased funding may be necessary for the coming year to respond to the long-term impacts of the pandemic. If you are struggling, please call the suicide hotline at 800-273-8255 or dial 211 to be connected with a local mental health care provider.

Florida first lady announces mental health coordinator for disaster recovery
Read full article: Florida first lady announces mental health coordinator for disaster recoveryOn Wednesday, First Lady Casey DeSantis announced that the Florida Division of Emergency Management has hired Darcy Abbott as the first Disaster Recovery Mental Health Coordinator in Floridas history. The First Lady made the announcement atTALLAHASSEE, Fla. - A longtime administrator at two Florida health care agencies has been named the state's first mental-health coordinator for recovery efforts after natural disasters, First Lady Casey DeSantis announced Wednesday. "The distress a disaster can have on residents is just as impactful as the physical destruction left behind, and we will continue to provide much-needed support as we develop and implement various mental health services." She will help coordinate mental health services for people impacted by the storm. "Hurricane Michael created a mental health crisis in the Panhandle at the magnitude this state has never experienced before.