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A permanent coronavirus vaccination site could be opened in Riviera Beach as early as next week, closing a key gap that left predominantly Black neighborhoods without access to the life-saving shots, a county commissioner said Wednesday. A day after Palm Beach County officials said they needed the cooperation of Riviera officials to establish a site at Wells Recreation Center, city officials said they were more than willing to help. But, they said, no one had asked. “We always stand ready, willing and able to assist,” said Riviera Beach Fire Chief John Curd. “I haven’t heard anything ...

I saw a patient recently, an African-American man in his mid-30s who looked like the picture of perfect health. He’s a busy professional who eats healthy and exercises regularly. He hadn’t had regular checkups in the past but decided to schedule a visit because he now has young children and wants to remain healthy for them. I ran some tests. He was surprised to learn he has high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and pre-diabetes, all of which put him at higher risk for cardiovascular disease, including heart attack and stroke. When I asked about his family history, he was unsure, because ...