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Department of Financial Services - Florida Division of Workers' Compensation

This agency is a part of the Department of Financial Services. It oversees the Workers' Compensation program. The program handles claims for employees that are injured on the job. It provides materials and information. It works with employees and employers to ensure compliance with the law. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Direct Aid Program - National Kidney Foundation of Florida, Inc.

This group has a direct aid program. It is meant to help patients who need financial assistance. There are eligibility requirements that must be met for a patient to qualify. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Toll Free: 800.927.9659

Grant Assistance includes:

  • Food Grants
  • Medication Grant Program
  • Transportation Grant Program
  • One-Time Emergency Grant Program

UF Health Breast Center-The University of Florida Health

The UF Health Breast Center provides compassionate care. And personalized options for patients and their families. The medical team is dedicated to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of breast diseases. The team works to streamline care for those diagnosed with breast cancer. As well as for those who are at high risk for breast cancer. Please call or visit the website for locations and more information.

National Kidney Foundation of Florida, Inc.

This group is known as NKF for short. It is a not-for-profit agency. The mission of the group is to prevent kidney and urinary tract diseases. They hope to improve the health and well-being of individuals and families affected by these diseases.

Programs include:

  • Direct Aid
  • Hawthorne Fund
  • Health Fairs
  • Keep Healthy
  • Kidney Support Group
  • National Kidney Month World Kidney Day
  • Outreach and Education
  • Renal Professional Forum
  • Team Florida

UF Health Cancer Center

The University of Florida is home to the southeast’s most comprehensive academic health center. It is made up of the colleges of Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing, and Pharmacy. As well as the colleges of Public Health and Health Professions and Veterinary medicine. UF Health is ranked among the best hospitals in the country. And is the hub of scientific discovery. And clinical advances. The Cancer Center serves the residents of Florida. Please call or visit the website for more information.

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