Healthcare Connection Foundation

03/18/2013

Today’s revelations that another slew of professional athletes are suspected of using PEDs makes relevant the discussion of steroid use in society at large. Years ago, in the drug treatment field, one rarely if ever came across steroid abuse in the patients we treat. Today, this is no longer the case. More and more often,...

Today’s revelations that another slew of professional athletes are suspected of using PEDs makes relevant the discussion of steroid use in society at large.  Years ago, in the drug treatment field, one rarely if ever came across steroid abuse in the patients we treat.  Today, this is no longer the c...

03/11/2013

Autopsy reports prove that Kansas City Chief’s linebacker Jovan Belcher was legally drunk when he killed his girlfriend and then himself. The greater tragedy is that the deaths may have been avoided, as it now appears the police had an opportunity to arrest Belcher for DUI, but let him go, possibly because of his “star...

Autopsy reports prove that Kansas City Chief’s linebacker Jovan Belcher was legally drunk when he killed his girlfriend and then himself.  The greater tragedy is that the deaths may have been avoided, as it now appears the police had an opportunity to arrest Belcher for DUI, but let him go, possibly...

03/06/2013

We recently were overjoyed to have an article about the foundation in 2012′s October issue of Tampa Bay Metro http://www.tampabaymetro.com/ magazine. Compiled by Ronda M. Parag and Candace Rotolo, the article was featured in “Personal Passions,” a segment that showcases the “people behind [Tampa] Bay Area Charities. You...

We recently were overjoyed to have an article about the foundation in 2012′s October issue of Tampa Bay Metro magazine.  Compiled by Ronda M. Parag and Candace Rotolo, the article was featured in “Personal Passions,” a segment that showcases the “people behind [Tampa] Bay Area Charities.  You can re...

01/16/2013

Here is the 2nd excerpt from our Tampa Bay Metro feature; please read it, if you have not already, and help raise awareness of addiction.

We were blessed to be featured in the metro’s “Personal Passions” segment; here is part two of the article.

01/08/2013

Check out our feature in the Tampa Bay Metro:
http://www.hccfi.org/?p=274

09/19/2012

Last week, three of HCF's board members met up in South Tampa at Clayton Gray Home. They donned their shades and struck a pose for this photo to grab YOUR ATTENTION!

09/19/2012

Unborn children are placed at great risk if their mothers are chemically dependent or in active addiction during their pregnancy! Addiction is a disease that affects everyone. Please help us provide treatment for mothers by reading more on our blog and spreading the word...

One of the most tragic consequences of addiction results when women continue their addiction through their pregnancy...

09/05/2012

Obesity and Substance Abuse are on the rise in America...both disorders of the mind? Where's the common link?

Obesity is a growing problem in the U.S., and is receiving much deserved attention. Indeed , First Lady Michele Obama has made childhood obesity the signature issue for her term in office.

08/21/2012

The recent Hepatitis scare in a New Hampshire underscores drug abuse amongst healthcare professionals and demonstrates the need for addiction awareness and available treatment! Check out our blog post: http://www.hccfi.org/?p=259

Radiology technician David Kwiatkowski recently made headlines for allegedly infecting hospital patients with the infectious disease hepatitis. He was apparently taking patients pain medication and replacing it with a “dummy” fluid. The scariest part of this is the news that this man was apparently ...

08/14/2012

Are "bath salts" the new over the counter methamphetamine? Read more at: http://www.hccfi.org/?p=231

08/07/2012

Florida may be the Epicenter of the Oxycontin Epidemic. Read more and help us fight against this growing problem at: hccfi.org/?p=195

Many believe Florida is the epicenter of the national Oxycontin plague besetting our country. We believe this is probably true. It’s hard to imagine the problem could be any worse elsewhere. While the state is...