Political Quotes

“In honor of Black History Month, I would like to recognize Dr. Eugenia Agard. Dr. Agard's values have a direct impact on influencing her desire to assist communities in crisis. Therefore, it is imperative that she provide services to aid in alleviating debilitating conditions. Dr. Agard established and operates a private practice, HUGS. Her treatment model is to treat the whole person. Dr. Agard's areas of specialty are treating patients suffering from anxiety, depression, PTSD, and physical health issues co-occurring with depression. Dr. Agard is a very passionate speaker and a facilitator of education health forums and workshops to promote healthy living from the inside out. Dr. Agard continuously hosts health forums free of charge for the community and schools to prevent barriers to healthcare, from providing topics focused on the prevention of hypertension, diabetes, STDs, obesity, breast cancer, bullying, and more. Dr. Agard works diligently to abate the stigma of mental health. Dr. Agard educates the community on signs and symptoms of mental health treatment and support options. Dr. Agard has always been on the front line to provide crisis counseling services during both regional crises and world crises. During the Pulse nightclub shooting, she provided free and confidential counseling to many of the victims and organized healing forums in Osceola County for everyone impacted by this act of terrorism. Furthermore, during the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr.…”