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Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Trial for Kids in Lake Nona

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In Florida, the only Moderna COVID-19 vaccine trial, run by Dr. Salma Elfaki, for children ages 12-17 is at the Nona Pediatric Center. “When we’re doing clinical trials, the safety of our patients is number one,” Dr. Elfaki told WFTV9. Being the only site in Florida offering COVID-19 vaccine trials with Moderna, the waitlist is long. Currently, WFTV reported there are … [Read more...]

To Gen Z: Why You Need to Spring Clean

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For most of us in Gen Z, we are moving on to a new stage in life soon. For me, I will be graduating college. For you, it might be graduating high school and starting college, starting a new job, or continuing on to graduate school. Whichever your situation, this last year has taught us all that when we are forced to stay at home, we’re given the extra time to reflect on the … [Read more...]

Woman in Motion: A New Documentary From Orlando-Based Filmmaker Todd Thompson

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The story of the Star-Trek-actress-turned-NASA-recruiting-pioneer Nichelle Nichols has been transformed for the screen in a documentary releasing Feb. 16. Directed by Todd Thompson, Woman in Motion: Nichelle Nichols, Star Trek and the Remaking of NASA goes into depth on the Star Trek actress’ journey as she formed the company Women In Motion Inc., helping recruit over 8,000 … [Read more...]

Orlando Health Partners With Heart of Florida United Way to Expand Knowledge of the EITC

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Orlando Health is partnering with Heart of Florida United Way to increase education and awareness of the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) through Project SCORES – Supporting Children’s Outcomes and Restoring Economic Security. Jeff Hayward, chief executive officer and president of Heart of Florida United Way, said, when he was young, his father’s death caused his stay-at-home … [Read more...]

Tough Things to Talk About: Black History Month in Lake Nona

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In the U.S. and Canada, we celebrate Black History Month in February and learn about the important Black figures and events that make up the world and areas we live in today. At the beginning of Lake Nona’s history, the area wasn’t home to too many people as it was still mainly grasslands before being developed by the Tavistock Group. Nowadays, we see entire communities filled … [Read more...]

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