Autism license plate fund
Every year, the Florida Support Autism Programs specialty license plate generates funds that support nonprofit organizations providing direct services for individuals with autism and related disabilities.
In 2019, nearly $106,900 was awarded to nonprofit organizations throughout Florida bringing to life projects across the state.
All nonprofit organizations with a current Internal Revenue Service designation as a 501 C (3) exempt organization, and a current State of Florida Charitable Solicitation Registration number that are providing services to individuals with autism and related disabilities are eligible to apply for a grant. Proposals are due by July 31.
Visit AutismLicensePlate.com for information and how to apply.
HCA Healthcare update
HCA Healthcare West Florida Division hospitals in Hillsborough and Pasco, as well as Hernando, Citrus, Manatee, Sarasota and Charlotte counties will delay certain inpatient surgeries and procedures, effective as of July 11, to free up capacity for COVID-19 patients.
This change does not affect hospital-based outpatient surgeries or procedures, nor those performed at HCA Healthcare Ambulatory Surgery Centers.
Medical Center of Trinity, Memorial Hospital of Tampa, Oak Hill Hospital, Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point and others are working with surgeons to identify appropriate patients for postponement of procedures that typically require a post-surgical inpatient stay.
Patients whose procedures are delayed will be contacted by their surgeon.
MOSI adds shoe sanitizing
As of June 16, the Museum of Science & Industry (MOSI) in Tampa is utilizing the patented combination of Ozone + UVC technology as part of its safety plan for guests and employees, in combating COVID-19, according to a MOSI news release.
MOSI has placed the PathO3Gen Solutions (patho3gen.com) UVZone shoe sanitizing station at the entrance to the exhibit path to ensure guests not only utilize the technology first-hand (or foot), but also so guests can learn about the technology used in the station, as it was developed in STEM-related careers and research.
The patented technology is proven to be over 110 times more effective against deadly pathogens, and over 24 times more effective at eliminating human coronavirus, than UVC alone.
It eliminates up to 99.999% of the deadliest pathogens, including bacteria and fungi, and leaves zero human coronavirus reside on footwear.
It can be used with any footwear or shoe cover, and plugs into a standard outlet.
